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Challenging Market Dynamics Tell an Interesting Soybean Story
Published November 26, 2021
United Soybean Board Vice President of Market Intelligence Mac Marshall says the international market outlook for U.S. soybeans looks good year-over-year. "We set a big record last year. This year, I think the market dynamics are different. We didn't start…USDA Lowers Fiscal Year 2022 Ag Export Forecast
Published November 26, 2021
The value of agricultural products that China will purchase in the current fiscal year may not be as high as earlier predictions. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says China’s needs are changing as their hog herd stabilizes. "The new fiscal…Thanksgiving Dinner Costs More in 2021
Published November 24, 2021
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner is going to be more expensive. That’s due, in part, to inflation, along with disruptions in the U.S. economy and supply chains in the last 20 months. "During the COVID pandemic, we've seen changes in consumer…Crop Strategies for 2022
Published November 24, 2021
Coming off a drought year, Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch says there are things to be aware of going into next season. "Thankfully, we've caught late rains, setting us up for a somewhat normal spring. Coming off of a drought,…Vilsack: Expanded Farm Bill Baseline a Benefit of Build Back Better
Published November 24, 2021
The Build Back Better plan includes funding for conservation programs. "The bill basically provides for a level of conservation investment we've never seen in the country's history," says Tom Vilsack, secretary, USDA. "It's so large that we anticipate when it's…U.S. and Mexico Take Additional Steps to Open Fresh Potato Market
Published November 24, 2021
The U.S. and Mexico are moving forward with a rulemaking process allowing the U.S. to export fresh potatoes to all of Mexico. This follows a ruling in favor of the U.S. from Mexico’s Supreme Court seven months ago. National Potato…EPA Seeks Common Ground on New WOTUS
Published November 23, 2021
In Bismarck last Monday afternoon, EPA Assistant Administrator of Water Radhika Fox and Army Corps of Engineers Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Works Jaime Pinkham took input on the Waters of the United States rule. American Farm Bureau Federation Vice…Dockter Joins RRFN Team
Published November 23, 2021
The Red River Farm Network announces the addition of Cierra Dockter to its farm broadcast team. “Cierra is a proven leader and will be a welcome addition to the RRFN team,” said Don Wick, president, Red River Farm Network. “Cierra’s…2020 and 2021 WHIP+ Program Expected in New Year
Published November 22, 2021
In September, Congress designated $10 billion for disaster relief. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says it sounds like the USDA is going to use older regulations to roll out the 2020 and 2021 WHIP+ program. "It's a…