Ag Business Articles
Indecision
Published February 22, 2024
There seems to be a lot of indecision heading into the 2024 growing season. Bayer CropScience Senior Technical Sales Representative John Martin believes farmers are waiting for more information. "I think everyone is just trying to see where commodity prices land…ARC May be the Better Option
Published February 22, 2024
Compared to one year ago, corn, soybean, and spring wheat values are down double digits from last year’s spring pricing period for crop insurance. Ihry Insurance Agent Reed Ihry expects most farmers to sign up for the ARC program. "If you're…Vive Announces Career Advancements
Published February 22, 2024
Vive Crop Protection has added Bruce Ringrose as its director of sustainability and stakeholder relations. Most recently, Ringrose had a similar role at Farmers Edge. Vive Crop Protection has also promoted Jeff Lacrooy to vice president of finance. Lacrooy has…Consumer Demand Evolves
Published February 22, 2024
The potato industry continues to evolve. Northland Potato Associates President Gary Shields says innovation is happening to meet consumer demand. "We've seen a little shift with the yellow potatoes on the market and our reds still are what I would consider…Potato Industry ‘In a Good Place’
Published February 21, 2024
Larimore, North Dakota farmer Casey Hoverson is the new president of the Northland Potato Growers Association. Outgoing President Peter Imle said the industry is in a good place. "There are always challenges as you'd expect with specialty crops, but the overall…So Many Questions
Published February 21, 2024
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper touted the success seen in the ethanol industry in recent years. Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference, Cooper also warned the industry is facing numerous questions over the balance of the year. "Will…Sustainable Ag Coalition Supports Conservation, Crop Insurance Changes
Published February 21, 2024
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is out with a new farm policy report. The report said over 60 percent of farm program payments went to farmers in ten states, including North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. Policy recommendations include means…Soybean Sector’s Carbon Footprint Shrinks
Published February 21, 2024
The United Soybean Board and National Oilseed Processors Association have released a new Life Cycle Assessment of the U.S. soybean industry. The study found the soybean industry’s carbon footprint declined significantly from 2015-to-2021. That includes a 19 percent decline for…Amping Up Cybersecurity at U.S. Ports
Published February 21, 2024
The Biden Administration is taking steps to prevent cyber attacks on U.S. ports. There’s mandatory reporting of all cyber incidents for all ships and facilities. The Coast Guard is adopting new cybersecurity measures for the nearly 80 percent of the…