Ag Business Articles
Lonetti Joins MN Farm Bureau
Published May 7, 2018
Josie Lonetti is Minnesota Farm Bureau’s new Public Policy Associate Director. Lonetti previously worked as a legislative assistant in the Minnesota Senate and served as a legislative coordinator for Messerli and Kramer. She will start her new role June 4.…ANIMART Centralizes Beef Business in North Central Region
Published May 7, 2018
ANIMART will concentrate its Stockmen's Supply business in Mandan, North Dakota with all services at the West Fargo location transitioning to Mandan by June 30. Tammy Johnson, DVM, will continue to operate in West Fargo and provide companion animal veterinary…Every Penny Counts
Published May 7, 2018
The planting season is off to a good start, but it’s not too early to be thinking about harvest equipment. Crary Industries west region manager Michael Erickson says early-order equipment discounts should be a consideration. "Right now, every penny counts."…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…