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Finding an Infrastructure Compromise
Published May 3, 2021
According to South Dakota Senator John Thune, Republicans are open to a compromise on infrastructure if Democrats are willing to move forward on an infrastructure-only bill. Thune says there are many non-infrastructure details included in President Biden’s more than $2…New Limits in Place
Published May 3, 2021
As of today, new limits for corn and soybeans are taking effect at the Chicago Board of Trade. For corn, the daily limit moves from 25 cents to 40 cents per bushel. Soybeans move from 70 cents currently to $1…USGC Names New Trade Policy Director
Published May 3, 2021
Andrew Brandt is the new director of trade policy for the U.S. Grains Council. Most recently, Brandt worked for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as an international trade policy advisor. Brandt fills the vacancy left open when longtime trade policy…Veterinarian Selected for Board of Animal Health
Published May 3, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Dr. Jessica Koppien-Fox of Marshall to the Board of Animal Health. Koppien-Fox is the director of veterinary services and biosecurity at Ralco. She replaces Dr. Matt Anderson of the Anderson Veterinary Clinic in Zumbrota…Discount Store Concept Began with Home of Economy
Published May 3, 2021
Home of Economy is recognized by many retailers as the first discount store. Free-trade laws required retailers to sell at high, fixed prices and only fleet operators with multiple vehicles could receive discounts. “My grandfather’s (Bob Kiesau) innovation was to…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 3, 2021
Corn, soybeans and wheat are all trading higher to start the week. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also cites a strong start to the week on Wall Street. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the…American Crystal Sugar Company Planting at Halfway Point
Published May 3, 2021
American Crystal Sugar Company sugarbeet growers are at the halfway point for planting. General agronomist Joe Hastings expects quick planting progress going forward. "Right now, if it's fit to go, you plant. It will warm up and it's the end…MN Legislature Begins Conference Committee Meetings
Published May 3, 2021
Minnesota lawmakers have two weeks left of the session to work out the budget. Conference committee work begins on Monday for 10 budget bills. Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven said a global agreement must be met on spending. "There has to…Corn Basis Strengthens Across Northern Plains
Published April 30, 2021
Corn basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network continue to strengthen. Corn basis at New Salem, North Dakota for May delivery moved from 35 cents under the May, to par with the…