Ag Business Articles
CIH Acquires Advance Trading
Published March 25, 2025
Advance Trading has new ownership. Commodity & Ingredient Hedging, also known as CIH, has announced its acquisition of the Bloomington, Illinois-based Advance Trading. The companies will continue to operate under their current names.Agricult-HER: Alicia Harstad
Published March 25, 2025
According to Barnes County Extension Agent Alicia Harstad, there aren’t that many barriers for women in agriculture today. That’s because of the work of the women that went down the road before her. “I really appreciate all of the things…New R & D Head Named
Published March 24, 2025
Dr. Mike Graham is the new head of research and development for Bayer Crop Science. Graham succeeds Dr. Robert Reiter, who will retire. Graham has been with the company since 1996. He now leads the planting breeding business. The change…Canola Minute
Published March 24, 2025
This is the Canola Minute. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about recent meetings in Washington D.C. Click here to listen.SD Corn Comments
Published March 24, 2025
In the South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Taylor Sumpsion wishes everyone a Happy National Ag Day. Click here to listen.Farmers Secure 2025 Financing Despite Economic Challenges
Published March 24, 2025
Despite financial pressures, most farmers are securing financing for the 2025 season, according to Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Ron Dvergsten. "I have been pleasantly surprised that the farms I work with, I have not heard…Ag Women to Share Their Story in St. Paul
Published March 24, 2025
It is Women in Agriculture Day today at the Minnesota Legislature. Faribault farmer Gail Donkers is one of four women who will testify before the Senate Agriculture Committee this afternoon. "I think we're in for some very tough times ahead in…Incentives for Ag Development
Published March 24, 2025
In Bismarck, the North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee delivered a unanimous ‘do-pass’ recommendation for a $30 million incentive fund for large agricultural development. The proposed Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks was the focus of that discussion. The $450…Land O’Lakes Reports Annual Financials
Published March 24, 2025
Land O’Lakes finished the 2024 fiscal year with profits of $238 million, down from $254 million one year ago. The WinField United crop inputs business totaled $166 million, a decline of 28 percent. The dairy foods business has an annual…