Ag Business Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published March 28, 2025
In this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist Joe Ikley talks about this year's desiccation trials and preparation for the upcoming growing season. Listen to the report.U.S. Sugar Industry Opposes Increased Brazilian Market Access
Published March 28, 2025
Brazilian officials are advocating for sugar to be included in trade negotiations with the U.S., but the American Sugarbeet Growers Association strongly opposes the move. Executive Vice President Luther Markwart called it a "non-starter," emphasizing that Brazil already plays a…Agricult-HER: Stephanie Sinner
Published March 28, 2025
From a small mountain valley in southwest Colorado to the prairies of North Dakota, Stephanie Sinner has always been rooted in agriculture. Former North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson took a chance on a recent college graduate and hired Sinner…Minnesota Dairy Farmers Drive Sustainability Efforts
Published March 27, 2025
Minnesota dairy farmers are playing a key role in sustainability initiatives by working with consumer packaged goods companies to track carbon intensity and conservation efforts. Lucas Sjostrom, managing director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, highlighted the evolution of these…Central Plains Dairy Expo Held in Sioux Falls
Published March 27, 2025
The Central Plains Dairy Expo was held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, drawing dairy producers and industry professionals from across the country and beyond. “When we put this show on, we focus on these dairies in…Agricult-HER: Amber Wood
Published March 27, 2025
Amber Wood is the executive director of the North Dakota Livestock Alliance, but she wasn’t born into agriculture. “I’m kind of an outlier.” While in high school, she had friends who were farm kids. “I started hanging out with them…Crop Input Financing Comes From Many Sources
Published March 26, 2025
Alternatives to traditional agricultural lending have gained more popularity, especially with seed and crop protection companies offering attractive financing options. RRFN asked Farm Credit Services of America Senior Vice President Dallas Kime about this trend. "You would think my answer…New Active Ingredient, Increased Flexibility
Published March 26, 2025
A new mode of action is available for the cereals market this year. Corteva Portfolio Marketing Lead Drew Clark says Tolvera herbicide has an active ingredient that is new to the cereals market. "This past year, a lot of growers…Agricult-HER: Nicole Koziolek
Published March 26, 2025
The Agricult-HER series continues with Nicole Koziolek, who is a retail marketing manager for Rosen's Inc. She also carries on the legacy started by her grandfather and has an ownership stake in the family farm. When she attended school or…