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Trump Targets Trade Imbalance in Ethanol Market
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The U.S. ethanol industry may soon see changes as President Donald Trump considers reciprocal tariffs on countries that limit American imports. Brazil, which has placed an 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol, is a likely target. Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President…Pork Exports Thrive, But Domestic Market Needs a Boost
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2024 was a tale of two pork markets for U.S. pork. National Pork Board Senior Vice President of Market Growth, David Newman, says while international pork markets had another strong year, domestic pork has a long way to go. "We…New Bill Pushes for Year-Round E15 Sales
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A bipartisan group introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp said the bill is similar to last year's version.…ND Senate Bill Supports Sustainable Grasslands Grazing
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Another bill seeing discussion in the North Dakota legislature is Senate Bill 2368, which lays out the framework for the Grasslands Grazing Grant program that promotes sustainable grazing practices on national grasslands in North Dakota. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke…NPPC Warns of Risks in New Dietary Guidelines
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The National Pork Producers Council is pushing back against a new dietary guidelines report that recommends reducing meat consumption in favor of plant-based proteins. “That would be things like beans, lentils, and peas," said Dr. Ashley Johnson, food policy director,…ND Agriculture Fuels Economy with $41 Billion Impact
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At a joint North Dakota House and Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, NDSU Vice President of Agriculture Greg Lardy presented the results of a study conducted on the economic contributions of agriculture to the state economy. "North Dakota agriculture contributes over…Major Acquistion Coming in Grain Brokerage Business
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As of February 28, Advance Trading will become part of CIH Trading. Advance Trading customers have received a letter with the news. CIH, also known as Commodity and Ingredient Hedging, is headquartered in Chicago. CIH was established in 1999 and…Too Dry, Too Wet
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US Commodities Preside Don Roose recently traveled to South America and got a firsthand look at crop conditions. Conditions range from too wet to very dry in parts of Brazil and Argentina. "It's a big country from Brazil down to Argentina…Permitting Reform Approved in MN House Environment Committee
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permitting process would be updated under a bill that passed the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee. While this proposal would speed up the permitting decisions, Chairman Josh Heintzeman said it still protects the environment. "We…