Ag Business Articles
Poncho Votivo Precise Targets the ‘Silent Yield Robber’
Published October 29, 2023
BASF has launched the Poncho Votivo Precise seed treatment for the 2024 growing season. This is a unique product that provides protection for soybeans from insects and nematodes. BASF Senior Field Technical Representative Troy Bauer said nematodes are a parasitic…Proficiency Awards Recognize Individual Skills
Published October 29, 2023
National FFA Proficiency finalists include Caydyn Hapa of Minnesota’s United South Central FFA for ag mechanics, Benjamin Schenesky of North Dakota’s Max FFA for diversified ag production, Brytin Hauf of North Dakota’s Max FFA for diversified crop production and John…Minnesotan is a Star Farmer Finalist
Published October 29, 2023
The National FFA Organization will name its Star Award winners this week. Daniel Jossund of Ada-Borup-West FFA in Minnesota is a finalist for the American Star Farmer award. Jossund raises sugarbeets, corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. He owns all his…FFA Nurtures an Interest in Research
Published October 29, 2023
Hadley Stiefvator is a member of South Dakota’s McCook Central FFA and is one of four finalists for the American Star in Agriscience. Stiefvator has completed research projects for her supervised agricultural experience, including salmonella reduction in dairy calves and…RRFN Offers Career Opportunity
Published October 29, 2023
The Red River Farm Network is seeking an ag journalist to join our team. Strong writing, speaking and digital skills are a must. A solid work ethic, the ability to travel and flexible work hours are also a requirement. More…Beet Stock Values
Published October 29, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales have been active the past few weeks and pushed prices to record levels. According to Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, 1,491 shares have been brokered the past two weeks and the…10-Year Treasury Yields Continue to Trend Higher
Published October 27, 2023
There was some pullback this past week, but StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman said the 10-year Treasury notes are close to five percent and still trending higher. "A lot of it is based on the increased debt certificates that…Condolences to Harold Petersen Family
Published October 27, 2023
Longtime Murdock, Minnesota farmer Harold Petersen, 81, passed away on Wednesday. Petersen was a founding member of the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative and later served its chairman. He served in numerous farm leadership roles, including time on the Minnesota…St. Lawrence Seaway Strike
Published October 27, 2023
The St. Lawrence Seaway is shutdown due a strike by Canadian Seaway workers. There are no ships waiting to leave the system, but more than 100 ships are outside waiting to move down the St. Lawrence Seaway. Some of the…