Ag Business Articles
Jobs Cut at USDA
Published February 17, 2025
Thousands of government workers got pink slips late last week. The number of jobs cut in USDA has not been announced, but a ‘workforce optimization’ strategy is in place. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said these across-the-board job cuts will “delay…FFA Week: A Life-Long Impact
Published February 17, 2025
Sadie Frey is a communications specialist for Agtegra Farm Cooperative and is based in Aberdeen. Her home FFA chapter was the Northwestern Area FFA in Mellette, South Dakota. Frey’s high school didn’t have an FFA chapter until her junior year. "My…Beet Stock Values
Published February 16, 2025
American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock continues to trade in the mid $5,000s per share. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, last week 223 shares were brokered at $5,500 per share.Agriculturalist of the Year
Published February 16, 2025
The NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club paid tribute to former NDSU Extension Veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerry Stokka over the weekend, recognizing him as the Agriculturalist of the Year. "My main goal and purpose has always been to talk about…Fielding Questions: Hail Plan Analyzer
Published February 15, 2025
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Regional Vice President of Retail Insurance Keith Wilson is featured in the latest edition of the Fielding Questions podcast. Ahead of the 2025 growing season, Wilson highlights the Hail Plan Analyzer. "It is a way to…Farm Bureau Economist Warns of Tariff Risks
Published February 14, 2025
President Trump’s plan to raise U.S. tariffs to match those of other countries could have major consequences for agriculture, according to American Farm Bureau economist Betty Resnick. “Trade is super vital. The ability to export is super vital to American…Targeting a Trade Imbalance in Ethanol Market
Published February 14, 2025
The U.S. ethanol industry may soon see changes as President Donald Trump considers reciprocal tariffs on countries that limit American imports. Brazil, which has placed an 18 percent tariff on U.S. ethanol, is a likely target. Growth Energy Senior Vice…Domestic Market Needs a Boost
Published February 14, 2025
This past year represented a tale of two pork markets for the United States. National Pork Board Senior Vice President of Market Growth David Newman said international pork sales were strong, but domestic pork expenditures have a long way to…New Bill Pushes for Year-Round E15 Sales
Published February 14, 2025
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, calling for year-round sales of E15 fuel. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp said the bill is similar to…