Ag Business Articles
Comparing Cow/Calf Budgets and Profits
Published December 5, 2020
The highest and lowest net income-earning cattle producers do have similarities. That’s according to NDSU Extension agriculture finance specialist Bryon Parman. "Market prices received were almost exactly the same," says Parman. "Weaning weights and percentages tend to be similar, also.…New NASDA Public Policy Head
Published December 4, 2020
Ronald “RJ” Karney, Jr. has joined the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture as the head of public policy. For the past 15 years, Karney has served in a variety of policy roles with the American Farm Bureau Federation.…Miami International Holdings Completes MGEX Acquisition
Published December 4, 2020
The parent company of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, Miami International Holdings, has completed its acquisition of MGEX. Friday’s announcement completes the acquisition process where MIH purchased MGEX for a combination of cash and MIH common stock. MGEX will continue as…Dome Replaces Temporary Storage Bunker at WCAS
Published December 4, 2020
West Central Ag Services is wrapping up work on a unique grain storage facility at Beltrami, Minnesota. Grain Manager Bryan Mueller says this dome storage will keep the trucks running and improve efficiency. "We had a 2.6 million bushel bunker…Carrington, ND Entrepreneur Makes Forbes “30 Under 30” List
Published December 4, 2020
Forbes has released their latest “30 Under 30” list and a Carrington, North Dakota entrepreneur is among the honorees. Duchessa Gelato founder Maartje Murphy describes the recognition as “a surprise” and is “grateful and proud." She started the company in…Trying to Safely Process Sugar During COVID-19
Published December 4, 2020
American Crystal Sugar Company spent time preparing for the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of this year's campaign. President and CEO Tom Aastrup says it’s been a focus for the cooperative since March. "In our factories, we're doing everything you've heard and…Sinner Leads Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance
Published December 4, 2020
Bob Sinner of North Dakota-based SB&B Foods is the new board chair for the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance. Sinner replaces Curt Petrich of HC International. This alliance includes U.S. companies focused on the production, processing and shipping of specialty…NDFB Elects Board Members
Published December 4, 2020
Weston Dvorak of Manning and Lucas Lang of Sterling have been reelected to the NDFB board of directors. Val Wagner of Monango, Jason Skaar of Hampden and Tim Schoenhard of Steele are new members of the board. Sarah Lovas of…New Directors Elected to American Crystal Board
Published December 3, 2020
Two new board directors were elected to serve for the American Crystal Sugar Company. Buxton, North Dakota farmer Chris Hong will now represent the Hillsboro District. Fisher, Minnesota farmer Bruce Newhouse will be representing the Crookston District. The outgoing board…