Ag Business Articles
Taking Risks
Published July 2, 2018
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says tariffs, NAFTA and government policy are influencing the markets. "We're supposed to be looking at crop conditions and looking at weather maps. Instead, we're focusing more on the…AURI Update
Published June 29, 2018
In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, learn more about the development of co-products and their importance to Minnesota's economy.EPA Gets Firsthand Look at ND Agriculture
Published June 29, 2018
North Dakota Grain Growers Association E-Tour participant Nancy Beck works at EPA headquarters in Washington D.C. As Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Chemical and Pesticide Division, Beck says seeing how products are applied helps determine what regulations are workable. "You…ND Grain Growers Host 25th Annual E-Tour
Published June 29, 2018
Eleven employees of the Environmental Protection Agency experienced North Dakota agriculture on the North Dakota Grain Growers Association E-Tour. The group made a stop at NDGGA President Jeff Mertz’s farm near Hurdsfield, where they learned about the environmental and economic…Mason’s Message: Farmers Want Trade, Not Handouts
Published June 29, 2018
When it comes to current trends in agriculture, Indiana farmer and speaker Damian Mason says trade is the main event. "The American farmer does not want handouts, they want trade. But right now, we have a situation where our trade…A Night Dedicated to Agriculture at LRSC
Published June 29, 2018
Thursday evening, the Dakota Precision Ag Center at Lake Region State College hosted an event dedicated to agriculture. Guests heard from Myriad Mobile co-founder Ryan Raguse on the future of technology in agriculture. In addition, students hosted an indoor plot…Kukowski Elected to ASA Board
Published June 29, 2018
Strathcona, Minnesota farmer Jim Kukowski has been elected to serve on the American Soybean Association board. Kukowski represents Roseau and Lake of the Woods counties on the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association board. Minnesota has five directors on the ASA board.Folland Joins NCC Board
Published June 29, 2018
A Kittson County farmer is a new member of the Northern Crops Council Kris Folland represents the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. The Northern Crops Council is the governing board for the Northern Crops Institute.USGC Hires New Trade Policy Manager
Published June 28, 2018
Allison Nepveux has joined the U.S. Grains Council staff as the manager of trade policy. Previously, Nepveux worked for the United Fresh Produce Association.