Ag Business Articles
Ag Education Leader and Mentor Passes
Published December 4, 2023
Longtime Minnesota ag teacher Bob Marzolf passed away Saturday. Marzolf taught at Forest Lake High School for 27 years. Marzolf is a past president of the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators and a member of the Minnesota FFA Hall of…Beet Stock Values
Published December 4, 2023
According to Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, 86 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares were brokered last week at an average price of $5,753 per share. Menke says the number of brokered shares traded is above average through the…Grand Farm Innovation Campus Opens Plot Applications for 2024
Published December 2, 2023
Grand Farm has opened applications for eight, half-acre plots for the 2024 growing season at their Casselton, North Dakota location. These plots are mant to help startups test and demonstrate their technology in the field. The application can be found…Ag Horizons Conference Coming to Pierre
Published December 2, 2023
South Dakota Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Caren Assman is looking forward to the education opportunities in Pierre Tuesday and Wednesday. “Ag Horizons is a conference for producers who are looking for education,” said Assman. “We’ll cover small grains, row…Year-End Tax Strategies
Published December 2, 2023
This is the time to analyze where you sit for the 2023 business year and evaluate finances ahead of tax season. Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten says buying equipment can be a good strategy if you can save a…AURI Update
Published December 1, 2023
AURI invites you to the Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable either in person or virtually. Hear more details in the latest AURI Update.Dry Bean Scene
Published December 1, 2023
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter says USDA's new RAPP program is happening at just the right time. Bratter also looks forward to BeanCon '24. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by…Beet Industry Strength Influences Farmland Values
Published December 1, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company stock continues to trade at record levels. "With the (ACSC) payment that came out, the (stock) price has really surged," said Chris Griffin, president, Red River Land Company. "The last sale was $5,850 per share which is…Expanded Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crops
Published December 1, 2023
The Risk Management Agency is expanding the availability of Enterprise Units to additional specialty crops. The diverse mix of crops getting this risk management option includes flax, buckwheat and millet.