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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 3, 2023
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the livestock markets are seeing highs again. Weather is having an impact both on the livestock markets and wheat. “We’re also…Ask for E15 Summer 2023 Waiver
Published April 2, 2023
The desire to use E15 year-round goes beyond those growing corn for that purpose. Growth Energy hosted a fly-in to D.C. with retailers to continue asking for a waiver for E15 use in 2023. CEO Emily Skor says it’s important…MN Farm Bureau Visits DC
Published April 2, 2023
A delegation of Minnesota Farm Bureau members met with lawmakers and officials in Washington D.C. Education and open dialogue continues for farm organizations as lawmakers work to pass the next Farm Bill. MNFB Director Shane Isane of Badger, MN says…Japan Approves U.S. Ethanol
Published April 2, 2023
Japan will now allow US ethanol to successful access 100 percent of the Japanese biofuel market. This is an increase from the previous 66 percent access that was assessed in 2021 and is based on continued improvement in reduction of…Space Ag Conference
Published April 2, 2023
The Grand Farm will host their Space Ag Conference Wednesday, April 4th at the University of North Dakota. Grand Farm Ecosystem Director Andrew Jason says space research has a few different ties to agriculture including satellites and zero gravity research.…Swine Biosecurity Research Grants
Published April 2, 2023
A second round of funding is available for the Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program through the Swine Health Information Center. SHIC Associate Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says this second round of funding will focus on five main areas for pigs post…MN Bison Turns 30
Published April 2, 2023
The Minnesota Bison Association celebrated 30 years this weekend in Alexandria at their annual Spring Conference. Demand for Bison has been holding strong and keeping markets moving this year. Minnesota Bison Association Executive Director Adam Ulbricht says the industry continues…Proactive Planting with Seed Treatment
Published April 2, 2023
Innovation derives from need and demand. According to Valent USA’s Kenny Seebold value in protecting crops has driven development of products. “Value in the market is bringing new active ingredients or new types of formulations to address resistance and emerging…Cattle Inventory Rebuild
Published April 2, 2023
American Hereford Association Field Representative Kevin Murnin says as moisture returns, he expects to see commercial cattle come with it. “We’re starting to see commercial producers rebuild inventory,” says Murnin. With the current numbers low, Murnin expects prices to remain…