Ag Business Articles
Additional EID Tags Available to Ranchers
Published December 15, 2024
USDA will provide another 3 million electronic identification tags to farmers and ranchers. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven had urged the Agriculture Department to provide ranchers with the resources necessary to comply with the government’s EID mandate. The USDA rule…Gackle Transitions to ASA Chairmanship
Published December 15, 2024
Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland is the new president of the American Soybean Association, succeeding Josh Gackle of Kulm, North Dakota. Gackle now moves into the role of ASA chair. Jordan Scott of Valley Springs, South Dakota is an at-large executive…Beet Stock Values
Published December 14, 2024
American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock traded higher last week because of less supply. Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, said 155 shares were brokered from range of $5,300 to $5,650 for an average price of $5,356.45 per share.RFK to Meet With Senators This Week
Published December 14, 2024
As part of the confirmation process, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on Capitol Hill this week to meet with senators. Kennedy is President-Elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK is an advocate…MN Corn Matters
Published December 13, 2024
Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member John Swanson joins Corn Matters this week with information about the Minnesota Corn Innovation Grant Program. Click here to listen.Farming for the Future
Published December 13, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. Scott Hayes, a water quality-certified producer, talks about the climate-smart practices used on…A Farm Bill Deal Needs to be Done
Published December 13, 2024
Another one-year farm bill extension is widely anticipated. CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin, who also chairs the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, is concerned about the precedent. "We hope that doesn't become habitual where that just becomes the plan because…Canola Minute
Published December 13, 2024
In the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association, NCGA Executive Director Barry Coleman highlights the recent Canola Research Conference. Click here to listen.MFU Minute
Published December 13, 2024
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Government Antimonopoly Director Justin Stofferahn reports 2025 is the Year of the Cooperative. Stofferahn continues to have an important role in the business sector. Here is the report.