Ag Business Articles
Biologicals: The Next Evolution in Agriculture
Published November 22, 2023
The current buzzword in farming is biologicals, but there are a lot of unknowns. "There's lots of uncertainty as to what makes them work and lots of questions about getting consistent results so it depends on what you have," said…ADM Ups Its Sustainability Game in Brazil
Published November 22, 2023
Archer Daniels Midland is expanding its regenerative agriculture program in Brazil. Initially, ADM will focus on three areas; fertilizer use and increased use of biological inputs, no-till farming and cover crops. There is a new pilot program that will collect…Prop 12 Compliant Market Data Now Available
Published November 22, 2023
USDA Market News is now reporting the market premium for hogs raised in compliance with California’s Proposition 12. These hogs are raised with specific sow housing requirements. Prop 12 takes effect at the beginning of the year, but the National…New Financing Option for Your Next Pickup
Published November 21, 2023
The Certified Agriculture Group is rolling out Certified Agriculture Dealer Financing. “What makes CADFi different from other financing/leasing opportunities are the irregular payment terms. When we finance/lease any of our equipment on our farm or ranch, we like to have payment…Another Carbon Pipeline Project Abandoned
Published November 21, 2023
Wolf Carbon Solutions is withdrawing its permit application in Illinois for a carbon capture pipeline that was going to move CO2 from two ADM ethanol plants in Iowa to a sequestration site in Illinois. Summit Carbon Solutions has had its…A Good Fall Fertilizer Season
Published November 21, 2023
It’s too early to determine if the fall fertilizer season has been a success, but StoneX fertilizer specialist Josh Linville is looking at positive trends. "We're hearing a lot of good phosphate potash demand," said Linville. "Anhydrous sounds like it's pretty…Razor Thin Margins in Congress
Published November 21, 2023
The Republicans have 222 seats in Congress, while the Democrats have 213. In the Senate, there is a 50-50 split. A shift in just a few seats in either chamber next year would change party control. will determine which party…Departure Pending for STB Chair
Published November 21, 2023
Surface Transportation Board Chairman Martin Oberman will not seek a second term. Oberman’s five-year term expires at the end of the year, but will serve for a few months into 2024.Rural Mainstreet Index Declines
Published November 21, 2023
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index has dropped to its lowest level in three years. The survey of bank CEOs in the ten-state region found farmland values are holding strong, but the growth in prices has slowed. Higher borrowing costs…