Ag Business Articles
Beef Featured at Grand Forks Air Force Base Summer Bash
Published August 9, 2021
The North Dakota Beef Commission hosted a grilling competition at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Staff Sargent Steven Baxter was part of the winning team. "We had a German meatball with German potato salad and we went the Hawaiian…US Grains Council Adds Sutton to DC Office
Published August 9, 2021
Emily Sutton is the new manager of communications for the U.S. Grains Council. Most recently, Sutton worked for the Prim Marketing Group. In her new role, Sutton will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of USGC publications, website,…Deere Makes Silicon Valley Purchase
Published August 9, 2021
John Deere has purchased Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. The acquisition is seen as a move to expand Deere’s autonomous technology.New Ownership for Sanderson Farms
Published August 9, 2021
Sanderson Farms is being sold to Cargill and Continental Grain Company for $4.5 billion. Sanderson Farms is the third-largest poultry processor in the United States.Farmland Values on the Rise
Published August 9, 2021
According to a new USDA report, Minnesota farmland averaged $5,240 per acre this past year, up $400 from last year. Farm real estate in South Dakota averaged $2,190 per acre, up $180 per acre from 2020. In North Dakota, farmland…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 9, 2021
Outside markets dropped overnight with concerns about the pandemic and its impact on travel. Rains were also seen in parts of the Cornbelt over the weekend. Find out more in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the…Worthington Ag Parts Closes SD Location
Published August 8, 2021
The Worthington Ag Parts location in Watertown, South Dakota has closed. This location has been in operation since 1983.AgriGrowth Announces New Hire
Published August 8, 2021
Effective September 27, Josie Lonetti will take over as the new director of strategic engagement for the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council. Lonetti currently serves as the associated director of public policy for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 8, 2021
During this past week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, Charlie Perry of Prairie's Edge Agri-Service said 70-to-80 bushel wheat yields have been seen south of Fargo. "A lot of people are pretty puzzled on where that may have come from, but hopefully…