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New CHS Grain Facility at Erskine
Published June 14, 2022
CHS is beginning construction in July on a new state-of-the-art grain facility at Erskine, Minnesota. Once completed in the fall of 2023, there will be 1.25 million bushels of additional storage. "There will be significantly improved unloading and loading equipment…Two Heat Waves Happening This Week
Published June 14, 2022
Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass is in the first heat wave. "On Tuesday in Illinois, we're going to hit highs of more than 100 degrees. The Northern Plains is too close to the cooler air moving through…Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances
Published June 14, 2022
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act is on its way to President Biden, where it is expected to be signed. This legislation prevents ocean carriers from refusing cargo space for U.S. exports. It gives the Federal Maritime Commission the ability to…Land Values Maintain Their Strength
Published June 13, 2022
Farmland values started to rise last fall and continue to hold strong. Farmers National Company Northern Region Vice President Terry Longtin says the commodity market has helped drive land values. "I would say the buyers are the same, it is mainly…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 13, 2022
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said inflationary pressure will likely result in a decision by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee to raise interest rates this…Dicamba Application Cutoff Deadlines Coming Up
Published June 10, 2022
For farmers south of I-94, the over-the-top dicamba application cutoff date has passed in Minnesota. Minnesota Soybean’s Drift Task Force Chairman Bob Worth says the Minnesota Ag Department could not extend the application cutoff date because EPA took away the…Supply Chain and Rail Issues Addressed in Senate Ag Hearing
Published June 10, 2022
While a House Ag Subcommittee reviewed the farm bill on Thursday, a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee took a closer look at agricultural trade. Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Co-CEO Sheryl Meshke testified the U.S. government must address supply chain issues. "Congress must…Nutrien Ag Solutions to Increase Potash Production
Published June 10, 2022
Nutrien Ag Solutions, the world’s biggest fertilizer company, is going to increase potash production to 18 million tons by 2025. Interim President Ken Seitz credits global supply constraints and food insecurity for the investment. "We expect supply challenges across energy,…Fall Weather Outlook
Published June 10, 2022
With late planting across the Northern Plains, concerns shift to the need for an extended harvest season. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner says the fall weather picture is still a little cloudy. "We've been so late moving…