Ag Business Articles
“Very Good” Demand Expected for U.S. Animal Protein in 2022
Published December 30, 2021
Breaking that down demand by species, RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness Analyst Don Close says the poultry sector is in a position for modest growth, the pork sector may see choppy growth and the beef sector will do very well. COVID…Top Story #7: Increased Focus on Climate Policy and Carbon Markets
Published December 30, 2021
Climate change is showing up in policy including the bipartisan infrastructure package, the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the Build Back Better Act. "The BBB Act includes more than $27 billion in new, additional conservation funding," said Randy Russell, president,…New Corn Traits on the Way
Published December 30, 2021
The innovation pipeline for Pioneer Seed includes a continued focus on its Qrome corn products. Qrome currently has dual modes of action for below-ground and above-ground pests. Corn Product Marketing Manager Scott Walker says a third mode of action is…Container Dwell Fee Postponed Again
Published December 30, 2021
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have again delayed the implementation of fines for shipping containers that have stayed too long at the port. The ‘container dwell fee’ was first announced in late October to ease the congestion…Digital Tools Available to Make Fertilizer Decision
Published December 30, 2021
With the high nitrogen costs, there may be opportunities to feed the crop pre-plant versus an in-season application. Pioneer Granular Area Digital Lead Anthony Lackore says nitrogen modeling tools are available to help growers make these decisions. "We have live…A Growing Soybean Seed Portfolio
Published December 30, 2021
BASF added the Credenz soybean seed lineup three years ago through an acquisition from Bayer. Xitavo soybean seed was added to the BASF portfolio this past year. It is a triple-stack soybean brand owned by MS Technologies and exclusively distributed…Top Story #5: The Farm Balance Sheet and Strong Commodity Prices
Published December 29, 2021
According to Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson, 2021 was a decent year financially for many farmers despite the dry conditions. "Even producers with marginal yields probably did ok, partly due to increased commodity prices and…Proactive Approach Necessary for Corn Rootworm Management
Published December 29, 2021
Corn rootworm pressure is expanding northward. Bayer Traits Marketing Manager Travis Coffman says a proactive approach is necessary. "Once the damage is done, the damage is done," said Coffman. "I highly recommend growers think through their options, one of which…Albaugh to Acquire Rotam
Published December 29, 2021
Albaugh, which is the largest privately-owned producer of off-patent crop protection products, has an agreement to acquire Rotam for $197 million. Rotam is based in Hong Kong and has a broad portfolio of crop protection products. The boards of both…