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Walz Issues Disaster Assistance for Five MN Counties
Published January 9, 2020
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has authorized state disaster assistance five counties that sustained heavy rains and flooding from September 20 to October 17, 2019. The funds will aid in recovery efforts for Carlton, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall and…Wiersma: Tips for Selecting a Spring Wheat Variety
Published January 8, 2020
If it wasn’t for a record wet fall, sprout damage and falling numbers, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says 2020 spring wheat variety discussions would be solely focused on bacterial leaf streak, vomitoxin and scab. "We…USMCA Moves Through Senate Finance Committee
Published January 7, 2020
On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee moved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing legislation out of committee on a 25-3 vote. During the markup, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts said reliable markets are needed in farm country. "If we aren't leading…Hoeven: Third Tranche of MFP Payments Could Be on Horizon
Published January 6, 2020
There is likely to be a third tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments in January 2020. "We're working with the Farm Service Agency to make sure they get the third and final payment out in a timely manner," said North…Taking The Next Step in Addressing Quality Changes
Published January 6, 2020
In late December, North Dakota farm groups met for a roundtable discussion with state agricultural leaders and Senator John Hoeven. In the meeting, participants expressed the need to address quality challenges in crop insurance. One takeaway was scheduling a follow-up…USMCA Vote Possible This Week
Published January 6, 2020
The Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to take up the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Tuesday. Approval by the full Senate was expected to happen after the impeachment process, but White House trade advisor Peter Navarro said a vote could take place by…China Trade Team to be in U.S. Next Week
Published January 6, 2020
A Chinese trade delegation is now tentatively scheduled to arrive in the United States on January 13. Vice Premier Liu He was originally scheduled to be in the U.S. during the first week of January, but that timeline changed when…Equity Drive Continues for Epitome Energy
Published January 3, 2020
The equity drive continues for Epitome Energy's proposed soy processing facility in Crookston, Minnesota. Epitome Energy President and CEO Dennis Egan says they've also started the permitting process. "We contracted with two firms in Minnesota to do that work. We've…Analysts Prepare for January Supply/Demand Report
Published January 3, 2020
Traders will be cautiously watching the January 10 USDA Supply and Demand report. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says it will be tough to get final numbers with the amount of corn still in the field. "Overall, there's a…