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A ‘Record-Breaking’ Performance for U.S. Red Meat
Published May 7, 2021
U.S. red meat exports had a record-breaking performance in March to end the first quarter. Both beef and pork exports posted the highest monthly value on record, coming in at 124,800 metric tons and 294,700 metric tons, respectively. U.S. Meat…New 30×30 Report Outlines Path Forward for Conservation Goal
Published May 6, 2021
On Thursday, the Biden Administration released the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful report, a path forward to conserve 30 percent of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030. The preliminary report outlines eight principles to guide the effort, including…Extreme Drought Encompasses 85% of North Dakota
Published May 6, 2021
All of North Dakota is now experiencing either abnormally dry or some form of drought conditions. Extreme drought conditions increased two percent this past week. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor puts nearly 85 percent of the state in that category.…Planting a Crop In Extreme Drought
Published May 6, 2021
West of Garrison, North Dakota, Lance Zimmerman is attempting to plant canola, but dry conditions make it challenging. "Clumpy soils are an understatement. Disc drills are getting the crop in the ground, but we're struggling to cover because the ground…U.S. and Chinese Trade Officials to Meet ‘Soon’
Published May 6, 2021
At a virtual event organized by the Financial Times, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said she will soon meet with her Chinese counterparts to discuss the phase one trade deal. This trade agreement, which expires at the end of this…Ag Secretary Vilsack Responds to USDA COVID Relief Lawsuits
Published May 5, 2021
At the end of April, two lawsuits were filed focusing on the socially disadvantaged farmer proposal included in the Biden administration’s latest round of COVID relief. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack responded to those lawsuits on Wednesday. "I have to take…Basis Bids Remain Strong in the Northern Plains
Published May 5, 2021
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mostly unchanged from last week. Spring wheat basis generally runs 30 to 60 cents under the July futures for May through July delivery. Corn…Spotty Spring Wheat Stands Seen Across North Dakota
Published May 5, 2021
According to North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson, the spring wheat emergence varies across North Dakota. "Most of North Dakota is dry with the exception of a small portion in the southeast part of the…NMPF Wants Trade Representative Tai to Enforce USMCA Provisions
Published May 5, 2021
The National Milk Producers Federation wants trading partners to live up to their end of the bargain in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. According to NMPF CEO Jim Mulhern, that was a big part of a half hour Zoom call with U.S. Trade…