Ag Business Articles
Labeling Laws to be Reviewed
Published July 7, 2021
The President’s executive order will also result in new rules defining when meat can feature the ‘Product of the USA’ label. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said this will give consumers accurate, transparent labels that allows them to know…Executive Order Addresses the Right to Repair
Published July 7, 2021
President Biden is preparing to issue a series of executive orders that focus on competition in the marketplace. The White House said USDA will begin a rulemaking process to increase competition in agriculture and boost farm income. The Federal Trade…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published July 6, 2021
In the latest edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the weather's impact on the market, the USDA acreage surprise and rising crude oil prices.A Blow for 15 Percent Ethanol Blends
Published July 5, 2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has determined the EPA does not have the authority to allow year-round sales of E15. The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers filed this lawsuit. Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association and…Year-Round Pork Needs Year-Round Workers
Published July 5, 2021
The National Pork Producers Council has launched a new campaign highlighting the need for labor reform. With a theme of ‘Year-Round Pork Needs Year-Round Workers,’ this public relations effort demonstrates the role of foreign-born workers within the U.S. pork industry.…Corn Comments
Published July 5, 2021
Never forget that food independence wouldn't be possible without the American farmer. That's the main message in this week's Corn Comments program from South Dakota Corn. Listen here.Rural Perspectives
Published July 3, 2021
There is a lot of discussion about policy changes and what that would mean for taxes. Is that accelerating discussions about farm transitions? Bobbi Sondreal with AgCountry Farm Credit Services answers that question, and more, in the latest Rural Perspectives…A Setback for E15
Published July 2, 2021
The Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has reversed a 2019 ruling by the Environmental Protection Agency lifting restrictions on the year round sale of 15 percent ethanol blends. Oil refiners pushed back on the expanded use of biofuels…Syngenta Files $10 Billion IPO Prospectus
Published July 2, 2021
The Syngenta Group is in the process of converting to a public company and issuing 2.8 billion shares. The $10 initial public offering filed with the Shanghai Stock Exchange will be the largest worldwide this year. Syngenta was purchased by…