Ag Business Articles
Action Needed on Tax Provisions
Published February 2, 2024
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Past President Dan Rorvig has chaired the NCBA Tax and Credit Committee for the past two years. The Mayville rancher said several significant tax provisions are scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025. "Currently, we're…Dairy Beef Providing a Positive Eating Experience for Consumers
Published February 2, 2024
With the popularity of the dairy/beef cross, Minnesota Beef Council Executive Director Kelly Schmidt says Beef Checkoff research is looking at muscle cuts and consistency. "We've seen the number of cattle that are dairy and beef cross increasing every year…Support Remains for Voluntary Electronic ID
Published February 2, 2024
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jason Leiseth's phone was going off non-stop in the past week over the issue of electronic identification. With those policy committee meetings complete at the Cattle Industry Convention, Leiseth is pleased with how the issue…AURI Update
Published February 2, 2024
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute will host a Webinar Wednesday to promote the resources available for scaling food businesses. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will provide information on available programming. AURI will also highlight its co-manufacturing toolbox. Listen to this…At the Threshold of Very Interesting Times
Published February 2, 2024
Ray Erbele, who ranches at Streeter, North Dakota, is in his final year on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Erbele has a unique viewpoint with his previous experience as an owner of Napoleon Livestock Auction Market. "When you're in the auction business,…Farmland Remains a Strong Investment
Published February 1, 2024
Despite record prices and rising interest rates, Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson still views land as a strong investment for would-be purchasers. "The guys that are buying land are taking a long view to it;…American Lamb Board Works to Limit Market Vulnerability
Published February 1, 2024
The demand for lamb increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Lamb Board Executive Director Megan Wortman says efforts are underway to keep that demand intact by educating consumers and limiting market vulnerability. “Inflation is impacting sales,” said Wortman. “Consumers are…Linville: Fertilizer Market Trends
Published February 1, 2024
StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says urea prices continue to push higher as spring approaches. "That has been more of a reaction to the international market moving higher than it has been to anything based in North America but,…Deere Launches New Tool
Published January 31, 2024
John Deere introduced a new telescopic compact wheel loader. This is one of the fastest-growing classes of agricultural equipment and can be used for a variety of jobs including stacking, loading, pallet transport and snow removal. The 326 P-Tier offers…