Ag Business Articles
A Domino Effect
Published December 28, 2023
To avoid militant attacks on the Red Sea, major commercial shipping companies have rerouted traffic around the Horn of Africa or docked ships in safe locations. Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance Chair Bob Sinner, who is also a partner in…Register Now for the Next NCI Market Webinar
Published December 28, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Market Update: Weather Edition webinar Wednesday morning at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Daryl Ritchison, director, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network. Go online for more information and to register.Investing in Trade Promotion
Published December 28, 2023
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development is investing $1 million to promote exports. This money will expand the services available through a private-public partnership known as South Dakota Trade.Planning for the Next 20 Years or Next 12 Months
Published December 27, 2023
Class III milk futures are trading in the $15-to-$16 territory. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says the price received on the farm is more variable than ever. "We've been in a weird spot over the past 24…BND Loans Help Replenish ND Cattle Herds
Published December 27, 2023
The Bank of North Dakota’s Livestock Rebuilder’s Loan Program is responsible for 16,000 head of cattle being added in the state over the past two years. The program was developed to strengthen North Dakota’s livestock industry after the 2021 drought…China OKs 26 GMO Licenses
Published December 27, 2023
For the first time, the Chinese government has approved 26 licenses for domestic seed companies to produce biotech corn and soybean varieties. The goal is to become more self-reliant and less dependent on imports from the U.S. and Brazil.What a Difference a Year Makes
Published December 26, 2023
Those differences can be seen as farmers close out the books for 2023. "If we just look year-over-year, it was tax planning to no end last year and what are we going to do with the profitability and how do we…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 26, 2023
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to gold and the Dow as the bright spot in the trade for this holiday week. Many commodities are in a…Fielding Questions
Published December 26, 2023
In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry AVP loan officer Kara Wulfekuhle discusses key financial ratios farmers and ranchers should keep in mind to help gauge the health of their operation. Fielding Quesitons is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services…