Ag Business Articles
An Active Land Market
Published November 11, 2021
There is powerful demand for good productive cropland. "For the most part, it is strong to extreme strength, but it is too early to make a blanket assessment on that," said Kyle Nelson, Farmers National Company. There is a fair…Durum Growers Reflect on 2021 Growing Season
Published November 10, 2021
The U.S. Durum Growers Association’s Crop Outlook and International Durum Forum happened this past week in Minot, North Dakota. Association First Vice President and Portal, North Dakota farmer Jordon Hawbaker said growers took a look back at 2021 durum production.…MN Beef Update
Published November 10, 2021
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association will be meeting ahead of the State Cattle Industry Convention to discuss resolutions for the year ahead. Association member Krist Wollum has more in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Corn Matters
Published November 10, 2021
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is taking applications for educational scholarships. Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Jim Canton has more in the latest Corn Matters.Minnesota Wheat Minute
Published November 10, 2021
The Prairie Grains Conference is coming up on December 8-9, 2021. Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Charlie Vogel previews the event. Hear more in this week's Minnesota Wheat Minute.Fertilizer Prices Reach New Highs
Published November 10, 2021
Anhydrous ammonia, 28 percent and 32 percent UAN and urea prices are at all record high. According to DTN’s weekly survey of ag retailers, anhydrous averaged $1,113 per ton this past week. That’s up nearly 40 percent from one week…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 10, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Finland through November 19. Northarvest President Eric Samuelson is participating in the trade trip. Hear from Samuelson and Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen in this week’s…Deadline Announced to File Claims Against Bankrupt Pipeline Foods
Published November 10, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is advising farmers who did business with Pipeline Foods to submit a bond claim by January 4. The Fridley-based company filed for bankruptcy in July. Pipeline Foods focused on non-GMO and organic grains.A Win-Win
Published November 10, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven toured the Marathon refinery in Dickinson Tuesday and discussed the company’s joint venture with ADM. When complete, the new soybean crush plant at Spiritwood will supply soybean oil to the Dickinson refinery for the production…