Ag Business Articles
Deere Unveils New Features for ’19 Tractors
Published June 19, 2018
John Deere has announced updates for its 9R family of tractors for model year 2019. For the first time, Deere is offering a 120-inch track spacing option for 9470RX, 9520RX and 9620 RX series four-track tractors. A factory-installed Generation 4…USCA Leader Appreciates New Trade Approach
Published June 18, 2018
Mandan, North Dakota rancher Kenny Graner was part of the face-to-face meeting with Trump Administration officials Friday. Graner is happy with the tough talk on trade. "It is a breath of fresh air." Graner, who is president of the U.S.…Unapproved Wheat Variety Confirmed North of the Border
Published June 18, 2018
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the discovery of an unapproved biotech wheat variety in southern Alberta. The wheat was found growing on the roadside last summer. Roundup Ready wheat was field tested years ago in Canada, but those…Costs Drive More Farmers to Enterprise Unit Crop Insurance Products
Published June 16, 2018
With the optional units in crop insurance, each farm and crop are insured separately. With enterprise units, all acres of the same crop in the same county are combined. Grand Forks crop insurance agent Norm Enerson says the rates for…MSRPC Officer Team Re-elected
Published June 15, 2018
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council officer team will serve another term. President Patrick O’Leary, who farms at Benson, will be joined by vice president Cole Trebesch of Springfield. Pat Sullivan of Franklin is the secretary and Joe Serbus…Petefish Returns for Another Term as MSGA President
Published June 15, 2018
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Michael Petefish has been re-elected for another term. Wheaton farmer Jamie Beyer is vice president. Mark Jones of St. James is treasurer and Bob Worth of Lake Benton is secretary.NFU Announces Beginning Farmers Institute Class
Published June 15, 2018
Twenty farmers and ranchers from across the U.S. will participate in the 2018/19 National Farmers Union Beginning Farmers Institute Program. The program is designed to help the next generation of farmers succeed by providing mentorship, technical training and leadership development.…Abengoa Sells Cane Plants to Cargill
Published June 14, 2018
Cargill has agreed to purchase two sugarcane processing plants in Brazil. These facilities are currently owned by the biofuels company Abengoa Bioenergia. which is going through bankruptcy. Brazilian media reports the sale is valued at $80 million.Land Values are “Surprisingly Good”
Published June 14, 2018
Farmers National Company has released its latest report on farmland values. According to regional sales manager Brian Mohr, land prices in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are “surprisingly good.” Prices for average-to-lower quality land is down slightly from a…