Ag Business Articles
Clorpyrifos Drama Continues
Published February 4, 2024
Chlorpyrifos has been an ongoing legal battle. At one point, the EPA took away the farmers’ ability to use this common insecticide on all food crops. The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the EPA rule in November. American Sugarbeet…Northern Corn & Soybean Expo is This Week
Published February 4, 2024
Tuesday's Northern Corn and Soybean Expo will be held in a new location this year, the Butler Building on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo. "Our keynote speaker of the day is Peter Zeihan, he is a renowned…Beet Share Values
Published February 3, 2024
Last week, 87 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares traded for an average price of $5,415 per share. “With few broker shares for sale right now, it will be interesting to see if prices trend up or more volume will…GPS Monitoring of the Cattle Herd
Published February 2, 2024
Technology is constantly evolving in agriculture. Fargo-based 701x is delivering real-time information to cattle producers with its smart ear tags. Founder and CEO Kevin Biffert says this system makes it easier to track the herd. "I'm an engineer by trade…Disease Prevention, Reproductive Efficiency Needed for Heifer Retention
Published February 2, 2024
The beef cow inventory is at its lowest level in over 50 years. Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Services Veterinarian Dr. Lee Jones believes heifer retention depends on good pasture conditions. "You see on social media that people are running out of…Casselton, ND Soybean Crush Project on Schedule
Published February 2, 2024
Progress continues on the new soybean crush facility at Casselton, North Dakota. North Dakota Soybean Processors Commercial Manager Bill McBee says marketing byproducts will be important. “Out of a bushel of soybeans, 20 percent of it is oil so 80…Bartholomay Kattle Kompany Earns Regional ESAP
Published February 2, 2024
A Sheldon, North Dakota cow-calf operation is one of six finalists for the Environmental Stewardship Award Program national recognition. Bartholomay Kattle Kompany was recognized for its conservation efforts, including rotational grazing, cover crops and no-till farming. Keith and Karl Bartholomay…Hoeven Hosts Ag Research Roundtable
Published February 2, 2024
At a roundtable session in Fargo on Friday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven discussed opportunities for agriculture research in North Dakota and leveraging initiatives, such as the Food systems Adapted for Resiliency and Maximized Security (FARMs) project and the AgTech…NDSU @ CattleCon
Published February 2, 2024
NDSU was part of the CattleCon24 Trade Show in an effort to recruit students for its animal science program. "You get all the opportunities of a big program, but with the individualized teaching of a smaller program," explained Erin Beyer, assistant…