Ag Business Articles
Cargill Releases 4Q and Year-end Financials
Published July 13, 2018
Cargill is reporting net earnings for 2018 of $3.1 billion. That’s up nine percent from last year. For the fourth quarter, net earnings totaled $711 million, more than double last year’s $347 million. Cargill’s animal nutrition and protein segments were…Optimism Seen for Those in Ag Education
Published July 12, 2018
With a tight farm economy, there is a need for affordable farm management assistance. Brian Boomgaarden and other adult farm business management instructors provide that support. "Cash flow and working capital are big things. With the downturn in the farm…A Turn-Around Quarter for CHS
Published July 12, 2018
In the third quarter, the nation’s largest farm cooperative enjoyed a significantly better financial situation. CHS had net earnings of $229 million, which compares to a loss of $45 million one year ago. When Jay Debertin took over as president…A Merger for Two Major Co-ops
Published July 12, 2018
Members of Reynolds United Co-op and Halstad Elevator Company will merge into one entity at the beginning of 2019. Reynolds United Co-op CEO/General Manager Paul Coppin says both cooperatives are in strong financial condition, but there will be an opportunity…Timely Analysis Impacted by USDA Decision
Published July 12, 2018
After August 1, USDA will no longer provide pre-report access to select media outlets. USDA described this as move to equal access. DTN/Progressive Farmer editor-in-chief Greg Horstmeier says that may sound good in theory, but that reality could be entirely…HELM Agro Expands Portfolio
Published July 11, 2018
HELM Agro is acquiring the EXTREME herbicide brand from BASF. This well-recognized weedkiller provides burndown and season-long residual control of more than 50 broadleaf and grass weeds in Roundup Ready soybeans, Clearfield corn and Roundup Ready alfalfa.ND Corn Growers Elect Officers
Published July 10, 2018
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association has elected new executive officers to lead the organization. Randy Melvin of Buffalo will serve a one-year term as president. In addition, Paul Thomas of Velva will serve as vice president, and Rob Hanson…Ag Communication Program Debuts at UM-Crookston
Published July 10, 2018
In the fall, the University of Minnesota-Crookston is offering a new Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Communications degree. University of Minnesota Agriculture Business lecturer Margot Rudstrom says there is a need for agriculture communicators. "With fewer people involved in agriculture, we…Varying Opinions on Biotech Ingredient Disclosure
Published July 10, 2018
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is evaluating the scope of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act. Many processed foods are made with oils or sugars derived from biotech crops, but the end-product has levels that can’t be detected and impossible to…