Ag Business Articles
New Loan Package for ND Ag Producers
Published January 22, 2020
The Bank of North Dakota is making another loan program to help farmers and ranchers hurt by rising costs and existing debt. The Ag Disaster Relief Program allows up to a 10-year amortization for chattel and up to a 25-year…Kemps to Shutdown Operations at Rochester Milk Plant
Published January 22, 2020
Kemps plans to discontinue operations at its Rochester, Minnesota milk processing plant in June. This announcement follows a decision by the owner of the plant, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated, to suspend operations and sell the facility. Kemps leases a portion…NBB Announces Big Target at Annual Conference
Published January 22, 2020
The National Biodiesel Board has an aggressive goal for biodiesel production. NBB CEO Donnell Rehagen says the industry currently produces three billion gallons of biodiesel each year. "Because of changing dynamics in carbon policy, we see a future that has…Simplot Completes Acquistion
Published January 22, 2020
The J.R. Simplot Company has finalized its purchase of Pinnacle Agriculture. The combined Pinnacle and Simplot staff will operate as Simplot Grower Solutions and focus on the distribution of crop inputs and related services.Little I Names Agriculturalist of the Year
Published January 22, 2020
Ray Erbele is being honored as the Little International Agriculturalist of the Year. Erbele ranches in the Streeter area and is a co-owner of Napoleon Livestock. The North Dakota State University Saddle and Sirloin Club will present the award during…Schaefer Represents MN in Excellence in Ag Contest
Published January 21, 2020
Karin Schaefer of Howard Lake represented the Minnesota Farm Bureau in this year’s Excellence in Agriculture contest at the American Farm Bureau convention. Schaefer, who serves as the Minnesota Beef Council executive director, was challenged to identify three issues critical…New Planter and Tillage Options From Kinze
Published January 21, 2020
Kinze Manufacturing has released new planter and tillage equipment. The ’05 Series’ planters were designed to reduce downtime and repairs while increasing performance. In addition, Kinze has introduced a new configuration for the 4705 planter that features tires in front…Roberts Receives Honors
Published January 21, 2020
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The award honors those who have devoted their careers to serving American agriculture. The Kansas senator is not seeking re-election.True North Equipment Announces Change to Team Structure
Published January 21, 2020
Dan Gorder is now the chairman of the board and John Oncken is chief executive officer for True North Equipment. for the company. Gorder and Oncken are long-time partners in the business. True North Equipment has eight John Deere locations…