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Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12

California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…

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USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase

USDA plans to purchase $50 million of pork for distribution to food banks and school lunch programs. This is a Section 32 purchase which is designed to take surplus product off the market and support prices. The U.S. pork industry…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market continues to be strong. “Corn is another one that is friendly. We saw the July contract trade…

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Debt Ceiling Deal Secured

A tentative agreement is in place to suspend the debit ceiling until after the 2024 election. “It doesn’t get everything everybody wants, but in a divided government that’s where you end up,” said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “I think it…

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Door Opens for Farm Bill Activity

Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell hopes the agreement on the debt ceiling will spark momentum for the farm bill. “The farm bill tends to be an area where Congress can show how it can work together at…

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Farm Bill Extension Possible

Former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson addressed the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference. Peterson said he would be surprised if a farm bill is passed before the current law expires at the end of September. “I think they…

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White House: WOTUS Ruling is a Step ‘Backwards’

EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agency is still evaluating the Supreme Court decision on Waters of the United States. “I am deeply disappointed that the Court is taking away EPA’s ability that has been standing for 50 years.” Meanwhile, the…

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  • Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12
  • Large Camelina Pilot Project Moves Forward
  • More Dependence on H-2A Workers
  • USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase
  • Midwest Ag Summit to Host Incoming USDA Deputy Secretary
  • What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
  • Debt Ceiling Deal Secured
  • All Latest News

Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12

California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…

Read More

Large Camelina Pilot Project Moves Forward

Thanks to a grant from USDA, Global Clean Energy Holdings can officially begin its $30 million pilot project to consider the advantages of camelina as an ultra-low carbon renewable fuel feedstock. This part of USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program.…

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More Dependence on H-2A Workers

More than 378,000 guest workers were authorized for H-2A visas in 2022. That compares to 103,000 ten years ago. Most of the H-2A workers are in California and Florida to handle specialized fruit and vegetable crops. Temporary agricultural workers are…

Read More

USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase

USDA plans to purchase $50 million of pork for distribution to food banks and school lunch programs. This is a Section 32 purchase which is designed to take surplus product off the market and support prices. The U.S. pork industry…

Read More

Midwest Ag Summit to Host Incoming USDA Deputy Secretary

A keynote speaker has been added to the Midwest Agriculture Summit. Xochitl Torres Small is awaiting confirmation to be the next USDA deputy secretary of agriculture. Torres Small represented New Mexico in Congress and now serves as the USDA undersecretary…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market continues to be strong. “Corn is another one that is friendly. We saw the July contract trade…

Read More

Debt Ceiling Deal Secured

A tentative agreement is in place to suspend the debit ceiling until after the 2024 election. “It doesn’t get everything everybody wants, but in a divided government that’s where you end up,” said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “I think it…

Read More
  • Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12
  • USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase
  • What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
  • Trade Partners Seek Supply Chain Solutions
  • Shipping Delays at Panama Canal
  • Weather Worries
  • Adding Value
  • All Markets

Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12

California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…

Read More

USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase

USDA plans to purchase $50 million of pork for distribution to food banks and school lunch programs. This is a Section 32 purchase which is designed to take surplus product off the market and support prices. The U.S. pork industry…

Read More

What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market continues to be strong. “Corn is another one that is friendly. We saw the July contract trade…

Read More

Trade Partners Seek Supply Chain Solutions

Trade ministers from 14 countries participated in negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement. These trade talks ended Saturday in Detroit. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a first-of-its-kind agreement will establish a council to coordinate supply chain activities. It…

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Shipping Delays at Panama Canal

Shippers moving through the Panama Canal are being forced lighten their loads and pay higher fees. Due to a drought, the ocean carriers had to cut the weight of their cargoes twice in the past week. This will delay shipments…

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Weather Worries

Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says a large portion of the Corn Belt is short of moisture. “It sure feels dry when that east wind blows all day long.” Rains in the Southern Plains are too late…

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Adding Value

South Dakota Soybean Council board member Todd Hanten sees a correlation between the soybean crush and meat exports. “Soy crush in South Dakota has expanded a lot and the more animals we have, the better basis and price we can…

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  • Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12
  • Large Camelina Pilot Project Moves Forward
  • More Dependence on H-2A Workers
  • USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase
  • Midwest Ag Summit to Host Incoming USDA Deputy Secretary
  • EPA Issues Draft ESA Rule on Enlist Products
  • Shipping Delays at Panama Canal
  • All Ag Business

Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12

California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…

Read More

Large Camelina Pilot Project Moves Forward

Thanks to a grant from USDA, Global Clean Energy Holdings can officially begin its $30 million pilot project to consider the advantages of camelina as an ultra-low carbon renewable fuel feedstock. This part of USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program.…

Read More

More Dependence on H-2A Workers

More than 378,000 guest workers were authorized for H-2A visas in 2022. That compares to 103,000 ten years ago. Most of the H-2A workers are in California and Florida to handle specialized fruit and vegetable crops. Temporary agricultural workers are…

Read More

USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase

USDA plans to purchase $50 million of pork for distribution to food banks and school lunch programs. This is a Section 32 purchase which is designed to take surplus product off the market and support prices. The U.S. pork industry…

Read More

Midwest Ag Summit to Host Incoming USDA Deputy Secretary

A keynote speaker has been added to the Midwest Agriculture Summit. Xochitl Torres Small is awaiting confirmation to be the next USDA deputy secretary of agriculture. Torres Small represented New Mexico in Congress and now serves as the USDA undersecretary…

