Ag Business Articles
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…Walz Waives Hours of Service for Feed Hauls
Published November 4, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order on Wednesday to waive trucking regulations to support livestock producers as they secure their feed needs. Drought conditions improved slightly this fall, but Minnesota’s livestock farmers need to travel to get feed.…Fielding Questions – Supply Chain Disruptions, and More
Published November 4, 2021
How do supply chain disruptions change the approach for farmers as they go into spring? AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Tangen answers that question, and more, in the latest Fielding Questions episode. This podcast, produced in collaboration…Farm Equipment Business Pleased with Steel/Aluminum Tariff Decision
Published November 4, 2021
As reported last week, the United States and European Union have ended a dispute over steel and aluminum tariffs. Association of Equipment Manufacturers Senior Vice President Kip Eideberg says this is positive news for the farm equipment business. "We should…