Articles tagged under: supply chain
Supply Chain Improvements
Published March 5, 2023
The supply chain headaches should be reduced in the season ahead. CHS Executive Vice President of Country Operations Rick Dusek does not expect significant problems in securing crop protection products. It feels like the supply will be pretty good. That's…Supply Chain for 2023 Restored
Published February 6, 2023
Mark Ramsey, who leads MR Ag Consulting, is excited to see logistical issues worked out in 2023 after the recent supply chain struggles. “Things have finally progressed to where we’re able to get what we need when we want it.”…#3: Supply Chain Challenges
Published January 2, 2023
Supply chain shortages have affected every aspect of agriculture. Steel shortages, labor issues and transportation challenges were in place before the pandemic began. Those problems only intensified this past year. The timeline between ordering a new tractor and when it…Supply Chain Bill Introduced
Published December 14, 2022
Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio and California Democratic Representative Ro Khanna have introduced legislation demanding cabinet-level agencies identify weaknesses in the U.S. supply chain. USDA would be part of that process. The bill also calls for federal financing programs to…Well Positioned for ’23
Published November 23, 2022
Rail, river and trucking issues are in the headlines. However, UPL North American Head Craig Brekkas says the supply chain situation is improving. "Certainly, last year was an extremely challenging year and I expect that this year will be challenging, but…Tax Planning and Cash Flow 2023
Published November 15, 2022
AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander says this year's tax season and planning for 2023 may be more challenging than years past. Supply chain issues remain and rising input costs present new problems for farmers and ranchers when planning purchases. "If…ND Meat Processors Receive USDA Grant
Published November 3, 2022
A national rollout of USDA funding is helping meat processors in Mott and Mandan, North Dakota. Rural Development State Director Erin Oban announced the grants. "Rural Development was given a responsibility to design programs that would respond to challenges in…White House Envoy Expects Rail Agreement to be Ratified
Published September 21, 2022
The White House special envoy on supply chain issues, Stephen Lyons, is confident union railroad workers will ratify the new labor contract. The tentative agreement was reached September 14, but at least one union is threatening to go on strike…No End in Sight for Supply Chain Headache
Published July 12, 2022
The investment bank, Carl Marks Advisors, surveyed more than 100 U.S. supply chain executives. More than half of the people surveyed do not expect a return to a more normal supply chain until 2024 or beyond. Another 22 percent said…