Ag Business Articles
Tissue Sampling Data Reveals Trends in Crop Health
Published December 10, 2019
Depending on moisture, the amount of nitrogen available to growers was reduced this past year. WinField United Regional Agronomist Eric Hanson says weather also influences the availability of micronutrients. A soil sample is a priority. "We want to make the…Source Makes Nitrogen and Phosphorus More Available
Published December 10, 2019
Sound Agriculture has launched a first-of-its-kind product to help make nitrogen and phosphorus more available. Co-founder and chief technology officer Travis Bayer says Source is a chemistry that activates the soil microbiome. "What we've figured out how to do is…West Polk SWCD Manager Recognized
Published December 10, 2019
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has named Nicole Bernd as its outstanding soil and water conservation district employee of the year. Bernd is the district manager for the West Polk Soil and Water Conservation District.Advanced Acre Prescription Program Launched
Published December 10, 2019
WinField United is launching its Advanced Acre Prescription Program in select markets in 2020. A full commercial launch is expected in 2021. This program takes data from the Answer Plot program to generate customized prescriptions for each farm. If participating…McNaughton is College Aggies Online Scholarship Winner
Published December 9, 2019
The Animal Agriculture Alliance has named this year’s College Aggies Online scholarship winners. North Dakota State University student Sarah McNaughton was a first-place recipient in the competition. College Aggies Online connects college students across the country interested in promoting agriculture.Torno Re-Elected to Sunflower Board
Published December 9, 2019
CROPLAN by WinField United product manager Mark Torno has been re-elected to serve on the National Sunflower Association board of directors. Torno represents the hybrid seed industry on the board.North Dakota’s Roger Johnson Retiring as NFU President
Published December 9, 2019
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson will not seek re-election when his term ends in March. Johnson notified the NFU board last week about the retirement plans. The former North Dakota agriculture commissioner and Turtle Lake native has served as…Mueller Named American Crystal Board Chair
Published December 9, 2019
Former Vice-Chairman of the American Crystal Sugar Company Board of Directors David Mueller is the new Chairman of the Board. Mueller was elected during last week's annual meeting in Fargo. He farms in the Cummings, North Dakota area. The new…Knutson Wraps Up Time on American Crystal Board
Published December 9, 2019
Fisher, Minnesota farmer and former American Crystal Sugar Company Board Chairman Curt Knutson said farmers don't want to experience another harvest like 2019. "It's a bump in the road. We'll get past it in 2020." Knutson told attendees at the…