Ag Business Articles
Well Grounded – Episode 5
Published August 2, 2021
How are drought conditions impacting land values in the Northern Plains? In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Wells Fargo agricultural economist MIchael Swanson discusses those impacts and more. Well Grounded is a monthly podcast hosted by Jayson Menke of Acres…Fielding Questions: Young and Beginning Farmers
Published August 2, 2021
Young and beginning farmers are an important segment within agriculture. Although there are challenges to getting started, resources exist to help young and beginning farmers get off the ground. In the latest Fielding Questions episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services AVP…Potato News
Published August 2, 2021
The National Potato Council met virtually for the summer meeting last week. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says there’s work to do across all issue areas including infrastructure, immigration reform and fresh potato market access with Mexico. Hear more…Desiccation Recommendation
Published August 2, 2021
With the dry conditions this season, fields have been very uneven. Weed escapes have also been a reality. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Diebert says a harvest aid, like Sharpen, can address those issues. For this region, dry beans are…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 1, 2021
Throughout North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, crops are under stress. "Everywhere is the same, we're all on a razor's edge as far keeping this crop alive with the moisture we've gotten," said Pat VanLith, digital business manager, Granular. "If…Two New Drought Loan Programs Available for ND Livestock Producers
Published August 1, 2021
The Bank of North Dakota has two new loan programs available to help livestock producers recover from the extreme drought. "These programs are similar to others we've rolled out in other droughts, but we made changes," said Todd Steinwand, president,…Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads
Published July 30, 2021
Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota. "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…Minnesota Farmer at the Helm of USGC
Published July 30, 2021
Willmar, Minnesota farmer Chad Willis is the new chairman of the U.S. Grains Council board of directors. Willis represents the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council on the board. Brent Boydston of Bayer CropScience was elected secretary-treasurer.Peterson Farms Seed Celebrates 25+1
Published July 30, 2021
COVID sidelined a big silver anniversary celebration for Peterson Farms Seed last year. The Prosper, North Dakota company brought together employees, dealers and customers for music, food trucks and fireworks last night, recognizing 25+1 years in business. "One of the…