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MFP Payments On The Way
Published February 4, 2020
The latest round of Market Facilitation Program payments should begin to reach farmers by the end of this week. This is the third and final tranche of payments designed to mitigate losses from trade retaliation. The payments will be made…TransFARMation: The Proper Attitude Can Help Take on the Challenges
Published February 3, 2020
Bob "Mr. Attitude" Prentice has roots in agriculture, coming from the Wessington, South Dakota area. So, how important is attitude in agriculture? "Attitude is everything, or at least I believe it is," says Bob. "It's not always about having a…Closer to Calving Calls for a Nutrition Switch
Published February 3, 2020
As cows get closer to calving, nutritional requirements change. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Olivia Amundson says that’s why nutrition should be a top priority prior to calving. It’s easier to stay ahead of the game than play…China Seeking Flexibility on Phase One Deal
Published February 3, 2020
According to a Bloomberg report, Chinese officials are hoping the U.S. will agree to flexibility on pledges in the phase one trade deal. This comes as the country is working on containing coronavirus outbreaks. There have been more than 17,000…U.S. Cattle Herd is Starting to Contract
Published February 3, 2020
As of January 1, all cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 94.4 million head. That is slightly below 94.8 million head one year ago. This Cattle Inventory Report from USDA was neutral to the marketplace, coming in one percent…Reducing Risk, Maximizing Revenue
Published February 3, 2020
In a depressed ag economy, farmers and ranchers are working on reducing risk and maximizing revenue. There are risk management options out there, and a standard crop insurance policy is one. Farm Credit Services of Mandan Assistant Vice President Eric…ND Farmers Continue Quality Discussions
Published February 3, 2020
According to lobbyist Jim Callan, it wasn’t just the North Dakota Grain Growers Association who met with USDA last week. The North Dakota Corn Growers Association also met with USDA leaders on Thursday to discuss quality and prevent plant. "One…Electronic Logging Devices and Ag Labor Priorities for USCHI
Published February 3, 2020
Herington, Kansas-based forage cutter Rana Zeller says Electronic Logging Devices is a top priority for the U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated. "The big thing our members are concerned about is Entry Level Driver Training, a drivers training coming up. We have…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…