Ag Business Articles
Titan Machinery Announces Record Quarter
Published November 30, 2023
West Fargo-based Titan Machinery is reporting record fiscal third quarter revenue of $694 million, up from $669 million a year ago. Equipment revenue is up $12.8 million year-over-year. Gross profit for the fiscal third quarter is reported at $138.3 million.PUC to Review Pipeline Issue
Published November 30, 2023
The North Dakota Public Service Commission will host a hearing later this month regarding Summit Carbon Solutions’ attempt to block local ordinances in Burleigh and Emmons counties. Summit claims the county ordinances are “unreasonably restrictive” and would prevent the carbon…Year-Round E15 Goes Back to Court
Published November 30, 2023
The states of Iowa and Nebraska are seeking a summary judgment to require EPA to act on the year-round sale of E15 fuel in the Midwest. Eight states, including Minnesota and South Dakota, asked the agency last year for a…Tax Changes Sought
Published November 30, 2023
A unique coalition of farm groups is urging congressional leadership to extend tax provisions that impact Rural America. That request includes the full expensing of new equipment, which drops to an 80 percent deduction this year and is phased out…Optimism Seen at NDAA Agribusiness Expo
Published November 30, 2023
The North Dakota Agribusiness Association Agribusiness Expo was held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Avalon Center in Fargo. This event replaces the Northern Ag Expo in the Fargodome. "We're happy," reports NDAA Executive Director Stu Letcher. "We were concerned about…Contact FSA Office Regarding Disaster Relief
Published November 29, 2023
Every Minnesota county is included in at least one disaster declaration from this past year, with drought, excessive rain, snow, hail and high winds triggering the disaster program assistance. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place is encouraging farmers…A USDA Program Could Help Boost U.S. Wheat Sales
Published November 29, 2023
U.S. Wheat Associates strives to enhance trade relationships. “Sometimes it’s a challenge," said Rhonda Larson, past chair, USW. "Our wheat isn’t the cheapest wheat out there.” USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program could help bolster trade. “It’s federal money for us…A Partnering of Political Capital
Published November 29, 2023
RDL & Associates and Power Play Partners have formed a joint venture to provide government affairs strategy to clients. Dave Ladd is the founder and president of RDL & Associates in Minnesota. Power Play Partners was founded by Todd Henderson…Simplifying Sustainability
Published November 29, 2023
Pivot Bio has a program that connects farmers who are replacing synthetic nitrogen with others in the supply chain. Pivot Bio Head of Commercial Sustainability Randy Minton says this provides a sustainability story. "We collect that data and we pull…