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The Long-Term Benefits of the Phase One Trade Deal
Published February 28, 2020
American Soybean Association Vice President Kevin Scott sees long term benefits to U.S. soybean farmers from the phase one trade agreement. "We've thought the trade one deal would be a positive in the markets, but it's been a challenge. There…Optimistic that Trade with China Will Pick Up
Published February 28, 2020
American Soybean Association President Bill Gordon remains optimistic that trade with China will pick up, but it might take a while. "It's never perfect, but if we can get these markets to respond positively, farmers will grow soybeans. We had…Reminder: Be Careful When Working Around Grain Bins
Published February 28, 2020
NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to be cautious when working around grain and grain bins. "We're looking at lots of wet grain in storage. That impacts us two ways: it greatly increases the potential for grain entrapment…Additional Disaster Assistance Available from USDA
Published February 28, 2020
Additional disaster assistance is now available for farmers impacted by drought and excess moisture. Through WHIP+, USDA is helping with 2018-2019 losses from natural disasters. Farmers who've reported widespread crop quality losses from eligible disaster events resulting in price deductions…BQA Program Continues to Grow
Published February 28, 2020
The Beef Quality Assurance program continues to get bigger and better, but still retains the goal of raising consumer confidence through proper management to produce a quality product. BQA program director Chase DeCoite says a revamped online training platform was…FFA Brings New Learning Opportunities
Published February 28, 2020
Former North Dakota FFA state officer and member Kristi Tonnessen grew up on a cow/calf operation in the north central part of the state. However, Tonnessen became interested in dairy cattle through her Supervised Agriculture Experience. "My brother and I…WHIP+ Sugarbeet Announcement Expected Very Soon
Published February 28, 2020
According to USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey, an announcement is forthcoming regarding WHIP+ payments for sugarbeet farmers. "This bill allows us to be able to work directly with co-ops and co-ops are unique in the way the loss of production impacts…MN Lawmakers Considering State Ethanol Boost
Published February 27, 2020
Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation to increase Minnesota’s biofuel standard to 15 percent ethanol. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr explains. "Certainly we've laid the groundwork with the infrastructure we've been building. E15 isn't a new product. We've…MN Budget Forecast Calls for $1.51 Billion Surplus
Published February 27, 2020
Minnesota Management and Budget released its 2020 February Budget and Economic forecast. In that forecast there is a small increase to the general fund revenue, along with a similar sized reduction in spending estimates. That results in a project surplus…