Ag Business Articles
Congress Seeks Emergency Action on Supply Chain
Published January 26, 2022
The Biden Administration is being urged to take emergency action to deal with the supply chain crisis. A bipartisan group of 70 lawmakers has sent a letter to the White House, saying the U.S. reputation as a reliable exporter is…Grazing Coalition Elects Leadership Team
Published January 25, 2022
The North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition has elected its new officer team. Jerry Doan of McKenzie is chairman. The vice-chair is Jay Reiser of Washburn and Jed Rider of Alexander is the secretary-treasurer. New directors elected to the board are…IDFA, Port of Los Angeles and CMA CGM Address Supply Chain Challenge
Published January 25, 2022
A dairy group, the Port of Los Angeles and a global shipping company are creating a Dairy Exports Working Group to tackle the current supply chain issues. This working group is designed to fast-track solutions and streamline the movement of…Biden: Lack of Competition Holds Economy Back
Published January 25, 2022
For the third time in recent weeks, President Joe Biden addressed the issue of competition. Heading into a meeting of his White House Competition Council, Biden said these big mergers have resulted in fewer choices and higher prices. "What we've…R-CALF USA Elects Officers
Published January 25, 2022
Gregory, South Dakota farmer Brett Kenzy is the new president of R-CALF USA. Eric Nelson, who is from Moville, Iowa was elected vice president.Minnesota Farmers Union Announces Staff Promotions
Published January 25, 2022
Claudine Arndt has been named the membership and Minnesota Cooks director. Previously, Arndt was a program manager of MFU’s Minnesota Cooks. Kyle Hoffman is the organization’s new communications and special projects coordinator. Hoffman joined the staff one year ago organizing…Farm Bureau: New Vaccine Requirements May Limit Available Workforce
Published January 24, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security will start enforcing vaccine requirements for non-U.S. citizens traveling to the U.S. through ports of entry, including essential workers. In response, the American Farm Bureau Federation expressed concern, noting that the department failed to give…Acres & Shares: Beet Stock Values
Published January 24, 2022
According to Acres & Shares, which tracks all brokered American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales, 235 shares were sold for an average price of $4,216.60 per share last week. “When we get up to these higher price levels the…MN Wheat Minute
Published January 24, 2022
There are opportunities for U.S. wheat in overseas markets, that's according to Minnesota farmer and incoming U.S. Wheat Associates Chairwoman Rhonda Larson. Hear more in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.