Ag Business Articles
Bayer CropScience Sales Rise in Q4
Published March 1, 2022
Sales for Bayer’s agricultural business rose more than 11 percent in the fourth quarter. Corn Seed and Traits enjoyed a sales increase of nine percent. Soybean Traits were up 15 percent, helped by price increases for glyphosate-based products. Bayer’s herbicide…Climate FieldView to FarmLogs Connectivity Now Available
Published March 1, 2022
The FarmLogs farm management software now offers Climate FieldView integration, reducing the need for manual data entry by farmers. Fargo-based Bushel acquired FarmLogs in June of last year.DOJ and FMC Work Together on Ocean Freight Concerns
Published March 1, 2022
The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Maritime Commission are working together to make sure large ocean freight companies don’t take advantage of U.S. businesses and consumers. The DOJ’s antitrust division will focus on shipping laws while the Federal Maritime Commission…Support for Right to Repair’
Published March 1, 2022
Product shortages and supply chain bottlenecks are a reality going into spring. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says concerns over consolidation amplify the problems with the supply chain. "The one good thing from the pandemic, we pointed out…A $9 Billion Budget Surplus for Minnesota
Published March 1, 2022
Minnesota’s General Fund surplus is now forecast at $9.25 billion. That’s up from the $7.7 billion surplus projection that was made in November. "I am fully aware that we're going to have to compromise together, but the good news is…Fielding Questions
Published February 28, 2022
In the RRFN-AgCountry Farm Credit Services podcast, Fielding Questions, AgCountry Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen offers insight into the geo-political situation and the influence on the markets. Marketing becomes more difficult in this time of volatility, but Tangen asks growers…Canola Minute
Published February 28, 2022
In this week's edition of the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Canola recaps a recent educational opportunity. Find out how you can access this agronomic and marketing resource.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 28, 2022
The markets are chasing the latest news headlines. In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson highlights the latest news in this very volatile market.Market Reflected in Spring Crop Insurance Pricing
Published February 28, 2022
Today is the final day in the crop insurance price discovery period and it has been a wild ride. With one day left, corn is averaging $5.89 per bushel. That compares to $4.58 one year ago. Soybeans are averaging $14.32,…