Ag Business Articles
Managing Difficult Weeds Longer Into the Season
Published December 2, 2021
Farmers are advised to take a proactive approach in their preparation for the 2022 crop year. Syngenta Corn Herbicide Product Lead Shawn Hock says choices are being made now. "Farmers need to understand what their input needs are going to…An Evolution of Tax Changes in the Build Back Better Act
Published December 1, 2021
There’s been many what-ifs when it comes to federal tax changes for farmers and ranchers this year. As the Senate considers the Build Back Better Act, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Agribusiness Consultant Russ Tweiten says the loss of stepped-up basis…Hay Hauling Hours Extended in South Dakota
Published December 1, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order on Wednesday extending the timeframe when hay haulers can move hay through February 2022. Oversize hay haulers with a permit can move from two hours before sunrise to two hours after…National Pork Producers Council Names New CEO
Published December 1, 2021
The National Pork Producers Council hired a new Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday. Senior Vice President of the National Pork Board, Bryan Humphreys, will step into the role on December 21, following the retirement of Neil Dierks. Humphreys resides in…High Fertilizer Prices to Continue Through Spring
Published December 1, 2021
High fertilizer prices are expected to stick around for the next six months. A new report from CoBank shows record general inflation, higher natural gas prices, tight global nitrogen supplies and strong farmer demand will all continue to contribute to…MN Native Gets Senate Ag Committee Promotion
Published December 1, 2021
Fountain, Minnesota native Chelsie Keys has been promoted to policy director for the Republican side of the Senate Agriculture Committee. She will lead policy development and strategy for Ranking Member John Boozman’s team. Keys started work on the committee in…Novak: EPA Reviews Should be Timely and Based in Science
Published December 1, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency continues to review the use of dicamba for the 2022 growing season. A decision was expected at the end of October and we’re still waiting. CropLife America President and CEO Chris Novak says this review must…Demand for Glyphosate Exceeds Supply
Published December 1, 2021
This situation began in August of 2020 when China was dealing with a flood. That was followed by freezing temperatures in Texas that shut down natural gas production and a hurricane that closed down a Bayer facility in the Gulf…Residuals to Fill the Gap
Published December 1, 2021
With glyphosate and glufosinate in short supply, a plan needs to be in place to fill that gap. "The use of residuals is going to be a big thing for us to make sure we get out ahead of the…