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Harvest Challenges are a MFP Program Concern

Published Yesterday

The National Corn Growers Association is seeking a new payment formula for the next round of Market Facilitation Program payments. "A National Corn Growers Association study done by the University of Illinois showed a 44 cent per bushel loss to corn…

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More Cattle on Feed Than One Year Ago

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As of November 1, U.S. feedlots held 11.7 million head of cattle, three percent more than one year ago, but below the average trade estimate.

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Challenging Basis Discussions Ahead of More Trade Aid

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The second round of Market Facilitation Program payments will likely look similar to the initial current payments, according to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven.

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Keep Cash Flowing in Tough Times

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Due to poor prices and high basis levels, farmers are choosing to store unsold portions of this year’s crop. While there is uncertainty in the commodity markets, there is opportunity. Once the crop is in the bin, what can farmers…

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Maintain Quality in Higher Moisture Soybean Storage

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Farmers may harvest soybeans with a higher moisture content than usual this year. NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says to maintain better quality of those soybeans, farmers should store the crop at no greater than 18 percent moisture.

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NCGA Seeks New Formula for Trade Mitigation Payments

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National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp is asking USDA for a more equitable approach to the next round of Market Facilitation Program payments. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Chrisp said ethanol and ethanol co-products should be…

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Peterson Not Optimistic on Wolf Bill Senate Passage

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The U.S. House passed legislation to remove the gray wolf from protection under the Endangered Species Act in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Wyoming. The bill now moves to the Senate floor for a vote. However, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member…

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Delayed Soybean Harvest Not Ideal for Growers

Published November 20, 2018

The delayed harvest is not ideal for local soybean growers. Marion, North Dakota farmer and independent crop consultant Matt Danuser says the soybeans are averaging 55 bushels/acre, decent for the crop. It’s just tough to combine with the snow. "Every…

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McKinney Leads Trade Trip to Thailand and Philippines

Published November 20, 2018

Recently, Ted McKinney, USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, led a trade trip to Thailand and the Philippines. In efforts to sell more U.S. agricultural products to the nations, McKinney says no stone is being…

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Greater Cattle Prices Expected by 2020

Published November 20, 2018

Cattle production in the United States is coming off a five-year expansion phase. According to Swift Trading Company broker and owner Chris Swift, that expansion shouldn’t last much longer. "For 2019, we anticipate herd size to shrink just a little…

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