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EPA Approves Use of Three Dicamba Products Through 2025
Published October 27, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency will re-register the over-the-top use of XtendiMax and Engenia dicamba herbicides and extend the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology through 2025. The decision to extend or re-register the three dicamba products is meant to give…More than $7 Billion in CFAP 2 Payments Made
Published October 27, 2020
During the first month of the signup period, the USDA approved more than $7 billion in the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Through CFAP 2, USDA is making $14 billion of assistance available to farmers and ranchers. Iowa…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 26, 2020
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the current market situation in What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. A strong futures market and a strong basis is providing opportunities at harvest time.Second WHIP+ Payment Determined by the Availability of Funds
Published October 25, 2020
Farmers always want to see their income coming from the market rather than in the form of government support. USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey says there is some short-term optimism. "There is a breath of relief that we can actually see…North American Leaders Sign Communique at Tri-National Ag Accord
Published October 23, 2020
Agricultural leaders from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. wrapped up three days of discussions surrounding trade, COVID-19 response and more. This was the first Tri-National Ag Accord since the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement went into effect in July. Mexican Association of Secretaries…Rail Moving at a Steady Pace
Published October 23, 2020
North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says there hasn’t been an issue with rail traffic yet as shuttle turns to the Pacific Northwest have held steady at slightly more than two-and-a-half turns per month. "If we…Corn Harvest On Hold Near Perham, MN
Published October 23, 2020
Farmers near Perham, Minnesota were making good harvest progress before the recent snow. "The corn harvest will stall a little bit and hopefully, we'll get warmer temperatures to start that back up," said Brad Guck, agronomist, Professional Agronomy Services. "There's…Brazil’s Planting Delays Could Extend U.S. Export Season
Published October 23, 2020
StoneX Group commodities market analyst Mark Lucas says dry weather in Brazil is delaying planting progress, which will help U.S. exports. "The more it gets delayed, the longer the U.S. export season on corn and soybeans is, because typically by…Russell: Don’t Trust the Polls
Published October 23, 2020
Vice President Joe Biden is ahead of President Donald Trump in many of the national polls. The Russell Group President Randy Russell does not have a lot of faith in these polls. "To be very honest, some of these pollsters…