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China Concerns Ease

Published Yesterday

NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says soybeans traders are relieved as trade concerns ease. “Essentially, the agreement was yes, we’ll continue to negotiate. The tariffs proposed to be put in place later this month are put on hold. There’s…
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A Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Compromise

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The Minnesota House and Senate agriculture committees adopted a resolution which could delay implementation of the nitrogen fertilizer rule. House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson said there may be a compromise available if Governor Dayton agrees to sign the…
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ND Farmer Selected for FCIC Board

Published Yesterday

Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Michael Clemens is one of four farmers selected to serve on the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation board. The FCIC board oversees the federal crop insurance program, approves new policies or changes to existing insurance programs. Clemens…
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Final Plant Dates Approaching for Corn

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What does a late spring mean for a farmer’s crop insurance policy? Beth Erickson is an insurance specialist at AgCountry Farm Credit Services, serving the Morris/Alexandria, Minnesota area. When it comes to final plant dates, Erickson says the concern at…
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Ditch Mowing Moratorium Remains in Place

Published Yesterday

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has signed a bill that demands a one-year moratorium on the enforcement of ditch mowing permits. With this law, the Minnesota Department of Transportation cannot enforce its ditch mowing permit rule until April of 2019.
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Trade War Put “On Hold”

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In the words of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, the trade war between the U.S. and China has been put “on hold.” Neither country will impose tariffs while they finalize a deal to reduce China’s huge trade surplus with the United…
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