Ag Business Articles
Corn Matters
Published December 28, 2021
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association will host another grain marketing webinar on Thursday, January 13 at 2 p.m. Biofuels and Industry Relations Director Mackenzie Boubin has more details about the webinar in this week's Corn Matters.MN Wheat Minute
Published December 28, 2021
Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Charlie Vogel previews the upcoming Small Grains Summary meetings. Hear about the event in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.Development Agreement in the Works for Grand Forks Corn Wet Mill
Published December 28, 2021
Another value-added opportunity being considered is a corn wet mill in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Wet milling is commonly used in the food industry to break down corn kernels. A Chinese company called the Fufeng Group Ltd. would own the…Product Shortages Force Growers to Consider Other Options
Published December 28, 2021
Supplies of glyphosate and glufosinate are tight and many growers are being allocated a specific amount of product. Valent USA Herbicide Marketing Manager Joe Short says there are other options for weed control. "Having glyphosate and glufosinate has always been…Fragile Growth Forecast for U.S. Economy
Published December 28, 2021
In its report on the year ahead, CoBank says the rural economy is facing three significant headwinds: the pandemic, financial policies and the Chinese economy. This forecast expects COVID to have only a modest impact on the global economy and…Supply Chain Headache is #2 Story of the Year
Published December 27, 2021
Farmers are dealing with product shortages of everything from glyphosate and glufosinate to the computer chips needed to run the tractor. "We believe it is going to stay this way far longer than what some of the experts are saying,"…Drought is RRFN’s #1 Story of 2021
Published December 27, 2021
While the pandemic and political upheaval dominated the major networks, Mother Nature delivered the top story of the year for the Red River Farm Network. Farmers and ranchers throughout the region faced extreme drought. The situation began in the fall…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets?
Published December 27, 2021
Corn and soybeans were higher in the overnight trade. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says South American weather is a big driver. A 'Santa Claus' rally…UM Seeking Nearly $1 Billion From State Legislature
Published December 27, 2021
The University of Minnesota will be asking the Legislature $935 million in funding for the year. That includes $60 million for an agricultural research and education complex. The budget request also includes scholarship funding for the Twin Cities campus and…