Ag Business Articles
Partnering on Nitrogen-Fixing Microbials
Published December 11, 2020
The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia are working together to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for corn, wheat and other major non-legume row crops. Mosaic will have exclusive rights in the Americas, while BioConsortia will retain rights to the technology…USB Elects New Officer Team
Published December 11, 2020
Illinois farmer Dan Farney is the new chair of the United Soybean Board. The newly elected secretary is David Iverson of Astoria, South Dakota. Rochelle Krusemark of Sherburn, Minnesota was also elected to the soybean checkoff’s executive committee.Tractor and Combine Sales Continue Upward
Published December 11, 2020
Compared to one year ago, total farm tractor sales rose 41 percent in November. Year-to-date tractor sales are up nearly 17 percent. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says combine sales increased 33 percent last month and are up nearly seven…Syngenta and Gowan Partner on a New Active Ingredient
Published December 11, 2020
Syngenta has launched a new insecticide active ingredient called spiropidion. Gowan has been given an exclusive license to market and sell the patented spiropidion 300 SC formulation in North America. Syngenta plans to submit this active ingredient for regulatory approval…New Board Members for the SD Corn Growers Association
Published December 10, 2020
In addition to electing a new president, Scott Stahl, other new South Dakota Corn Growers Association board members include Wilmot farmer Travis Strasser as the new vice president and Madison farmer Dave Ellens as the new secretary treasurer. Oldham farmer…ND Grain Growers Association Establish Policy Priorities
Published December 10, 2020
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association had a virtual annual meeting on Wednesday. Members passed resolutions and discussed the upcoming North Dakota legislative session. Executive Director Dan Wogsland says one of the top priorities for the association in the session…ND Grain Growers Association Has a New Officer Team
Published December 10, 2020
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association elected a new officer team in their annual meeting ahead of the virtual Prairie Grains Conference. President Tom Bernhardt was reelected for another term. The first vice president is Ed Kessel, second vice president…Stahl Named President of SD Corn Growers Association
Published December 10, 2020
The South Dakota Corn Growers Association elected new leadership during their annual business meeting. Bridgewater, South Dakota farmer Scott Stahl will take over as president on January 1. "It's an exciting time to be in agriculture and to represent the…Fertility Plan Goes Beyond N, P and K
Published December 10, 2020
Feeding the crop is a must for top yields. AgroLiquid National Agronomy Manager Stephanie Zelinko says micronutrients should be an important part of a fertility program. "For many years, farmers just worried about nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and now we're…