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New Roles for Elser and Fuhr at Syngenta

Published June 12, 2018

Syngenta has announced two leadership appointments in its U.S. seeds business. David Elser will assume the newly-created role as the head of Syngenta’s top producer grower segment. Most recently, Elser oversaw U.S. seed sales and biofuels for Syngenta. G.W. Fuhr…

Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Delayed

Published June 12, 2018

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will not see the nitrogen fertilizer rule implemented this year. The Minnesota House and Senate Agriculture Committees have used their authority to prevent the adoption of the controversial rule until after the next legislative session, which…

CropLife America Names Novak as President/CEO

Published June 11, 2018

A familiar name is taking over as the president and CEO of CropLife America. Chris Novak, who has served in a similar role for the National Corn Growers Association and National Pork Board, will begin his new duties August 20.…

Bayer Closes on the Monsanto Deal

Published June 11, 2018

Bayer has finalized its purchase of Monsanto. Monsanto will operate independently until Bayer completes the sale of portions of its business to BASF. Once that happens, Bayer will drop the use of the Monsanto brand name.

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Future of CRISPR Technology Highlighted at Boston Event

Published June 11, 2018

The future of CRISPR and gene editing was the focus of a conference last week at Harvard University. The pros and cons of this genetic selection was highlighted for human health, crop production and animal agriculture. Edgerton, Minnesota hog farmer…

ND Land Values Vary

Published June 11, 2018

North Dakota land values declined one percent over the past year. The 2018 County Rents and Prices Report is based on surveys conducted in February and March. Declining land values were reported in northwest, north-central, east-central North Dakota and in…

Trump Tweets About Trade

Published June 11, 2018

While in Singapore preparing for his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump is still focused on the just-completed G-7 meetings in Quebec. In a tweet last night, Trump questioned the large trade surpluses these countries…

U.S. Trade Team Visits Japan

Published June 11, 2018

Agriculture Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney is leading a trade mission to Japan this week. Nearly 50 agricultural companies and farm organizations are represented on the trip, including the U.S. Soybean Export Council and U.S. Grains…

North Dakota FFA Officers Begin Year of Service

Published June 8, 2018

After days of anticipation and a few delegate re-votes, the new North Dakota FFA officers are ready for their year of service. Brianna Maddock from the Kindred FFA Chapter is the new president. The secretary is Caleb Boehm from the…

Building a Career in Ag Education

Published June 8, 2018

A year of service as a North Dakota State FFA officer is inspiring some to pursue a career in agricultural education. Retired FFA Reporter Alicia Hellman from Harvey, North Dakota is majoring in agricultural education at North Dakota State University.…

Ag Business Articles

New Roles for Elser and Fuhr at Syngenta

Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Delayed

CropLife America Names Novak as President/CEO

Bayer Closes on the Monsanto Deal

Future of CRISPR Technology Highlighted at Boston Event

ND Land Values Vary

Trump Tweets About Trade

U.S. Trade Team Visits Japan

North Dakota FFA Officers Begin Year of Service

Building a Career in Ag Education

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