Read More

EPA Issues Draft ESA Rule on Enlist Products

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft of its Endangered Species Act review of Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides. The preliminary findings indicate the Enlist products are “not likely to jeopardize any listed species or adversely modify their…

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Shipping Delays at Panama Canal

Shippers moving through the Panama Canal are being forced lighten their loads and pay higher fees. Due to a drought, the ocean carriers had to cut the weight of their cargoes twice in the past week. This will delay shipments…

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  • Disposal Programs Announced
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Weather Worries

Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says a large portion of the Corn Belt is short of moisture. “It sure feels dry when that east wind blows all day long.” Rains in the Southern Plains are too late…

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Canola Minute

In this week’s Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman warns growers to scout for flea beetles. This update is sponsored by the Northern Canola Growers Association.

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Pulse Growers Spotlight

In this week’s Pulse Growers Spotlight, North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Chair Kim Saueressig talks about the benefit of adding pulses into the crop rotation.

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Sugarbeet Report

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius and SES VanderHave Regional Sales Manager Nick Revier highlight planting conditions. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Syngenta, Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer CropScience.

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Disposal Programs Announced

In August of 2021, the EPA announced it would revoke all tolerances for food uses of chlorpyrifos. The final rule became effective in October of 2021 and the tolerances for all commodities expired at the end of February 2022. Corteva…

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Cereal Experts

In the Bayer CropScience Cereal Experts update, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg outlined disease control in cereal grains. “Growers can prepare for those yield-robbing diseases by first identifying what kind of diseases they will face and secondly, make plans…

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New Regs Issued for Plant-Inforporated Protectants

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule regulating plant-incorporated protectants. These pesticides are genetically modified to help plants resist viruses, bacteria and insects. The American Seed Trade Association said the new rule increases the regulatory burden on plant…

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  • Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12
  • USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase
  • A Hectic Schedule for NDSA
  • Preventing the Spread of Disease
  • Too Little, Too Late
  • Promoting MN Beef Internationally
  • Pork Shines at USMEF Conference
  • All Livestock

Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12

California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…

Read More

USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase

USDA plans to purchase $50 million of pork for distribution to food banks and school lunch programs. This is a Section 32 purchase which is designed to take surplus product off the market and support prices. The U.S. pork industry…

Read More

A Hectic Schedule for NDSA

June is a busy month for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. Communications Director Elizabeth Neshem says the schedule includes the NDSA spring roundups, junior beef expo, and a feedlot tour.  “We’re using the title ‘Blaze a Trail Forward’ (for the…

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Preventing the Spread of Disease

University of Minnesota Extension Beef Specialist Eric Mousel says scours hit calves hard this year. “It has been an interesting spring going from wet and cold to hot and dry which has caused issues for a lot of folks.” Insect…

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Too Little, Too Late

There are a lot of moving parts in the meat sector, ranging from the recent U.S. atypical BSE case to African Swine Fever making a comeback in China to the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. effect on poultry. “We’re…

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Promoting MN Beef Internationally

The Minnesota Beef Council works closely with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “We invest in USMEF and projects with them to promote beef demand and exports,” said Kelly Schmidt, executive director, MBC. Minnesota hosted the USMEF Spring Conference. Schmidt said…

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Pork Shines at USMEF Conference

U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Dean Meyer describes the group’s spring conference as a place for animal agriculture to come together and focus on international markets. “The beauty of USMEF is that we’re broad-based so we don’t key in on…

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  • Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12
  • USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase
  • Debt Ceiling Deal Secured
  • Door Opens for Farm Bill Activity
  • Tentative Timeline for Debt Ceiling Vote
  • Farm Bill Extension Possible
  • Trade Partners Seek Supply Chain Solutions
  • All Policy

Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12

California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…

Read More

USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase

USDA plans to purchase $50 million of pork for distribution to food banks and school lunch programs. This is a Section 32 purchase which is designed to take surplus product off the market and support prices. The U.S. pork industry…

Read More

Debt Ceiling Deal Secured

A tentative agreement is in place to suspend the debit ceiling until after the 2024 election. “It doesn’t get everything everybody wants, but in a divided government that’s where you end up,” said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “I think it…

Read More

Door Opens for Farm Bill Activity

Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell hopes the agreement on the debt ceiling will spark momentum for the farm bill. “The farm bill tends to be an area where Congress can show how it can work together at…

Read More

Tentative Timeline for Debt Ceiling Vote

Congress was scheduled to be on recess this week, but House members will return Tuesday. This agreement goes through the House Rules Committee Tuesday afternoon and a congressional vote on Wednesday. A Senate vote could happen as soon as Thursday.…

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Farm Bill Extension Possible

Former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson addressed the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference. Peterson said he would be surprised if a farm bill is passed before the current law expires at the end of September. “I think they…

Read More

Trade Partners Seek Supply Chain Solutions

Trade ministers from 14 countries participated in negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement. These trade talks ended Saturday in Detroit. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a first-of-its-kind agreement will establish a council to coordinate supply chain activities. It…

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June 2 - June 3 | North Dakota Junior Angus Field Day | Carrington, ND
June 3 | Breakfast on the Farm | Hawley, MN
June 3 - June 4 | North Dakota Junior Red Angus Field Day | Streeter, ND
June 5 | ND Stockmen’s Association Spring Roundup | Leeds, ND
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June 19 - June 21 | Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference | Sioux Falls, SD
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