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Communicate Crop Input Needs with Retailers
Published October 11, 2021
The availability of certain crop inputs remain unknown as farmers prepare for the 2022 growing season. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Bridgette Readel says the first step to mitigate supply chain uncertainties is for farmers to figure out what they…No Silver Bullet
Published October 11, 2021
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President Todd Wilkinson testified before the House Agriculture Committee Thursday. The De Smet, South Dakota rancher said the industry is facing complex issues. "Let me be clear," said Wilkinson. "There is no such thing as…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 11, 2021
Crude oil has hit $82 per barrel. Cash grain markets remain strong. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading RIsk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also outlines the latest news regarding supply chain disruptions.Monitor Corn Fields Closely
Published October 8, 2021
Across the Dakotas and Minnesota, the pace of harvest varies. "The areas that had plenty of moisture are slower to start corn harvest and some of the moisture stressed areas are almost done with harvest," said Rick Swenson, lead agronomist,…Conditions Improve in Latest Drought Monitor
Published October 8, 2021
There’s been a slight improvement in dry conditions in the last week across the Dakotas and Minnesota. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the line of extreme drought in northwest Minnesota declined in Polk, Red Lake and Pennington Counties. Last…Minnesota Seeks Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard Proposal
Published October 8, 2021
The development of Minnesota’s Clean Fuel Standard is being led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Deputy Ag Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says a low carbon fuel standard is something that’s been explored in other…Threat Remains for Estate Tax Exemption
Published October 8, 2021
Now that the Senate passed a solution to address the immediate debt ceiling needs, lawmakers are focused on the Build Back Better plan. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman said the pay-fors for the upcoming legislation are still concerning.…Walz Advances Climate Change Initiative
Published October 7, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a directive for the state agriculture and transportation departments to pursue a new Clean Fuel Standard. Stakeholder groups will be asked to identify goals and opportunities and deliver their recommendations in February. A Future Fuels…Urea and Anhydrous Prices Soar
Published October 7, 2021
Fertilizer prices have more than doubled from one year ago. "We've seen a massive explosion in urea and anhydrous prices," said Todd Erickson, general manager, Finley Farmer's Grain and Elevator. "Anhydrous has gone up $400 in the last three weeks;…