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Dollars Now Available for Minnesota Hog Farmers
Published November 12, 2020
Minnesota pig farmers affected by COVID-19 are eligible for direct payments from the state Department of Agriculture. $5 will be paid for hogs weighing less than 25 pounds, and $30 per hog weighing over 225 pounds that were destroyed due…Never Too Early to Start Planning for 2021
Published November 12, 2020
Farmers and agricultural businesses are gearing up for the 2021 planting season, which does include weed control strategies. Southern Minnesota-based Corteva Enlist technology specialist Steve Synder says there will be more soybean varieties with E3 traits next year. "They launched…USDA Names Advisory Committee on Ag Stats
Published November 12, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has appointed 22 members to serve on USDA’s advisory committee on agriculture statistics. The members include market economist and author Elaine Kub of Roscoe, South Dakota; University of Minnesota Extension Economist William Lazarus; RaboResearch Food and…Fudge Interested in Ag Secretary Job
Published November 12, 2020
Ohio Representative Marcia Fudge wants to be the next agriculture secretary. Fudge told Politico African American women are a major reason for a successful Biden-Harris ticket. Fudge is a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and has been active…An Optimistic Outlook for GrainCorp
Published November 12, 2020
Australian-based GrainCorp finished its fiscal year with net income of $250 million. That compares to $82 million one year ago. A large supply of canola has helped support oilseed crush margins. Crop conditions are improving and that’s being reflected in…JBS’s Quarterly Income Improves
Published November 12, 2020
JBS is reporting quarter profits of $578 million. That compares to net income of $530 million in the same quarter one year ago. JBS credits the strong performance of its beef, pork and chicken business in the U.S. The company’s…Farmers May See the Return of a Controversial Regulation
Published November 12, 2020
The Waters of the United States rule may be back in the picture during a Biden Administration. A Washington, D.C. law firm, HoganLovells, has released an analysis of likely environmental policy. A clean energy strategy has been advocated during the…Next Generation Tillage Platform Goes to Market
Published November 12, 2020
Salford is introducing a new tillage platform called HALO. It includes adjustments that will make it faster and easier for field leveling. At this time, 20 foot, 25 foot and 30 foot size are available. In 2021, 35 and 40…NYT: Heitkamp and Klobuchar Are Contenders for Ag Post
Published November 12, 2020
The New York Times is reporting two familiar names are candidates for the agriculture secretary job. Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar were the two names suggested in the New York Times article. Heitkamp and…