Ag Business Articles
Kee Retires
Published December 6, 2024
After nine years with the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, Research Director David Kee has retired. Previously, Kee worked for Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, McNease State University, Texas A&M University and the Texas Extension Service.More Layoffs at Deere
Published December 6, 2024
On January 5, Deere and Company will lay off another 100 workers from its Waterloo plant. Since May, Deere has laid off more than 1,900 employees at its production facilities and its headquarters.Another Record Broken for ACSC
Published December 6, 2024
For American Crystal Sugar Company, growers harvested a record 12.7 million tons of beets in 2023. Yields totaled just under 32 tons per acre with sugar content at 18.5 percent. The increased sugar content increased the net grower payment to…Grain Elevator Outlook
Published December 6, 2024
U.S. farmers harvested the second-largest corn and soybean crop ever. That improved the carry in the futures market and boosted the outlook for grain elevators. According to a new report from CoBank, challenges remain with a potential trade war and…New Voices on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board
Published December 6, 2024
USDA has announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. From this region, newly-appointed members are Bill Post of Chandler, Minnesota; VeaBea Thomas of Harrold, South Dakota and Oren Lesmeister of Parade, South Dakota. Their…River Restrictions
Published December 6, 2024
Due to dry conditions, barge draft and tow-sizes have been reduced on the Mississippi River. Draft sizes have dropped to 11-and-a-half feet from St. Louis to Cairo, Illinois. That results in a reduction of nine-to-14 barges or 25-to-40 percent of…Sulfur: A Critical Nutrient for the Crop
Published December 5, 2024
Mosaic Senior Technical Sales Manager Sherry Koch said a soil test provides a good foundation for sulfur levels. "I like to see folks do it in the spring," said Koch. "Knowing that that's not always possible, I just recommend farmers…Waiting for 45Z Tax Credit Guidance
Published December 5, 2024
Uncertainty surrounds the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. The Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp remains upbeat. "We are hopeful that they (Biden Administration) will put out an interim guidance for some type…Pinched by a High-Interest Environment
Published December 5, 2024
A surplus grain supply is delivering another problem for farmers. "Things like interest rates and inflation just make all of that even more difficult," said John Griffith, executive vice president, CHS. "When you're in a market of oversupply, grain needs…