Ag Business Articles
Virtual Prairie Grains Conference Takes Place Thursday
Published December 7, 2020
The Prairie Grains Conference will be held virtually this Thursday, December 10. Speakers in the line-up include NDAWN Director and Meteorologist Daryl Ritchison, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton and Chief Ag Negotiator at the Office of the…A Few Things to Keep in Mind for Seed Selection
Published December 7, 2020
As planning begins for 2021, Peterson Farms Seed Soybean and Corn Product Manager Dennis Schultze reminds farmers one herbicide trait doesn’t have a yield advantage over another. Genetics get the bushels. "There are several different great traits out there for…BASF Introduces New Product for Soybean Aphid Control
Published December 7, 2020
Over the past 20 years, aphids have become the most significant insect issue for soybeans. "When we look at the overall pest profile in soybeans, especially in the Midwest, aphids are the big one impacting yield." The BASF pipeline has…Staying One Step Ahead of the Weeds
Published December 7, 2020
Crop protection companies are always looking for changes in the weed spectrum. Helena Agri-Enterprises research and development crop protection specialist Micheal Cox says it is important to anticipate weed problems. "Weeds are always changing and herbicide resistance is evolving everyday…Fast Food Chain Sues Poultry Companies
Published December 7, 2020
Chick-fil-A is suing Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride, Sanderson Farms, Perdue Farms and other major chicken suppliers. Chick-fil-A is accusing the poultry companies of price fixing and reducing production to boost prices. Major supermarket and food service customers filed similar lawsuits…True North Equipment Plans to Open Impact Center in January
Published December 7, 2020
True North Equipment is developing a first-of-its-kind Impact Center. This 165 feet x 400 feet building west of Grand Forks had been a Wells Concrete production plant.TNE co-owner John Onken says the Impact Center is equipped with four bridge cranes…Canola Minute
Published December 7, 2020
The annual Canola Expo is coming up this week and will be held virtually. Get the full details from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.Corn Comments
Published December 7, 2020
The annual South Dakota Corn Conference is coming up in January. Get the full details in the latest Corn Comments, a production of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Marketing Tools: A Valuable Addition to Farmers’ Toolboxes
Published December 6, 2020
There are several new grain marketing tools out there for farmers to consider. With the volatility and recent rallies in the commodity markets, this is a valuable addition to farmers’ toolboxes. Indigo Ag Eastern U.S. General Manager Morgan Dugan says…