Ag Business Articles
Well Grounded – Episode 4
Published June 28, 2021
Roger Ellingson has more than 25 years of experience in the drain tile business. In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Ellingson talks about the early days of clay and concrete tile, how that has changed, and the impact good field…Bipartisan Support for Omnibus Ag Bill
Published June 28, 2021
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there was wide-ranging support for the omnibus agriculture finance bill. "It passed the Senate 63-3 and in the House 112-to-20 so getting both parties to agree to things is great." This new law will…Corn Comments
Published June 28, 2021
Heading into summer, South Dakota Corn is celebrating pollinators that are so important to the work of agriculture. Learn more in the latest Corn Comments program.Canola Minute
Published June 28, 2021
The Northern Canola Growers Association will be participating in the Culinary Institute of America's 9th Annual Leadership Summit. Learn more from Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.MN Crop Production Retailers Hires New Executive Director
Published June 28, 2021
The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers has hired a new executive director. Patrick Murray is currently the head of government and member relations for the Minnesota Agri-Growth Council. Murray succeeds Bill Bond, who will continue in an advisory role until the…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 28, 2021
There is major volatility in the markets with major USDA reports coming out at midweek. A long holiday weekend will also be a consideration. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has more details in this week's edition of What's…Adding Beef Packer Capacity
Published June 28, 2021
Plans have been announced for a new beef processing plant in Iowa. A group called Cattlemen’s Heritage plans to build a $325 million facility with a daily capacity of 1,500 head. Construction will begin in the spring of 2022 and…Ag on the Agenda
Published June 28, 2021
President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be in southwest Wisconsin tomorrow. The White House said the appearance will focus on growing agriculture and the rural economy. No other details were released.New Leadership Elected to Soybean Checkoff Board
Published June 28, 2021
Bird Island farmer Joe Serbus is the new chair of the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. Tom Frisch of Dumont is vice chair. Gail Donkers of Faribault is the treasurer and Pat Sullivan of Franklin is the secretary.