Ag Business Articles
U.S. Protein Sector Needs Trade Leaders Back at Negotiating Table
Published November 7, 2021
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the animal protein sector needs U.S. leaders back at the negotiating table to advance more trade agreements. The nominee for USTR’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator Elaine Trevino is not confirmed yet, but CoBank…Low Interest Emergency Loans Available for MN Farmers
Published November 7, 2021
The Farm Service Agency says farmers in Stearns County, Minnesota and the contiguous counties of Benton, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Todd and Wright Counties will be eligible for Low Interest Physical Loss Loans for farmers who were affected…Acres & Shares: Record Share Price Brokered
Published November 7, 2021
ACSC beet stock hit a brokered record price last week at $4,500 per share. The previous high was recorded in the fall of 2012 at $4,450 per share. According to Jayson Menke with Acres & Shares, last week 189 shares…Canola Minute
Published November 7, 2021
Last week, the Northern Canola Growers Association held their annual Canola Research Conference. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel talked about a new seed treatment at the event. Hear more about it in this week's Canola Minute.DFA Board Announces CEO Transition
Published November 6, 2021
At the end of 2022, Dennis Rodenbaugh will take over as the president and chief executive officer of Dairy Farmers of America. Rodenbaugh currently is DFA’s executive vice president and president of council operations and ingredients solutions. DFA’s current president…Preisler’s Contribution to Minnesota Agriculture Recognized
Published November 5, 2021
The Minnesota AgriGrowth Council presented its Distinguished Service Award to Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler. Preisler shared the recognition with his staff and the members of the organization. "The pork business has changed a lot over the last…Williamson Takes on Policy Role at NAWG
Published November 5, 2021
Taylor Williamson is the new government relations representative for the National Association of Wheat Growers. Most recently, Williamson was the director of government affairs for the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Wheat Commission.Connecting Ag Employers to Top Talent
Published November 5, 2021
During the Minnesota Ag and Food Summit, AgriGrowth launched the Minnesota Ag Talent and Workforce Corner. AgriGrowth and a dozen other partners are collaborating on this project. This resource highlights opportunities in the Minnesota agriculture sector and facilitates the connection…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 4, 2021
An upcoming webinar will outline the 2021 dry beans harvest. Hear more from U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter in this week’s Dry Bean Scene. This update is made possible by Johnstown Bean Company, SRS Commodities, Sharpen from…