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Fedorchak Seeks Drought Relief

Published August 14, 2026

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak is asking USDA for more flexibility for livestock producers dealing with drought. After meeting with farmers and ranchers in southwestern North Dakota, Fedorchak said one immediate concern is emergency haying of Conservation Reserve Program acres.…
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Black Sea Fighting Supports Wheat

Published August 14, 2026

Fighting around the Black Sea is providing some support for wheat prices, but stronger U.S. exports are needed to sustain the rally. USDA cut expected wheat exports from Russia and Ukraine by a combined 2.5 million metric tons, or roughly…
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PP Buy-Up Option Returns

Published August 14, 2026

Farmers will once again have the option to purchase additional prevented planting coverage. Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson says the additional five percent coverage is returning after farmers asked for the option to be restored. “We had a lot…
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Brazil Shifts Focus to Next Crop

Published August 14, 2026

Brazil’s second-crop corn harvest is wrapping up, with CONAB raising its production estimate. “Up in Mato Grosso, which is the number one state, they’re completely done harvesting,” said Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier. Conditions are different farther south.…
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Crops Holding Strong Near Raymond

Published August 14, 2026

Crop conditions remain favorable around Raymond, Minnesota. “In my area, we had five to seven inches on July 31,” said Noah Hultgren. Following nearly three weeks without significant rainfall, another rain would be welcome. “We’re not in dire need of…
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No Bin-Buster

Published August 14, 2026

Dry conditions are limiting crop potential in northeastern North Dakota. Walhalla-area farmer Richard Dunnigan says soybeans have held up surprisingly well despite the lack of moisture, but wheat has been less impressive. Small grain harvest is underway in the region,…
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Drought Pressures Eastern South Dakota Crops

Published August 14, 2026

Drought continues to take a toll on crops in eastern South Dakota. Chester area farmer Keith Alverson says conditions deteriorated through late July and early August as D2 drought expanded across the region. “We get an occasional shower that passes…
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Jim Sutter Discusses U.S. Soybean Exports

Published August 13, 2026

U.S. Soybean Export Council President and CEO Jim Sutter spoke at the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, discussing the outlook for U.S. soybean exports, growing global demand and opportunities to expand into new markets.   RRFN’s…
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USDA Expands Use of FSA Acreage Data

Published August 13, 2026

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is making greater use of Farm Service Agency acreage reports when developing its crop estimates. NASS increased both corn and soybean planted acreage by 1.4 million acres in the latest report. Corn acreage is estimated…
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