Ag Business Articles
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…Pre-Harvest Maintenance Promoted
Published July 2, 2021
A pre-season service evaluation of the combine and farm equipment can result in a better harvest season. True North Equipment Lead Technician Mike Bubb encourages farmers to work with their local equipment dealer. "Things are changing every day, but a…Made in the USA
Published July 2, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to improve its ability to enforce the ‘Made in the USA’ standard. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised the move, saying USDA would take “a top to bottom” review of the ‘Product of the…Nufarm Launches Longbow EC
Published July 1, 2021
This product can be used as a broadleaf herbicide and a harvest aid. Longbow EC is labeled for more than 40 crops including corn and soybeans.Due to Drought, Less Bred Heifers Available This Fall
Published July 1, 2021
The cow herd is shrinking in size as farmers and ranchers deal with the drought. Napoleon Livestock co-owner Paul Bitz says a lot of heifers that were raised as replacements have been sold into the feeder cattle market. "There will…New Technology Highlighted at Combine Expo
Published July 1, 2021
A limited number of the 2021 model year John Deere X9 series combines will be placed directly with key customers this year and full production will happen in '22. Early orders will be taken starting in August. True North Equipment…New Officers in Place for Northern Soy Marketing
Published July 1, 2021
Patrick O’Leary of Benson, Minnesota is the new chair for Northern Soy Marketing. Mike McCranie of Claremont, South Dakota was elected vice-chair and Mike Langseth of Barney, North Dakota is the secretary/treasurer. Northern Soy Marketing is made up of grower…