Ag Business Articles
EU Suspends Tariff on U.S. Dry Edible Beans
Published January 7, 2022
As expected, the European Union has suspended the 25 percent retaliatory tariff on U.S. dry bean imports for one year while the two sides work toward a permanent solution. These tariffs have been in place since 2018 in a trade…A Record Quarter for CHS
Published January 7, 2022
CHS is reporting record quarterly net income of $452 million. That compares to $69.7 million in the first quarter of 2021. The improvement in earnings was driven by gains in the cooperative’s agriculture, energy and nitrogen production business segments. The…Plan Ahead for Growing Season Input Needs
Published January 7, 2022
Bayer Crop Science Technical Services Representative Kevin Thorsness says supply chain issues continue to be top-of-mind for many in agriculture. "Product availability in some situations may be challenging. We're doing everything we can to make sure these products are available…Frustration Seen Over AFBF Rules Committee Decision
Published January 7, 2022
Policy development is at the heart of the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, but there is some consternation over possible changes for the delegate session. "Depending on the report from the rules committee is received by the delegates once…Former UM Extension Educator Passes
Published January 7, 2022
Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Warren, Minnesota for former University of Minnesota Extension Educator Bill Craig. Craig, 67, was a regional Extension educator for 14 years focusing on risk management. Craig spent another six years as an Extension…Summers Manufacturing Announces Key Hire
Published January 7, 2022
Matthew Volkmar is the new director of sales and marketing for Summers Manufacturing. Most recently, Volkmar was a territory manager and director of key accounts for a Canadian equipment manufacturer.MN Approves Transfer of Power Line to Rainbow Energy
Published January 7, 2022
The sale of the Coal Creek Station to Rainbow Energy Center LLC has cleared its final regulatory hurdle. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the transfer of Coal Creek’s high-voltage transmission line from Great River Energy to Nexus Line, a…SBA Takes Input on Navigable Waters Rule
Published January 7, 2022
The American Farm Bureau Federation was represented in a Small Business Administration listening session about the proposal to repeal and replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. AFBF Senior Congressional Relations Director Courtney Briggs said it is important that agriculture’s side…Another CEO Transition for Nutrien
Published January 7, 2022
Mayo Schmidt has resigned his position as Nutrien's president and cheif executive officer after just eight months on the job. Nutrien Executive Vice President and CEO of Potash Ken Seitz has been named the interim CEO. Seitz has been with…