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Weather and Export Demand Driving Grain Markets
Published September 29, 2020
The weather and export demand are the drivers in the grain markets. Monday’s USDA weekly crop progress report was in line with trade expectations. "The corn harvest is still a little bit behind normal and the beans are doing well…Regional Basis Bids Remain Mostly Unchanged
Published September 29, 2020
Basis bids at the six Northern Plains grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain unchanged for spring wheat for nearby delivery. Corn and soybean basis levels are also mostly unchanged from last week. Spring wheat basis for…Several Agricultural Provisions Included in HEROES Act 2.0
Published September 29, 2020
The House Agriculture Committee released the list of agriculture provisions included in the HEROES Act 2.0. The total package would cost $2.2 trillion, a slight decline from the $3 trillion HEROES Act passed in the spring. This bill would provide…Agriculture Contributes $37 Billion to MN Economy
Published September 29, 2020
Agriculture and forestry contribute over $37 billion in value to the Minnesota economy and create nearly 400,000 jobs. Twenty-five major agricultural stakeholder groups funded this new economic contribution study. This research identified Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota Counties as the top…A Drier Harvest in 2020
Published September 29, 2020
September 2019 was wet in the Red River Valley. Rainfall totals of four-to-12 inches made it a difficult harvest. This record fall flooding was followed by an October snowstorm. National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust said the Red…RRFN Interview with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler
Published September 29, 2020
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler denied requests for retroactive small refinery waivers in mid-September, but pending small refinery exemptions remain. "Those pending waivers are from 2019 and they're the subject of the Tenth Circuit Court's decision," Wheeler told RRFN.…engAGe: Breaking Work-Life Barriers
Published September 28, 2020
When it comes to setting priorities, BASF regional technical sales representative Ruhiyyih Dyrdahl-Young doesn't believe women have to give up one thing to achieve another. "I try really hard not to put things in silos in my head. Instead, this…XtendFlex Gains European Approval
Published September 28, 2020
The European Commission has approved Bayer’s XtendFlex soybean trait. This was the final approval needed for a full launch of XtendFlex soybeans in the U.S. and Canada in 2021. This technology is tolerant to glyphosate, glufosinate and dicamba. Bayer CropScience…Prioritize Corn Fields for Harvest
Published September 28, 2020
Dairyland Seed western region agronomist Brian Weller says the soybean yield reports vary. "The yields range from 20 bushels per acre in drought stricken fields to areas with good rains and fertility with 75 bushels per acre." Once soybean harvest…