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Beef Producers Want a Piece of China’s Protein Demand
Published February 11, 2020
U.S. beef exports are expected to grow substantially over the next five years. North Dakota Beef Commission director and Hensler, North Dakota rancher Clark Price says there is potential for export growth to China. "As we all know, China has…South America Has Good Crops Coming
Published February 11, 2020
South America has good crops coming. "If you look at the numbers we have from Brazil and Argentina in the latest USDA report, there's an increase in the soybean numbers to 125 million metric tons. That's much bigger than where…USDA Raises Global Soy Ending Stocks in February Report
Published February 11, 2020
In the February USDA Supply/Demand report, USDA raised global soybean ending stocks to 98.9 million metric tons on an increase in Brazilian soybean production. USDA increased Brazil’s soybean production two million metric tons to a record 125 million metric tons.…CONAB Forecasts a Large Soybean Crop
Published February 11, 2020
CONAB, Brazil’s government supply agency, raised its soybean production forecast to a record 123.2 million metric tons. That’s up one million metric tons from the January estimate and nearly 10 million metric tons larger than last year’s crop. The estimate…Cattle Conversations Revolve Around Sustainability in 2020
Published February 11, 2020
For those in the cattle business, 2020 is shaping up to be a better year for those in the cattle business. That's according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall. "The market recovery isn't everything we want, but it…Hoeven: Lawmakers Will Reinvest in Priorities
Published February 10, 2020
The presidential budget, like others before it, will likely be rejected by Congress. In a statement, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, chair of the Ag Appropriations Committee, said lawmakers will reinvest in priorities; this is just a proposal. "Programs like…President Trump’s Budget Forecast Released
Published February 10, 2020
The Office of Management and Budget released the Presidential Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The White House is proposing many of the same budget cuts the administration sought in the past. The proposal takes a whack out of the federal…Ag Groups Ready for MN Legislative Session
Published February 10, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session begins on Tuesday in St. Paul. Minnesota Farm Bureau Northwest Area Program Director Riley Maanum will be watching the upcoming session closely. "It is trickier to develop areas of focus in a bonding year. Certainly, Section…Farmers Look Ahead to Spring
Published February 10, 2020
Farmers are looking ahead to spring near Rugby, North Dakota. First International Bank and Trust President Tanner Johnson says 2019 was a challenging year and farmers are hopeful for a break in 2020. “People are focused on getting rid of…