Ag Business Articles
WOTUS is Back in the Courts
Published November 20, 2023
The Waters of the United States rule is back in the courts. The Biden Administration finalized its WOTUS rule in September after the Supreme Court ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency. Twenty-four states have filed an amended complaint at the…A Thanksgiving Pardon
Published November 20, 2023
A pair of Minnesota turkeys will receive a presidential pardon today on the South Lawn of the White House. National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Lykken, who is president of the Jennie-O Turkey Store in Willmar, will make the presentation. The…Hall of Fame Honors
Published November 19, 2023
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting inducted Mike Perrine and Mike Murphy into its Hall of Fame. Perrine owns MP Ag Radio in Troy, Illinois and previously worked for AgriTalk and WKAN Radio. Murphy retired after more than five decades…Hatch Surprised With Distinguished Service Award
Published November 19, 2023
Gardner Hatch received the NAFB's Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award. Hatch is with Woodruff and is a longtime supporter of farm broadcasting. That includes two years of service on the NAFB Board of Directors.Boyer Named Farm Broadcaster of the Year
Published November 19, 2023
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting recognized Lorrie Boyer as the Farm Broadcaster of the Year. Boyer is the farm director at KSIR Radio, Fort Morgan, Colorado, The Horizon Award, which honors the achievement of farm broadcasters with less than…Hart to Succeed Gill as NAFB President
Published November 19, 2023
Joe Gill’s term as president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting wraps up at the end of the year. Gill is the farm director at KASM, Albany, Minnesota. Carah Hart of Brownfield Ag News will succeed Gill. Hart previously…From A to Z
Published November 19, 2023
Pioneer has launched its new Z-Series soybean varieties. “We’re just stepping up performance across the board,” explained Liz Knutson, soybean marketing manager, Pioneer. “I’ll use agronomics as an example, we’re bringing more Peking varieties forward and in maturity groups where…A Promotion for Moeller
Published November 18, 2023
Ryan Moeller of Fargo, North Dakota is WinField United’s new product manager for sunflowers, wheat and peas. Moeller has been with WinField United for nearly 21 years.Vculek Selected for Potato LEAF ’24 Class
Published November 18, 2023
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation has selected its 2024 Leadership Institute class. There is one member of the class from the region, Katie Vculek of Crete, North Dakota. The ten-day training program will be held February 21-March 1.