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Trade Dispute Highlights the Importance of Foreign Markets
Published November 20, 2019
The U.S. and China have not yet come to terms on a phase-one trade deal. China is reportedly demanding the U.S. remove all trade tariffs, which seems to be a non-starter for the Trump Administration. American Soybean Association Vice President…“Setting the Record Straight” with Beef
Published November 20, 2019
There is a lot going on in Washington D.C. right now as it relates to the cattle industry. Rising to the top for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the issue of fake, or lab processed, meat. "Legislation has been…Livestock Industry Continues to Push for ELD Implementation Delay
Published November 19, 2019
Although the Dakotas and Minnesota have a hefty number of cattle, but a lot of those animals are fed in the Central and Southern Plains. "When electronic logging devices were implemented for livestock haulers, problems started to arise," says Jara…Farm Assets are One Driver in a Tough Economy
Published November 19, 2019
Farmers are starting to meet with their bankers as the end of the year approaches. "Currently, the farm economy remains soft," says American Farm Bureau Federation economist Veronica Nigh. Just this year alone farm bankruptcies were up 24 percent compared…Beef Checkoff Introduces the “Drool Log”
Published November 19, 2019
State beef councils are promoting a new spin on the classic Yule Log, just in time for the holidays. The Beef Drool Log is a two-and-a-half-hour video, featuring a prime rib roast cooking on a rotisserie over an open flame.…Agricultural Commodities Transported by Rail Continues to Decline
Published November 19, 2019
A number of class one railroads are implementing precision scheduled operating logs. National Grain and Feed Association President Randy Gordon says this is reducing railway capacity, staff and the number of locomotives in service. "We've seen processing plants have frequency…Farmers and Lenders Exercising Cautious Optimism
Published November 19, 2019
With the current farm economy, farmers and lenders are more cautious. American Bankers Association chief economist Jim Chessen is still seeing positive attitudes. "What we saw in the survey ABA conducted with Farmer Mac, profits are not great, but they…ACSC Shareholders Pay for Unharvested Acres
Published November 18, 2019
Due to a wet harvest season and early freezing temperatures, member-owners of American Crystal Sugar Company were unable to lift 118,000 acres of sugarbeets. To cover fixed costs, ACSC is requiring shareholders to pay nearly $350 for each unharvested acre.Ag Retailers Seeing Input Decision Delays
Published November 18, 2019
Mother Nature has not been kind to farmers this fall. Moisture levels and equipment repair bills are above the norm. East River LLP owner Tim Hoggarth says farmers are waiting to make their seed decisions for 2020. "I fully expect…