Ag Business Articles
MN Pork Board Presents Industry Honors
Published January 21, 2021
The Minnesota Pork Board has announced its annual award winners. Veterinarian Dr. Tim Loula will receive the distinguished service award. Stephen and Kristian Melson of Trimont are being recognized for their environmental stewardship. The Minnesota Pork Board Family of the…Senior USDA Staff Positions Announced
Published January 21, 2021
Dr. Gregory Parham is the interim deputy assistant secretary for administration. Parham served in the same role from 2013-to-2016. The new chief of staff for the Office of the Secretary is Katharine Ferguson. Ferguson had served in the Obama Administration…Clemency for SD Ranchers
Published January 21, 2021
Three Ideal, South Dakota ranchers were included in the flurry of pardons made by President Trump during his last day in office. Gregory, Deborah and Martin Jorgenson marketed a premium beef product under the Dakota Lean brand. In 1996, the…Mosaic-BioConsortia Collaborate
Published January 21, 2021
The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia have agreed to collaborate to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for use in corn, wheat and other major row crops. With this agreement, Mosaic has exclusive rights to this technology in the Americas.Lin Moves From Elanco to Bayer
Published January 21, 2021
As of February 1, Sarena Lin will take over as Bayer’s chief transformation and talent officer. Lin has been in a similar role at Elanco Animal Health.Toedebusch Takes Leadership Role with AgReliant Genetics
Published January 21, 2021
AgReliant Genetics has named Christy Toedebusch as the vice president of marketing, digital agriculture and business development. The focus will be on the company’s seed brands, AgriGold and LG Seeds in the U.S. and PRIDE Seeds in Canada. Toedebusch previously…Corn Matters
Published January 20, 2021
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association hosted their annual meeting this past week. Find out more from Public Relations Manager Brent Renneke in the latest Corn Matters.Tractor Sales Surge at the End of the Year
Published January 20, 2021
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, December U.S. tractor sales were up 34 percent from one year earlier. For all of 2020, tractor sales are up 18 percent. Sales of the smaller two-wheel drive tractors rose 21 percent, while…Collaboration for Heliae Agriculture and Rizobacter
Published January 20, 2021
Heliae Agriculture and Rizobacter have formed a strategic collaboration. This this effort, Heliae Agriculture will integrate the biological solutions from Rizobacter into its product and technology offering. The two companies said they have complimentary product portfolios and a strong commitment…