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One Thing is Certain After the Election
Published November 4, 2020
There will be new leadership for the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. With Representative Collin Peterson’s loss, the chairmanship for the House Agriculture Committee is up for grabs. The ranking member on committee, Texas Congressman Michael Conaway, did not seek…Brazil’s Second Crop Corn at Risk
Published November 3, 2020
Planting is 30 days behind in Brazil. Ag business consultant Kory Melby says the recent rains have generally been adequate for soybean germination and planting, but dry spots remain. "There is concern in Parana state, because the soybeans are lacking…Sunflower Harvest Continues Near Onida, SD
Published November 3, 2020
As conditions warmed up this past week, Tom Young moved into the sunflower crop. "We had rain and ice before some snow in October so the sunflowers were really at a disadvantage. Not only did we need drying weather for…Using Good Weather for Fall Fieldwork
Published November 3, 2020
Corn harvest wrapped up in the last week of October for Kulm, North Dakota farmer Bart Schott. "The corn is above the Actual Production History and the test weight is good. Moisture ranges from 20 to 25 percent. Harvest was…Warmer Temperatures “Feel Good” for Early November
Published November 3, 2020
Grand Forks, North Dakota-based National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust says it feels like Oct-ember outside with the warm conditions. "October was miserable. The month started out warmer than normal, but into the second and third week of…Dry Conditions Linger
Published November 3, 2020
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the severity depends on the location. "Down in the southeastern part of South Dakota, it's the worst drought since 2012. In western South Dakota, there are pockets of dryness similar…Ag Economy Barometer Sets All-Time High in October
Published November 3, 2020
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer set an all-time high in October, fueled by the optimism of the future and current financial situation for farms. An early fall rally in commodity prices combined with government payments and decent yields…A Transportation Challenge for Midwest Shippers
Published November 3, 2020
Imports into the United States generally deliver four-to-five times more revenue to an ocean carrier on a per-container basis than an export, particularly if is an agricultural product. SB&B Foods President Bob Sinner says these shipping containers typically bring consumer…TransFARMation: Trust Your Gut Feeling
Published November 2, 2020
Crop insurance professional Mary Ebnet was diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease three years ago. That came after an original misdiagnosis. Mary says it is important to be your own health advocate. "Hind site being 20/20, I look back on…