Ag Business Articles
Bayer Undergoes Executive Leadership Changes
Published January 10, 2024
Bayer CropScience has announced several changes to its executive leadership team. Brian Faber will assume the role of commercial lead for North America. Naber succeeds Jackie Applegate, who is retiring after more than 30 years with the company. Malu Nachreiner,…Banks to Lead Indigo Ag
Published January 10, 2024
As of February 1, Dean Banks will take over as the CEO of Indigo Ag. Most recently, Banks was the president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods. Banks has been a member of the Indigo Ag board since July…Ownership Transition for DPH Biologicals
Published January 10, 2024
DPH Biologicals has announced a management-led buyout of the company. The company was formed in 2018 with its teams based in Indianapolis, Indiana and Princeton, Illinois. “When ownership discussions started last year, the existing management team decided the time was…Correction
Published January 10, 2024
In a recent story about a joint venture involving the companies behind the Hilleshog, Maribo, SES VanderHave and Seedex sugarbeet seed brands, the headquarters for DLF Seeds was incorrect. DLF Seeds is based in the Denmark.Titan Machinery Participates in Investor Conference
Published January 10, 2024
The ICR investor conference in Orlando features companies representing everything from robotics to fast food. West Fargo-based Titan Machinery was on the stage Tuesday. A question came up about the right-to-repair legislation. President and Chief Operating Officer BJ Knutson said Titan…Ethanol Groups Seek a Rehearing
Published January 10, 2024
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy have filed separate petitions in federal court seeking a rehearing of a previous case. The EPA rejected 100 small refinery waiver requests for the Renewable Fuel Standard. The ethanol groups contend the Fifth…MAP, FMD Funds Awarded
Published January 10, 2024
USDA is awarding more than $203 million to 70 ag groups to expand export markets. Nearly $175 million will be through the Market Access Program. That includes nearly $13 million for the U.S. Meat Export Federation, $8.6 million for the…Fielding Questions
Published January 9, 2024
In the latest edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Chief Marketplace Officer Troy Andreasen discusses the importance of continuing education for farmers and ranchers. The upcoming AgFocus conferences are part of that discussion. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between…Novel Biological Increases Carbon Credit ROI
Published January 9, 2024
An Australian-based company called Loam Bio is launching a program called CarbonBuilder in the U.S. this year. Portfolio Lead Jake Olson says this is a soybean microbial seed overtreatment that builds soil carbon. "We're not asking folks to change their…