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Rising Input Costs Concerns Show in Farmer Survey
Published October 6, 2021
The September Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer continues to show a decline in farmer sentiment, with producers feeling less optimistic about current and future economic conditions. Part of that decline is due to rising input costs. "This month, more…Farmers Trying to Avoid Losses at Soybean Harvest
Published October 5, 2021
Fields are drying down fast and there’s been a good start to soybean harvest in North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder is hearing reports of variable yields and green soybeans. "It's been a struggle to get some of the…Heat Delays Sugarbeet Harvest
Published October 5, 2021
The full sugarbeet harvest campaign is delayed in North Dakota due to the warmer conditions. Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture and Research Mike Metzger says there’s a lot of risk putting sugarbeets in long-term storage when temps are…Strong Winds Forecast for the Northern Plains
Published October 5, 2021
If you haven’t been out to harvest corn yet, you may want to check stalk integrity this week. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a chance of stronger winds the week of October 11. "Things are getting…Goehring: Unknowns Remain for Dicamba Going into 2022
Published October 5, 2021
Regarding dicamba use in 2022, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is telling farmers to stay tuned. "I have no idea what EPA will come out with next. If they'll continue, cancel or put new tools on the table, I…Expanding Disaster Relief
Published October 5, 2021
There’s $10 billion available for the USDA to help farmers and ranchers going through weather-related disasters. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tells the Red River Farm Network the USDA is taking a close look at the expansion of the WHIP+ program.…High Court Asked to Rule on Ethanol
Published October 5, 2021
Growth Energy is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling that vacated the year-round sales of 15 percent ethanol blends. The Washington, D.C. Court of Appeals overturned EPA’s interpretation of the Clean Air Act and the…Crude Reaches Seven-Year High
Published October 5, 2021
OPEC and Russia have agreed to gradually increase oil production by 400,000 barrels a day through 2022. That’s far below what many traders had expected. The decision sent oil prices sharply higher with West Texas intermediate crude now trading over…Tai Highlights Next Steps for U.S. – China Trade Relations
Published October 4, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He met virtually on Friday to discuss trade relations. In a statement after the meeting, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office said the two sides understand the importance of this trade…