
January 10, 2021
When the grain markets began to climb higher in late 2020, it was lauded as a much-needed price relief for corn and soybean producers.
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January 5, 2021
Overnight trading saw grain futures move sharply higher on drought and weather worries in major overseas growing regions like Argentina and Russia, where leaders are suspending or limiting soybean and wheat export sales to ensure adequate domestic supplies, which could up demand for U.S.
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December 29, 2020
Though the USDA hasn’t specifically reported a large U.S. grain purchase by China in several weeks, new data show the export pace to that nation surged earlier this fall, and that’s buoying soybean prices heading into thisLoading corn into semi-truck week’s trade that will be shortened by the New Year’s Day holiday Friday.
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December 21, 2020
Everything farmers have faced in 2020 has highlighted the importance of strong succession and contingency planning, and one longtime Extension economist offered some tips this week
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December 15, 2020
A strong packer margin as producer profits remain slim has prompted federal officials to revisit rules governing marketing practices in the Packers and Stockyards Act
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November 25, 2020
Thanksgiving is a time when U.S. farmers, consumers and families around the country briefly pause break bread and express our gratitude with family, friends and other loved ones (though those celebrations look slightly different this year)
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November 17, 2020
Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee John Hoeven of North Dakota said earlier this week his chamber’s version of the ag appropriations bill for the coming year will include full funding for federal programs including support for crop insurance.
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November 2, 2020
The grain export market is a major driver for domestic corn, soybean and wheat prices, and the best indication of the health of the export sector is actual shipments, offtakes and loadings at U.S.
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November 2, 2020
Cattle producers in the northern U.S. and Canada are no strangers to grazing alfalfa in the fall and winter to meet herd feeding needs.
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October 19, 2020
The Hemp Industries Association has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) over its interim rule on how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) manages changes in the Controlled Substances Act in the 2018 farm bill.
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