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Quiet Markets
Published November 30, 2023
The grain markets need an infusion of fresh news. "Unless some black swan or world event happens, I believe it's going to be quiet for the rest of the year," reports Kristi Van Ahn, market analyst, Van Ahn and Company. "The…Titan Machinery Announces Record Quarter
Published November 30, 2023
West Fargo-based Titan Machinery is reporting record fiscal third quarter revenue of $694 million, up from $669 million a year ago. Equipment revenue is up $12.8 million year-over-year. Gross profit for the fiscal third quarter is reported at $138.3 million.PUC to Review Pipeline Issue
Published November 30, 2023
The North Dakota Public Service Commission will host a hearing later this month regarding Summit Carbon Solutions’ attempt to block local ordinances in Burleigh and Emmons counties. Summit claims the county ordinances are “unreasonably restrictive” and would prevent the carbon…Year-Round E15 Goes Back to Court
Published November 30, 2023
The states of Iowa and Nebraska are seeking a summary judgment to require EPA to act on the year-round sale of E15 fuel in the Midwest. Eight states, including Minnesota and South Dakota, asked the agency last year for a…A Friendly Change to LIP and ELAP Requirements
Published November 30, 2023
USDA has waived notice of loss requirements for two livestock disaster assistance programs. The Farm Service Agency is streamlining this year’s Livestock Indemnity Program and the ELAP program. Farmers and ranchers can submit losses as soon as possible following a…U.S.-Canada Dairy Dispute Continues
Published November 30, 2023
In an interview with Reuters, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the Biden Administration is considering its next steps in the ongoing trade dispute with Canada over dairy market access. The United States contends Canada illegally denies market access, but a…Tax Changes Sought
Published November 30, 2023
A unique coalition of farm groups is urging congressional leadership to extend tax provisions that impact Rural America. That request includes the full expensing of new equipment, which drops to an 80 percent deduction this year and is phased out…Optimism Seen at NDAA Agribusiness Expo
Published November 30, 2023
The North Dakota Agribusiness Association Agribusiness Expo was held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Avalon Center in Fargo. This event replaces the Northern Ag Expo in the Fargodome. "We're happy," reports NDAA Executive Director Stu Letcher. "We were concerned about…Contact FSA Office Regarding Disaster Relief
Published November 29, 2023
Every Minnesota county is included in at least one disaster declaration from this past year, with drought, excessive rain, snow, hail and high winds triggering the disaster program assistance. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place is encouraging farmers…