Ag Business Articles
CoBank Releases 2020 Year Ahead Report
Published December 13, 2019
The U.S. rural economy will continue to face headwinds in the year ahead. CoBank made that assessment in its annual report. CoBank says farmers and ranchers are faced with declining working capital and record farm debt. Stable farmland values are…Cost Share Funds Available for Feed Transportation
Published December 13, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring have announced a new emergency cost-share program to defray feed transportation costs. The state emergency commission unanimously approved $250,000 for the program. Farmers and ranchers who can verify feed losses…Zollinger Honored at NCWSS Meeting
Published December 13, 2019
North Dakota State University professor emeritus Richard Zollinger has been recognized as a fellow by the North Central Weed Science Society. The longtime NDSU Extension weed specialist retired at two years ago.Gordon Moves into Leadership Role for ASA
Published December 12, 2019
Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon is the new president of the American Soybean Association. In the 100th year anniversary of ASA, Gordon is proud to be the sixth Minnesotan to serve in this role. "It brings a real spotlight to…Interest Rates Hold Steady
Published December 12, 2019
The Federal Reserve made no changes to its benchmark interest rates. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said rates will likely hold steady for all of 2020.Goehring Meets With Perdue, Wheeler
Published December 12, 2019
In a meeting with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring outlined concern with the surveys conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service. "I filled mine out recently and I noticed that when I got to the…SDFU Honors Daschle
Published December 12, 2019
The South Dakota Farmers Union has presented former Senator Tom Daschle with its 2019 Ag Ambassador Award. Daschle was a long-time Democratic leader, serving twice as the Majority Leader and as the Minority Leader. Daschle was also an active member…CHS Secures Rights to Corteva’s Confectionary Sunflower Business
Published December 11, 2019
CHS has acquired the exclusive breeding and distribution rights to the Corteva Agriscience confectionary sunflower and conoil sunflower programs in North America. The Corteva varieties will be rebranded under the CHS Royal Hybrid brand. For the 2020 growing season, the…Helping Manage Farm Stress
Published December 11, 2019
Agriculture groups are coming together to help farmers and ranchers manage stress. Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are partnering on a program to recognize signs of stress for individuals who work with farmers and ranchers.…