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Major Acreage Battle Expected for Spring
Published February 24, 2021
Grain traders are preparing for a major acreage battle this spring. BOLT Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse says all of the commodities are looking for more acres. "That's why the new crop prices are gaining on the old crop prices.…Cattle Producers Focused on Trade Access, Climate Change and More
Published February 24, 2021
Day one of the virtual Cattle Industry Convention “Winter Reboot” event was filled with industry updates and policy decisions impacting ranchers. Trade access continues to be a top priority for the U.S. beef industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of…Brazil Harvest Delays Push Second Crop Corn Planting
Published February 24, 2021
Farmers in northern Brazil are struggling with wet weather and deteriorating crop conditions as harvest lags. Brazilian agriculture consultant Kory Melby says getting the second crop corn planted is a priority. "That is more worrisome than the soybeans, because the…Acreage Decisions Can Still Change Between Now and Spring
Published February 24, 2021
During the USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum, the agency estimated an increase in corn and soybean acres for 2021. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says a lot can change between now and spring. "Wheat is also an unknown…Buschette: FFA is the Fabric of My Life
Published February 24, 2021
Mary Buschette has a lifelong relationship with the FFA. From the chapter and district level, Buschette became a state officer in 1984-1985. Buschette later took advantage of the FFA’s Work Experience Abroad program working a dairy farm in Germany for six…Vilsack Confirmed by U.S. Senate
Published February 23, 2021
The U.S. Senate confirmed Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack on a vote of 92 to 7. The confirmation vote is met with many welcome back statements from agriculture groups. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said Vilsack’s strong track…COVID and Climate Change Will Be Priorities as Vilsack Returns to USDA
Published February 23, 2021
Once he's sworn in as agriculture secretary, Tom Vilsack will get started on Biden administration priorities. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett is expecting the USDA to place a big emphasis on COVID. "We talked with Mr. Vilsack last…Achieving Leadership and Career Goals Through the FFA
Published February 23, 2021
Former Sturgis, South Dakota FFA member and current South Dakota State Veterinarian Dusty Oedekoven set a goal early on to serve as a state FFA officer. With the encouragement of his local FFA advisor, Oedekoven was elected to a state…The Northern Corn and Soybean Expo is Happening This Week
Published February 22, 2021
The virtual Northern Corn and Soybean Expo will feature a grain market update and an update on transportation on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the North Dakota Corn Growers Association and the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association will have their annual meetings.…