Ag Business Articles
A New Name for the Sioux Empire Farm Show
Published May 14, 2018
The Sioux Empire Farm Show has been renamed. The Sioux Falls event will now be known as the Sioux Empire Livestock Show. The Agri-Business Division of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce made the decision to help minimize confusion with…TruFlex Canola Coming to Canada in ’19
Published May 12, 2018
Monsanto Canada plans to commercialize TruFlex canola with Roundup Ready technology in 2019. TruFlex canola is Monsanto's first new biotech trait in canola since Roundup Ready canola was introduced to Canadian growers in 1996.Fordyce Appointed to FSA Administrator
Published May 11, 2018
A northwest Missouri farmer, Richard Fordyce, is the new Farm Service Agency Administrator. Fordyce was formerly Missouri’s State Executive Director for FSA and the director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Fordyce also served on the United Soybean Board.Freeland Joins Mosaic Company
Published May 11, 2018
Clint Freeland is the new senior vice president and chief financial officer for the Mosaic Company. He will begin the new role on June 4. Freeland previously worked in a similar role for Dynegy.Agricultural Retailers Association Hires Augusto
Published May 11, 2018
Melisa Augusto will be the new director of communications and marketing for the Agricultural Retailers Association. Augusto joins ARA from the National Association of Conservation Districts. She’s previously worked with the National Farmers Union.Dry Conditions Impact GrainCorp Financials
Published May 11, 2018
For the first six months of its fiscal year, the Australian-based GrainCorp had net profits of $27 million. That’s down from $68 million last year. The grain handling company was hurt by a 40 percent decline in crop production for…Bushel Announces $7 Million Investment
Published May 11, 2018
The grain industry software platform, Bushel, has announced a $7 million private investment round to accelerate its growth. Nearly a year ago, the Fargo-based firm launched with ten pilot locations in North Dakota. Today, Bushel is available to over 400…Adjustments Seen in Seed Industry
Published May 10, 2018
With the combination of Dow and DuPont, changes are being seen in the seed industry. Corteva Agriscience, which is the agriculture division for DowDuPont, has announced Pioneer will remain the flagship seed brand for the company. The U.S. retail channel,…Infrastructure Bill Not Expected in ’18
Published May 10, 2018
Congress is not expected to move a standalone infrastructure bill before the midterm elections. When asked, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders downplayed hope for an infrastructure bill, but said funding for some infrastructure priorities has been inserted into…