Ag Business Articles
Leopold Finalists Named
Published July 18, 2018
Three finalists have been named for North Dakota’s Leopold Conservation Award. The finalists are the Joe and Patty Breker farm at Havana, the Cody and Deanna Sand ranch at Ashley and the Jeremy and Sarah Wilson farm at Jamestown. A…New Specialists Added to Central Grasslands REC Staff
Published July 18, 2018
The North Dakota State University Central Grasslands Research Extension Center at Streeter is adding two new specialists. Lisa Pederson is the center’s new livestock specialist and Erin Gaugler will be the range research specialist. Pederson has been the beef quality…An Agreement Between Nutrien and Agrible
Published July 17, 2018
Nutrien is in the process of acquiring Agrible Incorporated for $63 million. Agrible is a digital agriculture company that focuses on agronomic and on-farm advisory tools. Nutrien was formed in January with the merger of Agrium and Potash Corp. Earlier…Corteva Exec Picked for USDA Undersecretary Post
Published July 17, 2018
President Donald Trump has nominated Scott Hutchins to be the USDA undersecretary for research, education and economics. Hutchins is the global leader of integrated field sciences for Corteva Agriscience. Hutchins is an entomologist who also serves as an adjunct professor…SD Corn Comments
Published July 16, 2018
Hear more about new leadership at the Environmental Protection Agency in this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Bratland Appointed President of Legend Seeds
Published July 16, 2018
Effective August 1, Tim Bratland will be the president of Legend Seeds. Bratland’s appointment is part of an executive transition that includes President Glen Davis’ move into the role of CEO. Davis is the only other individual to serve as…engAGe: Marketing 101
Published July 16, 2018
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Katie Miller works with loan officers, also farmers and ranchers on managing risk and making good marketing decisions. Having a plan is important, especially in times of trade uncertainty. "I really feel if everyone's…UM President Announces Plans to Step Down
Published July 16, 2018
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler has announced his decision to step down from that role in July of 2019. Kaler plans to work as president emeritus for one year. After taking a sabbatical, Kaler will take a faculty position…Farm Lenders Preparing for Trade Uncertainty
Published July 16, 2018
Farm lenders are preparing to deal with trade uncertainty this fall. Barry Hanson, Executive Vice President, United Valley Bank, believes calmer heads will prevail. "I think China needs us. Maybe I'm just being naive and hopeful, but I think it…