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Hundreds Benefit From ‘Hog Wild’ Pork Giveaway

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A total of 13,000 pounds of pork was given away Friday in the Aberdeen area. Aberdeen farmer and businessman Mitch Truebebach was behind this effort to showcase the issues going on in the swine industry and help the local community.…
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Class III Milk Prices Move Upward

Published May 22, 2020

Commodity Risk Management Group President Mike North says the volatility in the Class III milk prices caused the CME to adjust its expanded limit before Memorial Day. Dairy farmers can take advantage of these prices. "We are telling producers that…
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DMC Payments Triggered

Published May 21, 2020

Payments under the Dairy Margin Coverage program have been triggered for the first time this year. The March income over feed cost margin was at a level to kick in the risk management program. With current projections, the DMC payment…
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Small Increase Seen in Milk Production

Published May 21, 2020

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled nearly 18 billion pounds in April, up 1.6 percent from April 2019. Minnesota's milk output was up 0.4 percent. South Dakota rose 6.6 percent. Wisconsin milk production was unchanged from one…
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MN Beef Update

Published May 20, 2020

The weather is warm and sunny, which means it's time to grill! Get tips on steak cuts from Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in the Minnesota Beef Update.
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Class III Milk Moves Higher

Published May 20, 2020

Class III milk prices have moved back at pre-COVID levels. "Be wise with the opportunity," said Mike North, president, Commodity Risk Management Group. "If you're in the dairy business, this is a time to take advantage of it."
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CFAP Signup Set to Begin May 26, Program Details Released

Published May 19, 2020

Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will begin after Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 26. That is according to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who says $16 billion in direct payments will be sent to farmers as soon as one…
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