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NFU Wants More Trade Stability in New Year
Published November 23, 2020
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the organization is looking for more stability from the leadership in the Biden administration. "That's hopefully a theme we'll see in the trade agreement arena where we hear President-elect Biden's approach on trade…Buhler Industries to ‘Streamline North American Operation’
Published November 23, 2020
Buhler Industries is moving the production of its Farm King line of equipment from Willmar, Minnesota to Morden, Manitoba. Operations at the Willmar plant will shut down in early 2021. Buhler Industries said it is streamlining its North America production…Strong Soybean Seed Supply Situation
Published November 23, 2020
Pioneer U.S. Soybean Marketing Lead Jeremy Rentz says it looks like it has been a record year for seed production. "We had a good fall where we grow a lot of our soybean production and the quality has been good.…New Parameters for Dicamba Applications
Published November 23, 2020
The re-registration of the new dicamba formulations, including Engenia, is in effect for five years. BASF Midwest Regional Technical Services Manager Dr. Gary Schmitz says adjustments have been made to the label. That includes a national application cut-off date is…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 23, 2020
A rising tide raises all ships and $12 soybeans are part of that conversation. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has details in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.COVID Assistance Outlined at I-BAND Meeting
Published November 23, 2020
North Dakota livestock producers have received nearly $213 million in CFAP and CFAP 2 payments to date. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven made that point when addressing the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota over the weekend. Under CFAP 2,…Latest Cattle on Feed Report Within Trade Expectations
Published November 23, 2020
Placements totaled 2.1 million head. That’s down 11 percent from one year ago and the lowest October placement level since 2016. The number of cattle and calves on feed totaled 12 million head. That’s one percent above last year and…Weekend Pork Protest in Taiwan
Published November 23, 2020
Taipei, Taiwan was the site of massive protests over the weekend. The annual protest march organized by labor included demonstrations about U.S. pork imports. As of January 1, Taiwan will accept imports of U.S. pork containing ractopamine and U.S. beef…Higher Commodity Prices Boost Land Values
Published November 23, 2020
An uptick in commodity prices can impact on land values. Wells Fargo Agricultural Economist Michael Swanson says there’s been strong farm real estate pricing in Minnesota. "Between lower financing costs and $11 soybeans, there's a lot of bullishness. Also, any…