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The Cattle Market Conversation Continues
Published June 25, 2021
A long-awaited conversation took place in a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee hearing. This came on the heels of growing talk about cattle markets across the country. The hearing addressed a wide range of issues, including price discovery and…Dry Conditions Continue to Expand in Northern Plains
Published June 24, 2021
Dry conditions continue to expand across Minnesota and South Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions are expanding in the northwestern part of Minnesota, across portions of Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, Norman, Mahnomen, Clearwater and Hubbard…Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act
Published June 24, 2021
The Senate passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act on Thursday. This bill would help farmers participate in carbon markets. In a press conference following the approval, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow said this is an important bipartisan climate bill…Crop Watch
Published June 24, 2021
The crops near Hitterdal, Minnesota look good considering what’s been thrown at it this year. Beau Jacobson with Premium Ag Solutions says it's been a garden spot. "There are lingering issues from dry planting, weak stands and shallow seeded crops…Don’t Lose Sight of Marketing Those Crops
Published June 24, 2021
Don’t let drought conditions steal your attention away from marketing. Bennett Consulting owner Matt Bennett says these are still very profitable prices. "Keep your discipline and when you make your marketing moves, base it on profitability and not a round…Race Case
Published June 24, 2021
A federal judge in Florida has temporarily shut down the USDA loan forgiveness program for black and minority farmers. Judge Marcia Morales said Congress should not carry out “governmentally imposed discrimination based on race.” USDA will be allowed to continue…Scott Upset With Legal Battle Over Debt Relief Plan
Published June 23, 2021
Seven different lawsuits have been filed in federal court challenging USDA’s plan to pay off 120 percent of the FSA direct and guaranteed loans held by minority and socially disadvantaged farmers. This provision covers nearly $3 billion in loans and…Johnson: Open CRP for Haying and Grazing
Published June 23, 2021
Higher commodity prices don’t mean much if you can’t grow a crop. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson said that is a reality during this drought. "People are really starting to hurt out there." The South Dakota congressional delegation is urging…Farm Banks’ Asset Quality Improves
Published June 22, 2021
Agricultural lending by farm banks totaled $98.6 billion in 2020. That’s down less than two percent from the previous year. The American Bankers Association annual farm bank performance report said the demand for farm production loans declined slightly. Government payments…