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A Wet Fall and Markets Points of Discussion for SD Stockgrowers
Published November 2, 2019
Compared to 2018, it’s been a better year for South Dakota cattle producers. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson says while there were some minor delays, western South Dakota is looking at a bumper hay crop. The current…Harvest Price Options Set for Crop Insurance
Published November 1, 2019
Diversified Services Risk Management Analyst Rich Morrison says now that the harvest price option is set for crop insurance, farmers with revenue protection should visit with their crop insurance provider. "We ended up down one dime on corn and down…New Site Sought for Trump-Xi Meeting
Published November 1, 2019
According to a tweet from President Trump, the U.S. and China are trying to secure a new location to sign a tentative trade deal. Trump and Chinese President Xi were expected to meet during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in…Trump-Xi Meeting Jeopardized by APEC Cancelation
Published October 30, 2019
The Chilean president has canceled the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit that was scheduled to take place next month. This is the event where President Trump and Chinese President Xi were expected to meet and possibly sign off on a partial…USDA Releases Interim Hemp Production Rule
Published October 29, 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the details of its domestic hemp production program. The program will create a regulatory framework around U.S. hemp production. In the regulatory process, states will provide a hemp production plan to the USDA.…USMCA Expected to Move Quickly When It Reaches Congress
Published October 29, 2019
The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement implementing legislation could be sent to Capitol Hill in the next week. Some in Washington D.C. are optimistic it could be sent in a matter of days. Once the legislation reaches the Hill, The Russell…Trade Talks “Ahead of Schedule”
Published October 29, 2019
President Donald Trump is optimistic about the pace of negotiations for a trade deal between the U.S. and China. "We are looking at probably being ahead of schedule on a very big portion of the China deal," said Trump. "That'll…Focus On What You Can Control During Harvest
Published October 28, 2019
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Miller reminds farmers as tough as things have been this fall, focus on what can be controlled. "You can control how the field gets harvested, if there are sales made at the…A Political Change in Argentina
Published October 28, 2019
Argentina is getting a new president. Alberto Fernandez defeated incumbent Mauricio Macri. Macri had broad support from Argentine farmers, but was criticized for ongoing economic problems. Argentina’s new vice president is former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. During her administration,…