Ag Business Articles
Potato LEAF Takes Leadership Training to the Next Level
Published January 11, 2024
The mission of the Potato Leadership Education and Advancement Foundation is to nurture leadership within the potato industry. During Potato Expo, Foundation Chairman Gregg Halverson announced a new program to expand that effort. "We would call in leadership in the field;…NDSCS Receives Another Major Donation
Published January 11, 2024
The North Dakota State College of Science at Wahpeton has received a $500,0000 donation from Linda Kosel Patterson. The money will be used to create the Kosel Family Agriculture Lab. The Kosel and Patterson families donated 95 acres of farmland…CHS Releases 1Q Financials
Published January 10, 2024
CHS is reporting first quarter net income of $523 million. That’s down from record first quarter earnings of nearly $793 million one year ago. Continued strong soybean meal and soybean oil demand drove strong gains in the ag business. The…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…