Ag Business Articles
A New Soy Crush Facility Would Boost Local Basis
Published October 4, 2021
A soy crush facility being considered in the Casselton, North Dakota area. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says adding another soybean processor in the state would improve basis for local farmers. "North Dakota always has a dramatic, negative basis.…Why Fertilizer Prices Are High
Published October 4, 2021
Fertilizer prices are high right now, due to many reasons. It started last fall about this time, when commodity prices started to increase. Retail fertilizer price increases followed. In the spring, trade disputes, weather concerns and supply chain issues surfaced.…Findlay Moves to Farmers Edge
Published October 4, 2021
The former CEO of the American Soybean Association has been hired by the Farmers Edge dairy cooperative as its strategic ventures manager. Ryan Findlay founded a consulting group last year after being terminated by the ASA.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 4, 2021
Energy prices are on fire, which is affecting the cost of fertilizer. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Agency Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the basis values remain very strong.Well Grounded – Episode 7
Published October 3, 2021
Mike Walsten has covered the world of agriculture for more than 50 years, focusing on marketing, management and the business side of farming. In this episode of Well Grounded, Walsten discusses fall land values, industry trends and more. Well Grounded…New Board Leaders Named for MN Corn Growers Association
Published October 1, 2021
Lake Wilson farmer Bryan Biegler will serve as president for the next year. In a statement, Biegler says he looks forward to continuing to advocate for fellow farmers and stakeholders on topics that affect the state’s farmers. The newly named…New NDSU Facility to be Named Peltier Complex
Published October 1, 2021
The new North Dakota State University Agricultural Products Development Center will be known as the ‘Peltier Complex.’ The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education approved the naming of the facility and recognizing the legacy of the Peltier family. That…Money Pledged for Woster Plaza and Stockyards Ag Experience
Published October 1, 2021
South Dakota businessman and philanthropist Denny Sanford has pledged $1.5 million for the second phase of the Stockyards Ag Experience project in Sioux Falls. This interactive park is designed to connect consumers with farming and uses the former stockyards location.…STB Reaffirms Approvoal of CP-KCS Voting Trust
Published October 1, 2021
The Surface Transportation Board has reiterated its approval of a voting trust for the proposed merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads. The STB approved the planned use of a voting trust in May while the deal is…