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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…AGP Soybean Plant Planned in Nebraska
Published January 31, 2022
AGP has announced plans to build a soybean processing plant near David City, Nebraska. This plant will have the capacity to process over 50 million bushels of soybeans each year. AGP expects operations to begin in 2025.ND Mourns the Loss of AG Stenehjem
Published January 31, 2022
Funeral services will be held Thursday in Bismarck for North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Stenehjem died Friday at the age of 68. During his 21 years as the attorney general, Stenehjem was involved in numerous cases impacting farmers and…‘Freedom Convoy’ Protest Vaccine Mandate
Published January 31, 2022
Thousands of trucks rolled into Ottawa, Canada this weekend to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Rules were established earlier this month preventing truckers from crossing the border into Canada unless they are fully vaccinated. The U.S. has similar rules for cross-border…Cattle Inventory Report to be Released Today
Published January 31, 2022
USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report will be released after the close of the futures market today. The report is expected to show continued herd liquidation and a decline in the cow herd.USDA Announces Effort to Ease Port Congestion
Published January 31, 2022
USDA is announcing plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for shippers of U.S. grown farm commodities. The Agriculture Department will partner with the port to set up a new 25-acre pop-up site to make…