Ag Business Articles
Interest Costs Being Felt
Published December 21, 2023
Generally, the farms in the region were able to protect working capital this past year. However, Farm Business Management instructor Josh Tjosaas is seeing tighter margins going into the new year. Interest costs are part of that discussion. "We're putting…Limited Impact for Northern Plains for Now
Published December 21, 2023
The closing of two international border rail crossings between the U.S. and Mexico has not had much of an impact for the Northern Plains yet. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says that will change if…Sustainable Cattle Production
Published December 21, 2023
Capturing ammonia from cattle manure and producing clean sustainable renewable energy and organic fertilizers is the mission of Bion Environmental Technologies. Bion CEO Bill O’Neill said the company is taking the negatives in cattle production and turning them into sustainable,…Custom Harvesters Worry Over H-2A Rules
Published December 21, 2023
Finding labor is the biggest challenge faced by members of U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. USCHI Secretary Mark Anderson points to the struggles with the H-2A program. “We’re running into a lot of regulatory issues there,” said Anderson. “We’re either going…Ag Coalition Seeks Reopening of Eagle Pass, El Paso Ports of Entry
Published December 21, 2023
The Agricultural Transportation Working Group is asking for the immediate reopening of the El Paso and Eagle Pass railroad crossings. In a letter to the Office of Homeland Security, this coalition said this closure is impacting the supply chain and…Kamieth to Succeed Brudermueller at BASF
Published December 21, 2023
Markus Kamieth will take over as BASF’s CEO in April, succeeding Martin Brudermueller. Kamieth is a member of the BASF board of directors. Chief Technology Officer Melanie Maas-Brunner, who was a finalist for the position, announced she will not renew…SDCGA Welcomes E15 Development
Published December 20, 2023
The EPA has submitted its final rule for year-round sales of E15 in eight Midwestern states to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray says OMB has 90…Midwest Dairy CEO to Retire in March
Published December 20, 2023
Midwest Dairy CEO Molly Pelzer has announced her retirement, effective March, 2024. Pelzer started her career with Midwest Dairy in 1984 as a program director working with schools and health care professionals. She held numerous leadership roles before taking on…Farming Changes Bring New Challenges
Published December 20, 2023
Wes Weible began farming in 1980 and has seen drastic changes in the ag industry over the years. Back then, acres were left unplanted every year. “Now with the machinery they have, none of the ground is black anymore. We…