Ag Business Articles
Bishop Moves to ASTA
Published December 6, 2023
The American Seed Trade Association has hired Katrina Bishop as its senior director of strategic communications. Most recently, Bishop was in a public affairs role with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.CFTC Takes Next Step for Carbon Credit Trading
Published December 5, 2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved its proposed guidance for the trading of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts. This action tells the markets what they need to consider when listing a carbon credit contract. This wraps up two years…A New GM for Rob-See-Co
Published December 5, 2023
Dr. Calvin Treat is the new general manager for Rob-See-Co. Treat has over 30 years of experience in the seed and trait business including 14 years with JC Robinson Seeds. Treat succeeds Chuck Lee who is retiring at the end…NDSU Extension Hires New Soybean Specialist
Published December 5, 2023
Wade Webster has joined NDSU Extension as a soybean specialist. Webster is an Iowa native who was at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his doctorate with a focus on white mold and sclerotina stem rot in soybeans.Township Officers Explore Animal Agriculture Opportunities
Published December 4, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood and North Dakota Pork Council Executive Director Tamra Heins briefed members of the North Dakota Township Officers Association Annual Convention in Bismarck this past week. Following the last legislative session, there are…A Self-Repair Option from Deere
Published December 4, 2023
John Deere is making a new enhanced self-repair solution available. Initially, this will be made available through Deere’s equipment mobile app and will allow customers to remotely download secure software updates directly to embedded controllers on compatible 4G-connected John Deere…Casselton Crush Plant is on Schedule for 2024 Production
Published December 4, 2023
Construction is on schedule for the new soybean crush facility at Casselton, North Dakota. North Dakota Soybean Processors Commercial Manager Bill McBee says the crush plant could start taking old crop beans as early as July of 2024. “We’ll hopefully…Donaldson Joins RRFN Staff
Published December 4, 2023
The Red River Farm Network announces the addition of Tyler Donaldson to its farm broadcast team. “We’re proud to welcome Tyler to the Red River Farm Network team,” said Don Wick, president, Red River Farm Network. “Tyler has the attitude and…SDFU Reviews Market Consolidation and Competition
Published December 4, 2023
The Biden Administration is striving to improve protections for farmers and ranchers who face predatory and anticompetitive practices by large meatpackers. The South Dakota Farmers Union hosted a panel discussion about market concentration at its annual convention. During that discussion,…