Ag Business Articles
FCA: Loan Quality is ‘Very Good’
Published December 10, 2021
The Farm Credit Administration has received its quarterly report on the farm financial situation. Farmland sales remain strong with bankers reporting double-digit gains for cropland. Loan quality is described as ‘very good,’ but challenges continue for certain areas. Export demand…An Advantage for Regional Seed Companies
Published December 10, 2021
There are plenty of choices as farmers finalize their crop mix for the year ahead. "It's going to be corn and soybeans in a lot of areas, but we're seeing more interest in wheat, canola and sunflowers," said Jeff Hamre,…Supreme Court Asked to Review E15 Usage
Published December 10, 2021
In a legal brief filed with the Supreme Court, the Environmental Protection Agency has asked the High Court not to intervene in the battle over 15 per cent ethanol blends. Growth Energy is petitioning the court to review a lower…Bogue Joins SD Farm Bureau
Published December 9, 2021
Beresford, South Dakota native Matthew Bogue is the new State Public Policy Director for the South Dakota Farm Bureau. Bogue will represent legislative priorities of Farm Bureau in Pierre and throughout South Dakota. He interned at the South Dakota Legislature…Gast Elected to USB Board
Published December 9, 2021
The United Soybean Board has elected its new leadership team. New York farmer Ralph Lott will serve as chairman. Matt Gast of Valley City, North Dakota was elected to the ten-member executive committee.Action Taken on the Cattle Contract Library Bill
Published December 9, 2021
A bill designed to bring transparency to the cattle market is on the way to the U.S. Senate. The Cattle Contract Library bill passed Wednesday in the House with a 411-to-13 vote. Cattlemen currently do not have access to the…House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform
Published December 9, 2021
The House has overwhelmingly passed a major overhaul of federal regulations for the shipping industry. This bill requires ocean carriers to certify that demurrage charges meet federal standards and prevents them from unreasonably declining U.S. exports. South Dakota Congressman Dusty…Ag Alliance Asks for DOJ Investigation
Published December 9, 2021
The Family Farm Action Alliance is asking the Justice Department to investigate the current upswing in fertilizer prices to determine if it is due to market manipulation by fertilizer companies. There are four companies that dominate the North American nitrogen…Barbre Takes on Role With RISE
Published December 9, 2021
Former Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre is the new vice president of engagement and government relations for Rural Investment to Protect our Environment. Most recently, Barbre has been the CEO of MyAgData.