Ag Business Articles
Current Fertilizer Market Differs From 2008
Published February 21, 2022
Speaking at today's North Dakota Corn and Soybean Expo, StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville said fertilizer prices will likely remain high through the first half of the spring season. "After that, it is somewhat of a crap shoot with…Leading with Empathy
Published February 21, 2022
Hillary Kletscher Myers began her FFA career as a high school student at Wabasso, Minnesota. In 2011 and 2012, Hillary was Minnesota’s state FFA president and later went on to serve as student body president at Iowa State University. She…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 21, 2022
Soybeans continue to see new contract highs. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the U.S. is enjoying strong soybean demand while Brazil suffers from crop losses.…McDonald’s Faces Intervention from Activist Investor
Published February 21, 2022
Activist investor Carl Icahn is nominating two individuals to stand for election on the McDonald’s board of directors. Icahn said this isn’t a financial issue, but an emotional concern regarding the way pigs are raised. In a statement, McDonald’s said…FFA Offers Something for Everyone
Published February 21, 2022
Describing it as a really big goal, former Blackduck, Minnesota FFA member Kurt Benson is proud to have his American FFA Degree, "I was one of only two people in Blackduck to ever receive the American Degree" Benson credits former…Farm #s Slip Nationwide
Published February 21, 2022
There are an estimated 2 million farms nationwide, down nearly 7,000 from one year ago. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says there are 67,400 farms in Minnesota. That’s down 100 from 2020. South Dakota has 29,400 farms, down 200 from…DOJ Monitoring Farm Input Costs
Published February 21, 2022
The Justice Department is prioritizing investigations into companies that manipulate supply chain disruptions to raise prices. With this initiative, the DOJ said it will prosecute violations of antitrust laws, including any agreements to fix prices or allocate markets. The announcement…Hillsboro Farmer Gifts NDSU With Endowed Professorship
Published February 21, 2022
North Dakota State University will announce an endowed professorship today, honoring retired soybean breeder Ted Helms. Hillsboro farmer Joel Thorsrud established a legacy gift to the university to support agriculture and the soybean program. The official announcement will be made…Beet Stock Values
Published February 20, 2022
According to Acres & Shares owner, Jayson Menke, last week was the quietest week of American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trading of 2022. There was only one brokered sale of 25 shares at $4,350 per share.