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U.S. Ethanol Demand Stymied By Trade and Waivers
Published January 24, 2020
According to Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper, trade and small refinery waivers have stymied ethanol demand. "Our industry has grown accustomed to seeing consistent demand growth each year. We didn't see that in 2019. That had to…Burgum: States Can Now Manage Waters Effectively
Published January 24, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule provides clarity and common sense for landowners. According to Burgum, the new rule can work with North Dakota regulations and states can now manage their own waters effectively.Maximizing Your Farm
Published January 24, 2020
Fargo was one of the satellite locations for the Precision Planting Winter Conference. This is an event where agronomy, technology and equipment come together on one program. “A lot of us have done extensive planning as we go into the…Farmers are Trying to Stay Optimistic in 2020
Published January 23, 2020
The philosophy behind AgCountry Farm Credit Services annual Marketing Day is providing farmers and ranchers with tools for success. "Generally this time of the year farmers are starting to get optimistic," with spring around the corner," says AgCountry FCS CEO…EPA Replaces the Waters of the United States Rule
Published January 23, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency replaced the Waters of the United States Rule. The new Navigable Waters Protection Rule clarifies federal and state protected waters. There are four categories of jurisdictional waters under federal protection. Those include territorial and traditional navigable…A Cat-and-Mouse Game with China
Published January 23, 2020
Market analysts are still trying to understand the details of the new phase one trade agreement with China. Questions remain on the timing of purchases and quantities. According to Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh, China can play hard ball.…Short Potato Planting Window Anticipated
Published January 23, 2020
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson is expecting a compressed planting window for potatoes. Robinson says emergence will likely be faster because of the warmer soils with late planting. "Warmer soils mean quick emergence. A…Farm Bureau Sets 2020 Policy Priorities
Published January 23, 2020
Delegates to the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at Volga, South Dakota, says the decisions made by members address important issues facing the American farmer.…Acres Sought for Hemp Grain Production
Published January 23, 2020
With hemp farming, most of the attention has been on CBD production. Legacy Hemp is taking a different approach, focusing on hemp grain production. Legacy Hemp agronomist Bryan Parr says production will be contracted in the region. "For 2020, we're…