Ag Business Articles
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…We’re All Ears: From Lab to Bag, What’s in Seed?
Published November 3, 2021
Have you ever wondered what goes into corn and soybean seed? It’s a journey that starts with research and development. Syngenta’s Head of North America Seed Development Warren Krueger says R&D is about speed, precision and power. "It's the ability…IDFA Forms Supply Chain Task Force
Published November 3, 2021
To address the supply chain disruptions facing the dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association has created a Supply Chain Task Force. “Our supply chain is hurting and it’s going to take an all-hands-on-deck approach to fix it,” said Michael…National Extension Awards Presented to Staff From the Region
Published November 3, 2021
The National Association of County Agricultural Agents has honored Extension staff from throughout the region with national awards. The National Distinguished Service Award went to retired Ramsey County, North Dakota Extension Agent Bill Hodous and University of Minnesota Extension Pesticide…CRPD Adds Two New Board Members
Published November 3, 2021
The Center for Rural Policy and Development has welcomed two new at-large members to its board, Jennifer Cronin and Sarah Schake. Cronin is a supply chain manager for Gage Brothers Concrete.Schake is an independent contractor based in Otter Tail County,…