Ag Business Articles
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…Income Rises for CF Industries
Published May 3, 2018
CF Industries is reporting first quarter earnings of $63 million. That’s up from a $23 million loss last year. Due to challenging spring weather, fertilizer sales are down nearly eight percent from the same time last year. The lower sales…Updates to the Livestock Indemnity Program
Published May 2, 2018
On April 24, USDA announced changes to its Livestock Indemnity Program. Producers who lost livestock to diseases directly related to an eligible adverse weather event may now be eligible for assistance. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Livestock Program Specialist Brad…An Earnings Uptick for Land O’Lakes
Published May 2, 2018
For the first quarter, Land O’Lakes reports net earnings of $115.7 million. That compares to nearly $110 million in the same period last year. The co-op’s financial performance was driven by its Animal Nutrition business segment. The Dairy Foods division…Bunge Reports First Quarter Loss
Published May 2, 2018
Bunge is reporting a first quarter loss of $29 million, compared to a profit of $39 million one year ago. Moving forward, the silver lining for the company could be in the soybean crush. Bunge Chief Executive Officer Soren Schroder…A New Name for NDSU Extension
Published May 2, 2018
In response to a recent review by the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, the name and mission for Extension was updated. The North Dakota State University Extension Service is now known as NDSU Extension, with the new motto…Rinker Joins AFIA
Published May 2, 2018
Bridget Rinker is the new development assistant for the American Feed Industry Association. Rinker will support AFIA President and CEO Joel Newman by managing programs and communications, as well as support the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Previously, Rinker…Syngenta Lawsuit Info to be Released May 11
Published May 2, 2018
Corn farmers who are eligible for payments from Syngenta’s legal settlement will begin receiving official notices May 11. Those same farmers have until October 12 to file claims. This lawsuit deals with Syngenta’s release of the Viptera and Agrisure corn…Deere Introduces New Tillage Tool
Published May 1, 2018
Deere and Company has introduced new tillage and nutrient application equipment. The 2430 Chisel Plow and 2430C Nutrient Applicator includes TruSet precision depth control. This system allows operators to have on-the-go, in-cab shank depth control.