Ag Business Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published January 5, 2022
NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres highlighted the latest research on row spacing and plant population for pinto beans at two different meetings this past week. You can learn about this research in this week's edition of the Dry…Fielding Questions-Market Trends
Published January 5, 2022
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen says the market will be "sloppy" in preparation for the January 12 USDA supply/demand report. Once that report is released, more focus will be on the South American crop. The importance…Port of Oakland Responds to Congestion Crisis
Published January 5, 2022
To ease congestion, the Port of Oakland is opening a 25-acre off-terminal yard to move containers and store them for a quick turnaround. Half of the exports out of the Port of Oakland are tied to agriculture. Port officials worked…Reconnect at the 2022 Potato Expo
Published January 3, 2022
The 2022 Potato Expo is happening in-person in Anaheim, California week. "This year's Expo is about making the potato industry's collective business that much more vibrant," said Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council. "We're encouraging more networking this year and…Supply Chain Issues Challenge Specialty Crop Business
Published January 3, 2022
Columbia Grain President and CEO Jeff Van Pevenage says it’s been difficult to get the transportation needed move the items in smaller units or containers. Van Pevenage is prepared for this to continue another six to nine months. "End users…Year in Review: Names in the News
Published January 3, 2022
Leadership changes were seen during the past year. Kevin Paap decided not to seek re-election for Minnesota Farm Bureau President and Waverly, Minnesota farmer Dan Glessing was elected to the leadership role. In 2021, Kimball, Minnesota cattle farmer Don Schiefelbein…A New Standard for Food Labels
Published January 3, 2022
USDA has changed the labeling laws for foods developed with biotech ingredients. As of Saturday, the label must use the term ‘bioengineered.’ The change is part of an effort to deliver a uniform, national standard for labeling.Schiefelbein: Pleased With Plans to Expand Processing Capacity
Published January 3, 2022
The White House released a new plan overnight to bring more competition to meat and poultry market. Details are still coming in, but National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Elect Don Schiefelbein is pleased with the plans to expand processing capacity.…Used Machinery Market Strong Heading Into 2022
Published January 3, 2022
Machinery Pete owner Greg Peterson says used machinery prices are incredibly strong, especially since the first week of November. "We're seeing sales pick up through the end of the year. Generally speaking, it was a good year for income. What…