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Idle PP Ground Remains Wet
Published April 2, 2021
According to the latest Drought Monitor, 47 percent of North Dakota is in extreme drought. That’s up from 27 percent last week. However, last year’s prevented plant ground remains wet. "The PP ground that did not grow anything other than…E15 Would Have a Significant Impact on Rural Minnesota
Published April 2, 2021
Minnesota has more E15 fueling sites than any other state in the nation. Chris Hanson, who is a member of the Minnesota Governor’s Biofuels Council, says efforts are underway to make E15 the base fuel for the state. "Right now,…ADM Resumes Ethanol Production at Two Midwest Plants
Published April 2, 2021
Archer Daniels Midland is resuming ethanol production at two of its plants that were shut down this past year. The grind for dry mill ethanol production at Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Columbus, Nebraska will begin immediately. ADM cites growing demand…World Dairy Expo Comes to Terms with Dane County
Published April 2, 2021
World Dairy Expo will remain in Madison, Wisconsin. Due to COVID protocols, Expo officials were considering other venues. The dates for the 2021 show are September 28-October 2.’20 Net Income Improves at ADAMA
Published April 2, 2021
The crop protection company, ADAMA, reports annual net income of $51 million. That’s up from $43 million one year earlier. Sales of crop protection products in the U.S. and Canada in the fourth quarter rose, helped by strong demand for…Tight Stocks Forecast
Published April 1, 2021
USDA’s Quarterly Grain Stocks report shows corn stocks in all positions as of March 1 totaled 7.7 billion bushels, down three percent from one year ago and nearly in line with pre-report trade estimates. The report says 4.04 billion bushels…Minnesota Farmers Turn a Profit in 2020
Published April 1, 2021
Despite the unpredictable economic conditions of 2020, the bottom line for Minnesota farmers improved. That’s according to a farm income report from University of Minnesota Extension. Much of increased profitability can be credited to improved commodity prices in the third…The Stars are Aligning in the Cattle Markets
Published April 1, 2021
The last two weeks have been pivotal for the cattle markets, as the stars are aligning and allowing for a higher trade. However, one would never guess cattle prices are strengthening judging by grain prices. So, why the sudden turnaround?…USTR Identifies Global Trade Barriers
Published April 1, 2021
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has released its annual report on trade barriers. The 570-page report identified China as the “world’s leading offender.” For U.S. agriculture, the report said the biggest issue is non-science based regulations and vague rules about…