Ag Business Articles
Ford Named Land O’ Lakes CEO
Published July 27, 2018
Beth Ford is the new President and CEO of Land O’ Lakes, a farm cooperative based in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Ford will take over as President and CEO on August 1. Ford replaces retiring CEO Chris Policinski. She is currently…A Retro Look for a New Combine
Published July 27, 2018
Case IH is going retro with the launch of a special edition 150 series Axial-Flow combine. This combine features the heritage International Harvester styling and colors. That includes the memorable white cab top and tire rims that were seen on…A Blow for Gene-Editing Technologies
Published July 27, 2018
The European Union’s highest court has ruled gene-editing technologies, like CRISPR, must be regulated like GMOs. That decision will be a hurdle for U.S. companies developing products through gene-editing.Boeck Joins Syngenta
Published July 27, 2018
Eric Boeck is the new head of marketing for Syngenta’s U.S. seeds business. Boeck formerly worked with DuPont Pioneer as a commercial digital leader. In his new role, Boeck will lead marketing for Syngenta’s growing business.Learning How to Advocate
Published July 26, 2018
The North Dakota FFA Officer team is back home after an agriculture advocacy training in Washington D.C. State Parliamentarian Jacy Hague met with lawmakers Tuesday. "I'm learning what I want an advocate for and how I want to do that in…Insurance Acquisition Finalized
Published July 26, 2018
AIG has completed its $5.5 billion acquisition of Validus Holdings. The deal includes a variety of specialty insurance franchises, including Crop Risk Services for crop insurance.Strong Weed Management Performance
Published July 26, 2018
In the central Red River Valley, near Hillsboro, Lovas Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says the crops are progressing well with timely rains. Weed management went well. "Where residuals were incorporated in soybeans, we had very good results. We're very pleased with…Vibrance Cinco OK’ed
Published July 26, 2018
The EPA has approved the registration for Syngenta’s Vibrance Cinco fungicide seed treatment for use on corn. Vibrance Cinco includes five active ingredients and five modes-of-action to deal with Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium.Syngenta Names New Head of Marketing for U.S. Seeds
Published July 26, 2018
Eric Boeck has joined Syngenta as its head of marketing. For 20-plus years, Boeck has been with DuPont Pioneer. During that time, Boeck has led teams in sales, marketing and digital agriculture.