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A USDA Program Could Help Boost U.S. Wheat Sales
Published November 29, 2023
U.S. Wheat Associates strives to enhance trade relationships. “Sometimes it’s a challenge," said Rhonda Larson, past chair, USW. "Our wheat isn’t the cheapest wheat out there.” USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program could help bolster trade. “It’s federal money for us…Simplifying Sustainability
Published November 29, 2023
Pivot Bio has a program that connects farmers who are replacing synthetic nitrogen with others in the supply chain. Pivot Bio Head of Commercial Sustainability Randy Minton says this provides a sustainability story. "We collect that data and we pull…Another Big Year Expected for Corn Acres
Published November 29, 2023
As farmers put one crop to bed, decisions are being made for next season. Proseed Sales Manager Jeff Hamre expects corn acres to be up in 2024. "People are thinking the corn is going to be a driver with exports,…Well-Timed Moisture to End the Year
Published November 29, 2023
There are exceptions, but much of the Northern Plains has the subsoil moisture to get the crop off to a good start next year. "That's going to be a life saver," said Ken Diebert, technical service representative, BASF. "With the…Any Expansion of Israel-Hamas War Would Impact Fertilizer Supply
Published November 29, 2023
Fertilizer prices have moderated and demand remains strong. However, Mosaic Chief Economist Andy Jung is monitoring trouble spots around the world including the conflict in Israel and Palestine. "Depending on the severity of any conflagration in the Middle East, it…An Atypical El Nino
Published November 29, 2023
An El Nino typically brings warmer and drier winter conditions to the Northern Plains. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass spoke at a BASF event in Fargo and said this El Nino is ‘punching below its weight class.’ "We're…Try New Genetics
Published November 29, 2023
As plans come together for the 2024 growing season, Brevant Seeds Retail Product Agronomist Caleb Quinlan is asking farmers to mix it up. "I think more people are looking to diversify a little bit with some different hybrids and some different…COP28 Climate Summit Seeks Changes in Livestock Production
Published November 29, 2023
Agriculture is in the crosshairs for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. World Animal Protection released a report Wednesday, claiming large-scale animal agriculture is responsible for at least 11 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The head of this summit…WTO Agricultural Trade Negotiations to Resume
Published November 29, 2023
Preparations are being made for the agriculture negotiators participating in February’s World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. At a mini-ministerial meeting in the United Arab Emirates, WTO leaders said more work is needed to reform agricultural trade. Food…