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A Positive Financial Report for Mosaic
Published May 8, 2018
In the first quarter, Mosaic reports a profit of $42 million. That compares to a net loss of $1 million last year. Higher prices for Mosaic’s phosphate and potash products gave the sales figure a boost, although trade volumes were…1Q Loss for The Andersons
Published May 8, 2018
The Andersons suffered a net loss of $1.7 million in the first quarter. A year ago, the Ohio-based agriculture company had profits of nearly $2 million. The Andersons report better year-over-year results for its grain and ethanol businesses. Income from…U.S. Trade Deficit With China Grows
Published May 8, 2018
China’s trade surplus with the United States grew last month. The trade surplus totaled more than $22 billion in April, up nearly 44 percent from March. Over the first four months of the year, China’s trade surplus with the U.S.…Corn Planting Makes Progress in MN
Published May 8, 2018
Corn planting is finally underway for farmers near Belgrade, Minnesota. John Mages started planting corn Saturday and is about halfway finished. “It looks like by the end of the week, unless we get a lot of rain, we could get…Still Untouched Acres in ND
Published May 8, 2018
Emerado, North Dakota farmer Jared Hagert just started applying fertilizer for spring wheat Monday. Fields were too cool and damp to get in and plant. It’s getting later to plant spring wheat. “We haven’t done any switching yet. There’s been…Wheat Acres Are Still a Big Unknown
Published May 8, 2018
Spring wheat planting is wrapping up in southern South Dakota. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the big question is how many acres will be planted. “We certainly know some acres got diverted into other row crops due…Expect Spotty Rain This Week
Published May 8, 2018
Rain is in the forecast for much of the North Dakota and northern Minnesota areas this week. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says there will literally be rain everywhere this week. The best times for rain…Meyer Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Published May 8, 2018
The co-founder and president of Titan Machinery has been honored as the University of Minnesota Entrepreneur of the Year. David Meyer is a graduate of the Carlson School of Management and founded Titan Machinery in 1980. Titan Machinery is based…Lonetti Joins MN Farm Bureau
Published May 7, 2018
Josie Lonetti is Minnesota Farm Bureau’s new Public Policy Associate Director. Lonetti previously worked as a legislative assistant in the Minnesota Senate and served as a legislative coordinator for Messerli and Kramer. She will start her new role June 4.…