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Winter Wasn’t as Dry as Many Thought
Published March 21, 2024
El Nino is fading as expected. Whether it completes a transition into La Nina won't be known for certain until September. "Technically, whatever is happening in the Pacific Ocean is based off of three-month averages so what's happening on a…Noem Opposes Chinese Farmland Ownership
Published March 21, 2024
During a House Ag Committee hearing on the dangers to American agriculture by the Chinese, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem expressed concern over the risks to national security. "When we talk about food policy, please talk about it from a…U.S. Potato Exports Continue to Climb
Published March 21, 2024
The U.S. potato industry relies heavily on trade and overseas exports. While potato exports have risen dramatically over the past 25 years the top importers have remained the same. “The magnitude of the increases is striking. For Japan, our exports…Heifer Shortage Tightens Dairy Market
Published March 21, 2024
Daily Dairy Report Market Economist Sarina Sharp delivered a market outlook at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls. "The dairy heifer shortage is going to have a big impact on dairy producers' revenue, raising livestock values and limiting…Alfalfa Variety Selection Should Not be Ignored
Published March 21, 2024
Insects and diseases continue to evolve. According to Land O’Lakes Alfalfa & Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson, seed treatments and new chemistries can help, but variety selection also has a role. "If you're not paying attention to variety selection and finding…Farmland Markets Leveling Out
Published March 21, 2024
Rising interest rates and sideways commodity markets have some thinking that farmland markets are beginning to plateau. "Even with all of the headwinds we have, we're still seeing some pretty strong land values," said Farmers National Company Vice President of…Agricult-HER: Sherry Koch
Published March 21, 2024
The Agricult-HER series continues with Sherry Koch, senior technical sales manager, Mosaic. Koch said the opportunities in agriculture are endless. "I think agriculture will look completely different in the next 20 years and that's exciting, right? As we move forward,…Certainty Sought for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Published March 21, 2024
The Biden Administration did not meet its March 1 deadline to release an updated GREET model to calculate tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel. A coalition of farm and biofuel groups sent a letter to the administration, voicing its disappointment…Farm Bank Lending Increased in ’23
Published March 21, 2024
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023 and ag lending by U.S. farm banks grew nearly seven percent reaching $110 billion. According to the American Bankers Association Annual Farm Bank Performance Report, over 98 percent of farm banks were profitable last…