Ag Business Articles
Class-Action Settlement to be Paid Soon
Published December 3, 2020
As part of the settlement over the use of the Agrisure Viptera and Agrisure Duracade traits, a total of $390 million in claims will be paid out within the next month. The federal court has called for the payout to…Defending the Use of Atrazine
Published December 3, 2020
Syngenta plans to defend the use of atrazine in court. A motion has been filed with the Ninth Circuit Court in San Francisco to intervene in a federal lawsuit that challenges EPA’s registration of the weedkiller. The lawsuit was filed…Rising Stars
Published December 3, 2020
The Agricultural Retailers Association is recognizing the industry’s rising stars. Twelve individuals will be able to develop their leadership skills, including James Levos at CHS Dakota Plains Ag at Gwinner and Trevor Varilek of CHS-Devils Lake.Brossart Elected as STC VP
Published December 3, 2020
A farmer from Wolford, North Dakota is the new vice chairman of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Chris Brossart represents the North Dakota Soybean Council on this board. Tyler, Minnesota farmer Joel Schreurs also finished his time of the STC board…ND Farmers Included on CFTC Advisory Committee
Published December 3, 2020
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has named its new agricultural advisory committee. This group includes representatives from throughout agriculture. Committee members include two North Dakota farmers, Randy Melvin of Buffalo and Monte Peterson of Valley City.Corn Matters
Published December 2, 2020
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association has a scholarship program available. Learn more from board member Jean Knakmuhs in this edition of Corn Matters.The Impact of Record Level Ad-Hoc Payments on Ag
Published December 2, 2020
University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute Director Pat Westhoff isn’t surprised with USDA's revised farm income forecast. Ad-hoc payments, including the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program combined with the Paycheck Protection Program, total $32.4 billion. "There's a lot…ND Dept. of Ag Now Accepting 2021 Specialty Crop Grants
Published December 2, 2020
Applications for 2021 Specialty Crop Grants are now being accepted by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state are eligible for the grants. Potential projects include enhancing food safety; pest…Little Joins Kansas Soybean
Published December 2, 2020
Kaleb Little has been named chief executive officer of the Kansas Soybean Association and Commission administrator. Previously, Little worked for the National Biodiesel Board as the director of communications. The Kansas native succeeds long-time Kansas Soybean leader Kenlon Johannes who…