Ag Business Articles
A Promotion at AgCountry FCS
Published January 6, 2022
Troy Andreasen has been the new chief marketplace officer for AgCountry Farm Credit Services. Most recently, Andreasen served as a regional president for AgCountry.After Drought, More Residual N Left in the Soil
Published January 6, 2022
At the Agvise Soil Fertility Seminar in Grand Forks, Soil Scientist John Breker said these levels have not been seen in more than 30 years. "The most obvious thing that anybody that poked a hole in the ground found was…Soil Testing is a Must
Published January 6, 2022
Soil testing is the only way to get an accurate look at what is happening in the field. Agvise agronomist Jodi Boe says soil testing takes on greater importance with the current price of fertilizer. "When we're getting at prices…A Game Changer
Published January 6, 2022
Auto-steer has been a reality for 20 years, but now field work can be done without having someone in the cab of the tractor. True North Equipment Sales Manager Joe Breidenbach says the new John Deere technology is a combination…Food Prices Rise
Published January 6, 2022
The price of food worldwide is at levels not seen since 2011. The United Nations Food and Agriculture tracks international food prices on a monthly basis. Year-over-year, food prices rose 28 percent in 2021.Double-Digit Growth for CLAAS
Published January 6, 2022
German farm equipment manufacturer, CLAAS, increased fiscal year revenues by nearly 20 percent despite the pandemic and supply chain challenges. CLAAS officials said the company also invested a record amount in its research and development efforts.Rotate Products to Help Overcome Resistance
Published January 6, 2022
Rotating chemistries is important in addressing insecticide resistance for the Colorado Potato Beetle. Corteva Agriscience Territory Manager Bridgette Readel says there is a new insecticide available for potato growers called Delegate WG. "It's a product that has spinetoram in it.…Secure Input Needs Early
Published January 6, 2022
Now is the time of year to plan for the upcoming growing season. Gowan USA Northern Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere encourages potato growers to be thinking about securing their input needs. It’s unclear what 2022 may bring. "Gowan USA offers…Be Alert to Product Shortages
Published January 6, 2022
Farmers and retailers are scrambling to secure glyphosate, glyphosinate and other ag chemistries. Jason Hodous leads JS Ag Consulting at Devils Lake and says the products shortages are a concern. "They say the product should be there, but there's nothing…