Ag Business Articles
Mismanagement Alleged in SD Corn Checkoff Audit
Published February 25, 2022
A financial audit of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council identified mismanagement of checkoff funds, not fraud. One point of contention was the use of an advertising agency led by the husband of former legislative director Teddi Mueller. This is…Bushel and CIBO Collaborate
Published February 25, 2022
The Fargo-based software company, Bushel, has entered into a partnership with CIBO Carbon Bridge. CIBO is a technology company with a focus on regenerative agriculture.Cargill and Golden Growers Take Over Ownership of ProGold
Published February 25, 2022
Cargill and Golden Growers Cooperative have an agreement to take over ownership of the ProGold corn processing plant at Wahpeton. Cargill, which has leased and operated the plant since 1997, is buying the shares from American Crystal Sugar Company. Cargill…New Corteva Nitrogen Stabilizer Available for ’22
Published February 24, 2022
Corteva Agriscience has launched a new above-ground nitrogen stabilizer called PinnitMax TG. It protects urea and UAN applications from volatilization for up to 14 days. Corteva's nitrogen stabilizer portfolio also includes N-Serve and Instinct NXTGEN.USDA Extends Deadline for Spot Hog Pandemic Program
Published February 24, 2022
USDA has extended the enrollment deadline for the pandemic assistance program for pork producers until April 15. The previous deadline was February 25. This program helps hog farmers who sold pigs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020…A Collaboration Between the Dairy Checkoff and Mayo Clinic
Published February 24, 2022
The dairy checkoff and Mayo Clinic are working together on dairy products and public health. With this is a five-year agreement, researchers from Mayo and the International Center for U.S. Dairy will focus on study the impact of dairy products…State Board of Higher Education Names Cook NDSU President
Published February 24, 2022
David Cook will succeed Dean Bresciani as North Dakota State University president in July. Cook is the currently the vice chancellor for the Office of Public Affairs & Economic Development at the University of Kansas. Cook was the only finalist…Always Learning With the FFA
Published February 24, 2022
Justin Zahradka describes himself as a learner. FFA was the organization helping Zahradka learn his passion. Originally a member of the Park River FFA Chapter, he served a North Dakota state FFA officer in 2012-2013. Zahradka credits his biggest learning…Specialty Crop and Urban FBM Instructor Positions Created
Published February 24, 2022
The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council has awarded grants to Central Lakes College for two new farm business management instructor positions. One position will focus on specialty crops and the other is an urban instructor to reach underserved farming populations.…