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Agronomy on Ice
Published January 31, 2022
Agronomy on Ice is on the schedule tomorrow and Wednesday on Devils Lake. Agronomy on Ice can best be described as an ag event with a tailgating atmosphere on a frozen lake. There's 20 inches of ice on Creel Bay…House Panel Seeks Information on Rising Prices
Published January 31, 2022
Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, who chairs the House subcommittee on economic and consumer policy, sent a letter to major U.S. meat processing companies asking for information about price increase son beef, pork, and chicken products. The companies included Tyson Foods, JBS…Concentration Not Affecting Pork Prices, Says NPPC
Published January 31, 2022
Pork prices are rising, but not from concentration in the meat packing industry. According to a report from the National Pork Producers Council, pork prices are increasing due to strong demand, high input costs and labor shortages. Concentration levels today…Increasing Livestock Profitability
Published January 31, 2022
University of Minnesota Cow/Calf Reproduction Extension Educator Eric Mousel says improving or maintaining the weaning percentage of cow herds is an issue everywhere. "We really struggle particularly with winter and spring calving with calf health because of the cold. We…Mixed Acreage Thoughts Ahead of Spring
Published January 31, 2022
Proseed District Sales Manager Dave Gehrtz is not expecting supply shortages to cause major acreage shifts. "The established farmers growing corn, wheat and soybeans are pretty much on track. Even though we're looking at fertilizer prices and rising input costs,…Waiting on More Details About South America’s Crop
Published January 31, 2022
The soybean market is holding firm as traders wait for South America's production numbers. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says there is a lot of uncertainty for traders. "I don't know how much higher soybeans can go,…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 31, 2022
A significant portion of the Brazilian crop is under stress due to hot, dry conditions. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson offers insight into the gains in the…Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up Open
Published January 31, 2022
Sign-up opens on Monday, January 31 and runs through March 11 for the Conservation Reserve Program. "We hope to build on the growing enrollment we had last year in the program," said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator, Farm Service Agency. General CRP helps…Lawmakers Return to St. Paul
Published January 31, 2022
The Minnesota Legislature convenes today in St. Paul with a projected budget surplus of $7.7 billion. In addition to that historic number, lawmakers have another $1.3 billion from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan. For agriculture, there will be another…