Ag Business Articles
ND Soybean Crush Plants to Improve Basis
Published February 23, 2024
Over 90 percent of North Dakota’s soybeans are shipped out of state and about two-thirds of the crop is exported to other countries. Three new soybean crush plants in the state are expected to provide more market opportunities. Green Bison…Focus on Biofuels Continues to Grow
Published February 23, 2024
With new ethanol plants opening, the growing use of E15, and a new focus on sustainable aviation fuels, biofuels continue to push the envelope in the fuel market. Growth Energy's Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley feels that…Pinke Strong
Published February 23, 2024
Hunter Pinke came home to be the keynote speaker at the International Crop Expo. A skiing accident left the University of North Dakota football player paralyzed from the chest down. "Being a North Dakota kid, this is pretty special for…A Volatile Time for Exports
Published February 23, 2024
The latest agribusiness review from Rabobank cites the ongoing conflict on the Red Sea as causing global shipping capacity to tighten. Most shippers are avoiding that region and adding emergency risk surcharges. The report said this will be another year…EV ‘Mandate’ Challenged
Published February 23, 2024
More than 130 members of the U.S. House and Senate are asking the Biden Administration to withdraw its proposed rule that would require 67 percent of new lightweight vehicles and 46 percent of medium-duty vehicles to be electric by 2032.…Arians Moves to NCGA
Published February 23, 2024
Sean Arians has joined the National Corn Growers Association as its vice president of sustainable production. Before joining NCGA, Arians worked for Advanced Agrilytics, Bayer, Climate Corporation and Precision Planting.Nutrien Sales Drop 23 Percent
Published February 23, 2024
Nutrien generated net earnings of $1.3 billion in 2023, down from a record $7.6 billion in 2022. Global potash demand was strong through the second half of the year and is expected to recover to trend levels this year. The…Huma Acquires Gro-Power
Published February 23, 2024
Huma has acquired Gro-Power, effective immediately. Huma Plant and Soil products include liquid nutrients, plant protection and growth managers. With this acquisition, granular humic-based fertilizers and soil conditioners are also available. Terms of the deal were not announced.JL Farmakis Expands its Team
Published February 23, 2024
J.L. Farmakis has added Ryder Farmakis as a regional sales and marketing manager and controller. Farmakis previously worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ankura Consulting Group. J.L. Farmakis is the largest ag advertising sales rep firm in the country and represents the…