Ag Business Articles
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…New Sugarbeet Root Maggot Control Labeled
Published January 21, 2020
Vive Crop Protection has issued a label recommendation for its Midac FC for control of sugarbeet root maggot. The EPA registered this product in 2019. Midac FC can be mixed with liquid fertilizer or water and applied in-furrow.FBN Releases HedgeCommand
Published January 21, 2020
Farmers Business Network has launched a new grain marketing system that uses data science and economic analysis to generate personalized pricing recommendations. HedgeCommand pulls together cash sales, futures and options and crop insurance to offer a perspective on profitability and…MFBF Takes Home Hardware at National Convention
Published January 20, 2020
The Minnesota Farm Bureau was one of six states to receive the New Horizon Award at this year’s Farm Bureau convention. The award recognizes state Farm Bureaus for the most innovative new programs, and Minnesota members devised a program that…Grosz Makes “Sweet 16” in Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Published January 20, 2020
At the 2020 Farm Bureau convention, NDFB's Rachel Grosz of Mott, North Dakota advanced to the “Sweet 16” round in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet competition. Hear about Grosz's experience in this RRFN interview.TransFARMation: Let People Help You
Published January 20, 2020
Binford, North Dakota farmer and rancher Tanner Overby's life changed nearly one year ago on January 30, 2019 when both of his hands got caught in a feed mixer wagon. There were extensive injuries to his hands and arm and…CHS Names New Executive VP/CFO
Published January 20, 2020
CHS has announced the hiring of a new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Effective January 29, Olivia Nelligan will assume that role. Most recently, Nelligan served as the founder and CEO for a strategic advisory firm called Inish…Groundwater Protection Maps Updated
Published January 20, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture updated groundwater protection maps to help farmers comply with the states Groundwater Protection Rule. The rule restricts fall nitrogen application in areas vulnerable to contamination and outlines steps to reduce the severity of contamination in…New Barley Varieties Approved
Published January 20, 2020
The American Malting Barley Association approved the addition four new two-row barley varieties to its recommended list of malting barley varieties for 2020. The trade association of distilling and malting companies is adding AAC Connect, LCS Odyssey, Moravian 164 and…