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SD Corn Comments
Published October 6, 2019
National 4-H Week is being celebrated October 6-12. Get the details in this week’s Corn Comments, a feature from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Rural Perspectives
Published October 6, 2019
USDA's Quarterly Grain Stocks Report was released this past week. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen says the report might have been the best news corn and soybeans received in a while. Hear from Tangen in this…America’s Pig Farmer of the Year Named
Published October 4, 2019
Chris Hoffman, who is a first-generation pig farmer from Pennsylvania, has been named America's Pig Farmer of the Year. Hoffman received the recognition from the Pork Checkoff and will put on the miles this year speaking to consumers about pork.Farmers Need Certainty of RFS Road Map
Published October 4, 2019
The Renewable Fuel Standard can provide a market road map for farmers. "Suddenly, the map is being pulled away and we don't know which way to go," said Brian Thalmann, past president, Minnesota Corn Growers Association. "In the recent weeks,…Markets in Wait-and-See Ahead of Thursday’s USDA Report
Published October 4, 2019
This upcoming Thursday will be a busy one for grain traders. U.S. trade negotiations are scheduled to begin with China and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will release the October Supply/Demand report. "I think the markets are focused on Thursday,…A Slow Start for Planting in South America
Published October 4, 2019
South America’s planting season is off to a slow start. "Especially in Brazil, the soybeans are about two percent planted," said Michael Cordonnier, president, Soybean and Corn Advisor. "It's been a slow, uneven start to the summer rainy season." Argentina’s…Lawsuits Still In Place to Address Lost Ethanol Gallons
Published October 4, 2019
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says Friday's EPA announcement is forward leaning. To address previous gallons lost via small refinery exemptions, there is on-going litigation. "Growth Energy is are collaborating throughout the industry on litigation. That will continue," she explains.…Richardson: EPA Announcement “Step in Right Direction”
Published October 4, 2019
South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson agrees, the EPA's renewable fuels announcement is a step in the right direction. "It is our understanding the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations could increase 1.3 billion gallons as a result." EPA…Slow Spring Wheat Harvest Continues to Impact Price
Published October 4, 2019
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says spring wheat harvest progress and crop quality is supporting the spring wheat market. "Snows on Thursday over portions of North Dakota, most of Montana and Canada is causing a little more concern.…