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A Decline in Future Expectations Lowers February Ag Barometer

Published Today

The February CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer dropped two points from January 2021, mostly due to a decline in the Index of Future Expectations. Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says there's been a decline in…
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UPL Releases TEPERA PLUS HD

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The EPA has approved a new liquid fertilizer compatible fungicide and insecticide formulation called TEPERA PLUS HD. UPL says this product provides in-furrow protection from seedling disease and insect pressure.
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Wick Receives Milt Hakel Agriculture Communications Award

Published Yesterday

The National Farmers Union presented Red River Farm Network President Don Wick with the Milt Hakel Agriculture Communications award during the annual convention. The award is given to a journalist who has gone above and beyond to provide impartial, thorough…
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Two New USDA Appointments

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USDA announced two senior appointments on Monday. Dr. Dewayne Goldmon is the new Senior Advisor for Racial Equity to the Agriculture Secretary. Goldmon was previously with the National Black Growers Council. Serving as the Senior Advisor for Fair and Competitive…
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Values Increase for Recreational Land

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Low interest rates and strong commodity prices have resulted in an uptick in land values. National Land Reality, which has offices in nearly 40 states, surveyed real estate agents and brokers and found more than half of the people surveyed…
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Crop Insurance Values in Place

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The crop insurance values should be approved by the Risk Management Agency early this week. Recapping the February averages, the corn insurance value is $4.58 per bushel. That’s up 18 percent year-over-year. Soybeans are at $11.87, up 29 percent and…
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Corn Comments

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The annual Commodity Classic convention is going virtual this year and kicks off March 2. Learn more in the latest Corn Comments, a production of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.
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