Ag Business Articles
Bayer AG Updates Crop Science Leadership
Published May 7, 2018
As Monsanto shares updates on changes to their Executive Leadership Team, Bayer also announces their new Executive Leadership Team for the Crop Science Division. President of Bayer’s Crop Science Division, Liam Condon, will lead the new Executive Leadership Team. Monsanto’s…Changes for Monsanto Executive Team
Published May 7, 2018
Monsanto Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant will be leaving Monsanto when Bayer AG acquires the company. In a statement, Grant says he’s made the decision to pursue new opportunities following the closing of the transaction. However, the statement doesn’t clarify…Birchmier Moves to Corteva
Published May 7, 2018
Corteva Agriscience, the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, has named Kacey Birchmier as its media relations manager. Birchmier was the agronomy and conservation editor for Successful Farming.Little Change Seen in Interest Rates
Published May 7, 2018
Interest expenses for farmers and ranchers have increased slightly. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the interest rates for most types of farm loans at commercial banks increased between one and one-and-a-half percentage points since 2015. Despite…AURI Update
Published May 4, 2018
In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, learn more about the Ag Innovation Partnership Program. Proposals are now being accepted.ND Soybean Growers Association Elects Officers
Published May 3, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association held officer elections at a recent board meeting. Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson will serve as president. In addition, Ryan Pederson of Rolette will serve as vice president and Greg Gussiaas of Carrington…Dairy Revenue Insurance Should be Available by Late Summer
Published May 3, 2018
The American Farm Bureau Federation has developed a new risk management product focused on milk revenue prices. The current landscape of insurance products available to dairy farmers involve margin-based tools. Director of Market Intelligence John Newton says Dairy Revenue Protection…Another RFS Meeting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Published May 3, 2018
Another White House meeting on the Renewable Fuel Standard and RINs is on the schedule. President Donald Trump will meet with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomy and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst on Tuesday. This…A Change at Wilbur-Ellis
Published May 3, 2018
After 16 years at the helm of the agribusiness division of Wilbur-Ellis, Dan Vradenburg is taking on a new job. Vradenburg will take over as the board chair for Cavallo Ventures, which is the venture capital portion of Wilbur-Ellis. The…