Ag Business Articles
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…Carrington, ND Native to Join Associated Potato Growers Staff
Published July 10, 2018
On August 1, Bryan Miller will join the staff of Associated Potato Growers Incorporated. Miller will succeed Paul Dolan as the chief executive officer. Associated Potato Growers is the largest fresh potato packer in the Red River Valley with facilities…Hendel Takes AFBF Job
Published July 10, 2018
The American Farm Bureau Federation has named John Hendel as its director of event sales. With Farm Bureau’s ownership of Farmfest and Dakotafest, Hendel is in familiar territory. From 1991-to-2005, Hendel was the show director when those farm shows were…Expansion Planned for Dakota Specialty Milling
Published July 10, 2018
Dakota Specialty Milling is expanding its operations in Fargo. This expansion project includes new equipment, renovations and more land for the value-added agriculture business. The investment for this project is expected to total $15 million.DowDuPont Advisory Committee Adds Members
Published July 9, 2018
DowDuPont has announced new members of its advisory committees. For the Corteva Agriscience division, the new members are former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and former Cargill CEO Greg Page. The committee will support the DowDuPont leadership team as it moves…