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NPPC Calls for Federal Response
Published May 12, 2020
The National Pork Producers Council is seeking immediate federal assistance to deal with a financial disaster due to COVID-19. Even with plants opening up, the NPPC estimates up to 10 million hogs will have no place to go over the…Biofuels Sector Asking for Federal Assistance
Published May 12, 2020
The biofuel industry has sent a letter to congressional leadership seeking COVID-19 relief. The letter was signed by 11 groups, including Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association and ethanol trade associations. More than 130…Acreage Reporting Deadline Impacted by COVID-19
Published May 12, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is resulting in challenges for acreage reporting for the 2020 crop year. The Farm Service Agency sent a notice to state and county offices, waiving the late-filing procedures for 30 days after the May 15th acreage reporting…Trade Skirmish Cranks Up Between China and Australia
Published May 12, 2020
China has suspending beef imports from four major Australian beef packers. This is the latest volley in a trade spat between the two countries. In early May, China proposed an 80 percent tariff on Australian barley shipments. The dispute began…NAMA Officers Elected
Published May 12, 2020
Sara Steever, who is with Paulsen, is the new president of the National Agri-Marketing Association. Deron Johnson of FLM Harvest is first vice president and president-elect. AEM's John Rozum is secretary/treasurer.Swenson Moves Into New Post at Cargill
Published May 12, 2020
Matt Swenson has been named the director of CEO communications for Cargill. For the past year and a half, Swenson was a senior specialist for Cargill's executive communications team. Previously, Swenson managed communications for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton.Gronberg Kolell Promoted
Published May 12, 2020
Sarah Gronberg Kolell is now the senior vice president of marketing, communications and sustainability at Rabo AgriFinance. Most recently, Gronberg Kolell was the vice president of marketing and communications. Gronberg Kolell is a native of Climax, Minnesota and is now…Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support
Published May 11, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…Closer to Average Temps in the Northern Plains Forecast
Published May 11, 2020
Over the weekend, overnight lows dipped into the 20s and 30s for much of the region. These below-freezing temperatures are concerning, especially in areas where crops are starting to emerge. DTN agricultural meteorologist Bryce Anderson says the second half of…