Ag Business Articles
ND Names New State Veterinarian
Published June 24, 2021
Dr. Ethan Andress will be taking over as North Dakota’s state veterinarian and the animal health division director at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Andress succeeds Dr. Susan Keller who is retiring at the end of the month. For…Reduced Rate for Colorado Potato Beetle Control
Published June 23, 2021
A new reduced rate recommendation has been issued for Summit Agro's HARVANTA insecticide for control of Colorado potato beetle. The rate, which was approved by the EPA, is as low as 5.5 fluid ounces per acre. The new recommendation allows…Corn Matters
Published June 23, 2021
Eden Valley, Minnesota farmer Tom Haag has been elected as first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association. Find out more in Corn Matters, a production of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Federal Court Rules on Hog Slaughter Line Speeds
Published June 23, 2021
As of Tuesday, hog slaughter line speeds will be forced to slow down by as much as 25 percent. A federal judge is allowing the USDA directive to move forward. An analysis by Iowa State University found this ruling will…Grain Rescue Tubes Provided to First Responders
Published June 23, 2021
In partnership with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, Nationwide Insurance is awarding grain rescue tubes and hands-on training to nearly 50 local fire departments. Fire departments from Mayville, Rugby and Pembina, North Dakota; Clontarf and Madelia, Minnesota and…Nutrien Ramps Up Potash Production
Published June 22, 2021
The Canadian fertilizer company, Nutrien, plans to increase its production of potash by a half-million tons. That would push the company’s potash sales outlook to a record 13.8 million tons. This announcement follows the European Union decision to impose trade…Sugar Group Highlights Resiliency
Published June 22, 2021
In a report submitted to USDA, the American Sugar Alliance said the U.S. sugar industry remained stable this past year despite the uncertainties surrounding COVID and changing consumer buying habits. The report, which was written by industry economists Jack Roney…Farmland Values Move Higher
Published June 22, 2021
The value of good cropland across the Northern Plains is up ten-to-15 percent from one year ago. Farmers National Company Area Sales Manager Brian Mohr says sales prices are approaching all-time highs. Prices for ranch and pasture land is up,…Farm Banks’ Asset Quality Improves
Published June 22, 2021
Agricultural lending by farm banks totaled $98.6 billion in 2020. That’s down less than two percent from the previous year. The American Bankers Association annual farm bank performance report said the demand for farm production loans declined slightly. Government payments…