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China Seeking Alternatives to Corn and Soybean Meal
Published April 21, 2021
The world’s top buyer of corn and soybeans is responding to tight global supplies and higher prices. The Chinese agriculture ministry is promoting cheaper feed alternatives than corn and soybean meal. New guidelines for feed manufacturers recommend the use of…MFBF Update
Published April 20, 2021
It's National Volunteers Week, and the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating county and regional volunteers. Learn more from Executive Director Karin Schafer in the latest MFBF Update.Senate Reintroduces Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act
Published April 20, 2021
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, Indiana Senator Mike Braun and others reintroduced the Growing Climate Solutions Act. This bill highlights ways farmers can participate in voluntary carbon markets. "Producers can go to the USDA website for comprehensive information on…ND Wheat Planting Moves Slowly in Mid-April
Published April 20, 2021
North Dakota farmers are making small progress in planting spring wheat and durum. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says fieldwork likely happened prior to the cold and snow in mid-April. "Then, in some areas…$13.4 Billion Paid Out Through CFAP 2
Published April 20, 2021
According to the latest data from USDA, more than $13.4 billion has been paid out to farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. More than 32,000 applications have been approved for Minnesota farmers, totaling $613 million. Corn was responsible…R-CALF USA and Others Seek Relief From USMCA
Published April 20, 2021
Ahead of a planned summit between U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai and her counterparts from Canada and Mexico, ranch groups are voicing their dissatisfaction with the USMCA trade agreement. A letter has been sent to Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom…Brazil Suspends Soy, Corn Import Duties
Published April 20, 2021
Brazil has suspended import duties on soybeans, corn, soybean meal and soybean oil until the end of the year. The Brazilian agriculture ministry said this decision was due to rising commodity prices and fears of inflation.China Imports More U.S. Soybeans in March, Less From Brazil
Published April 20, 2021
The world’s top soybean buyer bought more than 7 million tons from the U.S., up a mammoth 320 percent from March of last year. During the same time, China imported 315,000 tons of beans from Brazil, down 85 percent from…SD Ag Department Merger Goes Into Effect
Published April 19, 2021
Governor Kristi Noem’s executive order to merge the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources went into effect Monday, April 19. From now on, the merged department will be called the South Dakota Department…