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Familiar Names Likely in the Mix for Ag Secretary
Published November 9, 2020
Speculation has begun over the possible cabinet picks in a Biden administration. Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is getting most of the attention for the top job at USDA. Both Bloomberg and Politico have named Heitkamp as the likely…Biden is 46th U.S. President-Elect
Published November 7, 2020
Four days after Election Day, Democratic candidate Joe Biden is projected to be the 46th U.S. president. In a statement following the announcement, President Donald Trump said the election "is far from over" and the campaign will pursue legal action…Ag Priorities Under Trump and Biden Administrations
Published November 6, 2020
With President-elect Joe Biden, Michael Torrey Associates owner Mike Torrey expects to see a different approach to trade and the agricultural agenda will change slightly. "With a smaller margin of Democrats in the House and an expected Republican-controlled Senate, it's…Price Rationing Seen in Soybeans
Published November 6, 2020
Soybean prices topped $11 this past week. Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried said these price levels haven’t been seen in four-and-a-half years. "Psychologically, it is a thing. From the technical perspective, $11 didn't mean a whole lot,…Fischbach Will Seek Spot on House Ag Committee
Published November 6, 2020
Minnesota’s 7th District Representative-elect Michelle Fischbach, is seeking a spot on the House Agriculture Committee. While committee assignments won’t be known until 2021, Fischbach is eager to serve farmers in the district. Fischbach said it is important to get farmers…EPA Requests More Time to Process SRE Petition
Published November 6, 2020
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for an additional month to respond to a petition from oil refiners on small refinery exemptions. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the ethanol industry doesn’t understand why the EPA needs more…A Biden White House and GOP Senate Could be a Win for Agriculture
Published November 6, 2020
After the election, analysts are trying to read the tea leaves for any clues about the economy. CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division Manager Tanner Ehmke offered his thoughts at the Minnesota Ag and Food Summit. "With a Biden Administration and a…Metro Lawmakers Are Determining Farm Policy
Published November 6, 2020
Farm policy resonates with a core agriculture audience; however, those issues didn’t break through to a larger audience in Tuesday’s election. "As we've made rural parts of our country more red and urban parts more blue, you have people in…La Nina, So Now What?
Published November 5, 2020
A robust La Nina weather pattern is already setting up across the Pacific region. What does this mean for the winter months in the Northern Plains? "The fall months typically tend to favor warmer than normal temperatures," said Mark Ewens,…