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Access to Chlorpyrifos Urged

Published July 27, 2026

Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to restore access to chlorpyrifos, calling the insecticide a critical crop protection tool for U.S. farmers. Fischbach led a group of lawmakers in asking EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to reverse…
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Combines Roll in Southern MN

Published July 27, 2026

Small grain harvest is getting underway in Minnesota, with early reports from southern parts of the state showing better-than-expected yields and good grain quality. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says now is also the time for…
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Grain Cargo Sunk in Black Sea

Published July 27, 2026

A cargo ship carrying grain from Ukraine has sunk in the Black Sea after being hit by Russian missiles earlier this month. The Golden Leo went down near Odesa after sustaining heavy damage in the July 19 attack. Ten people…
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Storms Kick Up With the Heat

Published July 27, 2026

Friday night's storms packed a punch across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Winds estimated at 70 to 80 miles per hour damaged a grain leg near Warren, Minnesota, while trees were reported down in Thief River Falls and northwest…
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Thompson: Border Reopening Raises Questions

Published July 27, 2026

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson realizes the border reopening was inevitable but still questions the timing of the announcement. "Especially after a semi-positive cattle-on-feed report; it will also be interesting to see how many cattle actually come across…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 27, 2026

Grain markets have staged an impressive rally in recent weeks, supported by weather concerns and renewed geopolitical tensions. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said soybeans recently traded to their highest level in three years, while corn climbed back…
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Headlines Drive Markets Lower to Start the Week

Published July 27, 2026

Another ceasefire between the United States and Iran sent crude oil prices lower. According to Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi, the cost of energy is just one of many factors sending grain markets significantly lower overnight. "There's enough rain…
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COF, Cattle Inventory Reports Updated

Published July 27, 2026

USDA released three major reports on Friday; the semi-annual cattle inventory report, the monthly cattle on feed report and the cold storage report. The total number of cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 94.2 million head, a nominal 200,000…
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RINS Lawsuit Filed

Published July 27, 2026

An oil refinery, HF Sinclair, is suing the EPA with claims the agency is unlawfully delaying its decision on small refinery waivers. Over 40 other small refinery exemption petitions are also pending. The lawsuit is seen as an attempt to…
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