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Mexican Supreme Court Continues to Delay Potato Ruling
Published April 7, 2021
On Wednesday, Mexico’s Supreme Court delayed a ruling that could allow the country to import fresh U.S. potatoes. The U.S. potato industry has been waiting since late-February. Mexico’s potato growers are not in favor of fresh U.S. potato imports. The…CHS: Ag Earnings Not Enough to Offset Losses in Energy Segment
Published April 7, 2021
CHS is reporting a second quarter net loss of $38 million. That compares to a $125 million gain in the same quarter last year. The agriculture and nitrogen production segments had a significant increase in earnings year-over-year. That was offset…There’s a Wait-and-See Attitude Ahead of Friday’s USDA Report
Published April 7, 2021
Traders will be watching ending stocks numbers closely in Friday’s supply and demand report from USDA. Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen thinks traders will take a wait and see attitude on acreage going into the report. "We'll wait…RRFN Exclusive: Vilsack Offers View on Post-Pandemic Economy
Published April 6, 2021
It has been just over 40 days since Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack returned to USDA. In that timeframe, three major plans influencing American agriculture have come out; Pandemic Assistance for Producers, the American Rescue Plan and the American Jobs Plan.…Dryness Causes Decline in SD Winter Wheat Conditions
Published April 6, 2021
South Dakota’s winter wheat crop conditions continue to decline. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the decline in good to excellent conditions started a few months ago. "Conditions moved from 41 percent to 31 percent good to…Patience is Key at Planting
Published April 6, 2021
Near Berthold, North Dakota, farmers are waiting until the rains to come before they get into the fields. Farmer Mark Birdsall says very little fieldwork is done right now and it's extremely dry. "We had some wet snow last month,…Ethanol Market Starting to Recover
Published April 6, 2021
The ethanol market is beginning to see a good recovery as ethanol demand increases. Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says to keep an eye on ethanol. "Prior to the last two years, we never worried much about the ethanol market.…Better Crop Prices Boost the March Ag Economy Barometer
Published April 6, 2021
The March Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased 12 points in March to the highest barometer reading since October 2020. The increase is due to a boost in the Index of Future Expectations. Carryover corn and soybean supplies are…Dry Conditions Weigh on Minds as Planting Begins
Published April 5, 2021
Farmers in the Lignite, North Dakota are slowly starting to seed spring crops. Dakota Agronomy Partners Lignite location manager Katie Woodbury is not expecting much shift in rotation. "In the northwest corner of North Dakota, farmers are growing four to…