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China Could Be Looking for More U.S. Soybeans
Published April 30, 2020
Rumors of China seeking soybeans had the soybean market moving higher on Thursday. Russell Consulting Group market analyst Kent Beadle says its good to see the buying interest. "Last week, China bought about 600,000 tons. It's sounding like the Brazilians…Officials Explore Ways to Address Plant Closures
Published April 30, 2020
A task force is being created to get processing plants back up and running while providing support for workers and farmers. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says he will also work to change a statute in the Commodity Credit…The Sugarbeet Report
Published April 30, 2020
Sugarbeet growers made good planting progress over the past week from south to north. Hear more in the latest Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing and Syngenta.Weed Science Group Honors NDSU Student
Published April 30, 2020
The Western Society of Weed Science has honored Nathan Haugrud of North Dakota State University. Haugrud is one of nine student members recognized for presentations at the WSSA annual conference.Lawsuit Filed Over New WOTUS Rule
Published April 30, 2020
Environmental activist groups have filed a federal lawsuit, challenging the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule. This rule updates the Waters of the United States. The lawsuit claims the public was not given enough opportunity to provide feedback. The environmental groups…R-CALF Seeking Mandatory COOL
Published April 30, 2020
In a one week period, R-CALF USA secured 250,000 signatures in its petition drive for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork and dairy products. With this response, R-CALF has established a crowdfunding page to raise money for promotion and lobbying…Significant Losses in Farm Income Forecast
Published April 30, 2020
A new analysis from Texas A&M University is forecasting a massive decline in farm income. This study projects net cash income for dairy farms will drop 58 percent this year. Income for beef operations will decline 47 percent. Agricultural economist…ADM Releases 1Q Report
Published April 30, 2020
Archer Daniels Midland reports first quarter net earnings of $391 million, up from $233 million a year earlier. The financial report includes the time when the coronavirus outbreak was just beginning in the United States. ADM’s bottomline was given a…Buschette Honored with President’s Award
Published April 30, 2020
Mary Buschette, director of alumni and constituent relations, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, University of Minnesota, received the President's Award for Outstanding Service.