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Buis Promotes Positive Aspects of Carbon
Published August 18, 2023
The former leader of Growth Energy and the National Farmers Union came out of semi-retirement to become the CEO of the American Carbon Alliance. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Tom Buis said more needed to be…USTR Moves Forward With Dispute Settlement Panel
Published August 18, 2023
As expected, the United States is seeking a dispute settlement panel with Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The disagreement is over Mexico’s plan to ban the biotech corn meant for human consumption. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary…Grain is Moving on the Danube River
Published August 18, 2023
During the first two weeks of August, Ukraine exported 820,000 metric tons of grain through its ports on the Danube River. This became the primary shipping route after Russia pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Earlier this week,…Colombia Wants a FTA ‘Redo’
Published August 18, 2023
Colombian President Gustavo Petro wants to renegotiate its free trade agreement with the United States. Petro said he needs to protect his farmers from the influx of lower-priced U.S. imports. The U.S.-Colombian Trade Promotion Agreement has been in place for…Retirement Plans Announced
Published August 18, 2023
Swine Health Information Center Executive Director Paul Sundberg plans to retire at the end of the year. At that time, Associate Director Megan Niederwerder will take over the executive director position. Sundberg helped launch the Swine Health Information Center in…First Ship Successfully Moves Through ‘Grain Corridor’
Published August 18, 2023
A container ship filled with grain left the Ukrainian port of Odessa Wednesday and arrived in Turkey. This is the first ship to use the temporary Black Sea shipping corridor created by Ukraine. While the first shipment was successful, the…Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Delivers Optimistic Numbers
Published August 17, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company’s pre-pile campaign began Tuesday. General Agronomist Joe Hastings is expecting a good crop despite a late start. "We've got some spotty rains which helped loosen the ground for harvest." Current yield estimates are in the upper…Demand Outpaces Resources for Emergency Storage Program
Published August 17, 2023
Farmers are currently being notified of their application status for the Emergency Grain Storage program. While at Dakotafest, Farm Services Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said the program is over-subscribed. "It's clear we have more demand than resources, there's over $1…The Battle Will be in the Conference Committee
Published August 17, 2023
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds expects a farm bill extension until the end of the year. While on the Dakotafest stage, Rounds said it may be difficult to find consensus. "The challenge is going to be between the House and…