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Coronavirus Continues to Spread
Published February 3, 2020
As of Sunday, more than 17,000 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed and 361 people have died in China. That fatality rate is now higher than what was seen during the SARS outbreak in 2002 and 2003. Millions of people…China Could Still Be in the Market for U.S. Pork
Published February 2, 2020
Iowa State University Economist Dermot Hayes says African swine fever and the recent trade agreements with China, Mexico and Canada are positive for U.S. pork exports. "In November 2019, China was the largest buyer of U.S. pork. We hope to…Local Farmers Discuss Quality Challenges at USDA
Published February 2, 2020
USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey, Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and local farmers met in Washington D.C. last week to discuss updates to crop insurance and disaster aid. Quality problems challenged North Dakota…Deibert: Fewer Wheat Acres Expected in 2020
Published February 2, 2020
Past president and USCHI board advisor Jim Deibert says the 2019 harvest season was one for the record books. "My favorite day was the last one. We had trouble in Texas and North Dakota with wet weather. There were some…Jantzen Elected President of USCHI
Published February 2, 2020
The U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated has a new president. Plymouth, Nebraska-based custom forage cutter Glen Jantzen was elected into the role at the conclusion of the annual convention. He says forage cutters face exactly the same issues as the custom…USCHI Meets in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Published February 2, 2020
In conjunction with the U.S. Custom Harvesters Convention, the U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated directors met on Friday. State meetings followed. The state meetings allow custom harvesters to discuss regional issues. USCHI board member Dane Dolechek says the state meetings are…China Dominating the Market Conversations
Published February 2, 2020
The market conversations at the end of January were dominated by China. "Coronavirus cases are increasing and so are the fatalities. There are lots of fear and concern that China demand, in particular, could drop sharply if this becomes a…Ag Labor Challenges Custom Harvesters
Published February 2, 2020
Agricultural labor continues to be a focus for the custom harvesters. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President J.C. Schemper says new ag labor laws are adding more burden for custom harvesters. "The definition of agriculture labor is they want to put…Burgum Addresses Crop Challenges in State of the State Speech
Published February 2, 2020
According to North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum in the 2020 State of the State address, North Dakota is strong, growing and full of opportunity. "This isn't about the state of the state in 2020 and we're in fantastic shape, but…