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Farm Assistance Included in COVID Bill
Published July 28, 2020
The Senate GOP coronavirus relief package includes $20 billion in direct funding for agricultural assistance. When combined with the $14 billion that has already been authorized for the Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA will have a total of $34 billion in…Chinese Seeds Illegally Entering the U.S.
Published July 28, 2020
People from across the country have been receiving unsolicited packages of seed from China. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Seed Unit Supervisor Denise Thiede says USDA is investigating this odd situation. "We are contacting each person that notified us and we're…Rural Perspectives
Published July 27, 2020
Basis levels have remained steady this summer. AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Tangen says there are a couple reasons behind that. "One, as many people know, is because the 2019 crop wasn't in particularly good quality. The…Parade of Champions: Payton Waage
Published July 27, 2020
Payton Waage of Greenbush, Minnesota shows Charolais cattle. Payton has been in 4-H since 12 years old and shown at the Minnesota State Fair several times. “My favorite part about showing livestock is getting to know the animal and learning…COVID-19 Impacts on the U.S. Corn Industry
Published July 27, 2020
National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says there are a lot of people hurting right now and the next COVID-19 relief package will provide much-needed assistance. The coronavirus knocked the U.S. corn market’s customers awry. "When our customers hurt,…Senate COVID-19 Package for Ag Expected to Total $34 Billion
Published July 27, 2020
The Senate’s version of the phase four economic stimulus package could propose around $34 billion to help farmers and ranchers. According to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, the Senate isn’t approaching an increase in the Commodity Credit Corporation in this…A Strong Wheat Crop Expected in the Dakotas
Published July 27, 2020
South Dakota’s winter wheat harvest is nearing the halfway mark. "Farmers in South Dakota are very pleased with their crop. It seems like a once-in-a-lifetime crop," says Dave Green, executive vice president, Wheat Quality Council. "There are good yields, protein…More MN Special Sessions Expected in 2020
Published July 27, 2020
Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven expects another special legislative session will happen in mid-August. Section 179 conformity and bonding are two key remaining issues. "As we get closer to the election, there are two schools of thought; one is each side…Grain Traders Keep Close Eye on U.S. China Relations
Published July 27, 2020
Traders are watching U.S. and China relations for retaliation after the Trump Administration shut down the Chinese Consulate in Huston. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says traders are concerned about cancellations of commodities that have already been sold. "A…