Ag Business Articles
Mexican Court Rules Against Higher Ethanol Blends
Published January 19, 2020
The Mexican Supreme Court has ruled against a federal rule that would have allowed for up to ten percent ethanol blends. The court called for more science-based evaluation of higher ethanol fuels. A pre-existing rule allows a maximum of 5.8…Potato Growers Optimistic For Year Ahead
Published January 17, 2020
Despite the challenges of the 2019 harvest, AMVAC Corporation Territory Sales Representative Ralph Frederick says there’s lots of optimism for 2020 at the Potato Expo. "It shows how strong farmers are to come out of a year like that and…Blight Could Carry Over into 2020
Published January 17, 2020
Gowan USA Product Marketing Manager Ken Reh says there is a chance blight could carry over in fields this spring. "It's important to start planning for the next season and understand options available," he explains. "The pathogen is going to…Larson Moves Up the USW Leadership Ladder
Published January 17, 2020
An East Grand Forks farmer is the new vice chair for U.S. Wheat Associates. Rhonda Larson has been farming nearly 30 years and was a member of the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council for 17 years. Oregon farmer Darren…Ag Safety Award to be Presented to William Nelson
Published January 17, 2020
The Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America is presenting its lifetime achievement award to William Nelson, who is retired from the CHS Foundation. Nelson was the first and longest-serving chair of the ASHCA board of directors. The award will…Crop Insurance Premiums Due Jan. 31
Published January 16, 2020
USDA's Risk Management Agency is reminding farmers that crop insurance premiums are due January 31. Accrual of interest had been deferred for the 2019 crop year. "The reason why the agency is making a big deal right now is because…Black Leg Ranch: A Story of Diversifying
Published January 15, 2020
The bread and butter of Black Leg Ranch has always been the cowherd. However, the Doan family had to diversity as more members were added. "We had already established some facilities with the lodge, and my son Jay said to…Moving Livestock Development Forward
Published January 15, 2020
There is a motive to move livestock development forward in North Dakota. Those conversations were one focus at the 2nd Annual Livestock Summit hosted by the North Dakota Livestock Alliance. "We try to get a pulse on the ag industry;…MN Corn Matters
Published January 15, 2020
A series of Nitrogen Smart meetings are coming up across Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension educator Brad Carlson shares more in Corn Matters, an update from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.