Ag Business Articles
Titan Machinery Purchases Two Companies
Published April 30, 2018
Fargo, North Dakota-based Titan Machinery says it has entered into an agreement to purchase two German companies which consists of four Case IH dealerships in Germany. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but the deal is expected…No Changes Expected in Fed Meeting
Published April 30, 2018
Federal Reserve officials will meet this week and are expected to make no changes to interest rates. The Fed has indicated two more rate increases will be seen this year, but that will likely depend on the level of inflation…Still Time to Fill Out Census of Ag
Published April 29, 2018
There is still time to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. USDA's National Ag Statistics Service has received more than 1.5 million completed questionnaires. However, the national return rate is currently lower than it was at this point in…GAO Recommends Crop Insurance Changes
Published April 27, 2018
The General Accountability Office has released its annual report, outlining ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government. One of the numerous recommendations in the report asks Congress to repeal the language in the current farm law…Bayer Sells a Portion of Lineup to BASF
Published April 27, 2018
Bayer has signed an agreement to sell a portion of its assets to BASF for $2.1 billion. This package includes certain seed treatment products, the digital farming platform and its global seed business. This deal was necessary to gain regulatory…USDA Launches Rural Development Website
Published April 26, 2018
USDA has launched a new website to help identify best practices for building rural prosperity. The webpage will highlight strategies that have been used to create jobs, build infrastructure, strengthen partnerships, and promote economic development in rural America. An interactive…RRV Farm Income Down in ’17
Published April 26, 2018
Average net income fell 28 percent for Red River Valley farms in the Minnesota and North Dakota Farm Business Management Programs in 2017. The average net farm income was just over $102,000. However, North Dakota State University Extension farm resource…A Bright Future for FFA Members
Published April 24, 2018
During the Minnesota FFA Convention, students had the opportunity to connect with colleges, technical schools, agribusinesses and farm groups. AgCentric Project Manager Judy Barka says this effort helps students see their future. "If they want to do something in agriculture,…Spray System Cleaner Designed to Handle Dicamba
Published April 24, 2018
Monsanto is collaborating with Adjuvants Unlimited LLC to develop the first-ever agricultural sprayer system cleaner designed to deactivate dicamba. This technology will be brought to market for this growing season and will be used within the rinse and cleanout process.