Ag Business Articles
Cibus and GDM to Collaborate on Soybean Traits
Published July 12, 2021
Cibus and GDM have entered into a strategic partnership to create soybean trait products. Cibus’ gene editing technology will work with GDM soybean genetics to deliver traits that increase yields, reduce waste and address weed control, diseases and pests.IntelinAir Welcomes Four New Employees
Published July 12, 2021
Ken Isley is the executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. Robyn Heine is the vice president of communications. Doug Hoberty is the business development manager and Sandy Stinson is the senior executive assistant. All of these individuals…Shaffer Moves to Novel Energy Solutions
Published July 12, 2021
The solar energy firm, Novel Energy Solutions, has hired David Shaffer as its director of policy and government affairs. Most recently, Shaffer was the executive director of the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association. Novel Energy Solutions was founded by Cliff…CoBank Cites Pandemic After-Effects
Published July 12, 2021
A new quarterly report from CoBank says higher commodity prices have been beneficial for farmers, but increases in raw material and transportation costs are resulting in higher costs to the consumer. Farm supply cooperatives had a strong spring agronomy season…Grand Farm Hosts Cultivate Thursday
Published July 11, 2021
Virtual access is available for Cultivate, Thursday's conference exploring emerging technology in agriculture. Speakers include North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and industry leaders from CHS, RDO, Bushel, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and Land O'Lakes/Truterra. The Red River Farm Network will…The Exception to the Rule
Published July 11, 2021
There aren’t many parts of North Dakota that are anywhere close to normal for rainfall. Asgrow Dekalb Agronomist Evan Twedt says the McHenry area in Foster County is an exception. "Since May 1, we are at 100 percent of normal…Corn Origination Deal Inked for Two North Dakota Ethanol Plants
Published July 8, 2021
Gavilon Grain and Midwest Ag Group have combined corn origination services for MAG’s Blue Flint and Dakota Spirit ethanol plants and the Gavilon network of grain elevators in the area. All contracts for future delivery, initiated through MAG, will be…Kohl: Have a Plan and Execute the Plan
Published July 8, 2021
Agriculture today: a new era of prosperity or temporary opportunity? That was the question addressed by Virginia Tech Agricultural Economics Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl during the Bell Bank AgViews Live Conference. "These roller coaster economics take both a financial…Building Muscle on the Balance Sheet
Published July 8, 2021
The best way to build muscle on your balance sheet is with farmland. That statement comes from Pifer’s Auction and Reality President Kevin Pifer. Pifer says this is especially true for young and middle-aged producers. "If you have the opportunity,…