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Prevent Plant Acreage Claims Still Coming Into RMA
Published September 14, 2019
Prevent plant acres remain a big unknown. Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre told the Red River Farm Network the USDA is looking at dollars, not acres at this time. "We're at more than $2.5 billion in paid claims for…Corn Potential is Determined by the Frost Date
Published September 13, 2019
It’s been a challenging year for the Volga, South Dakota area. There is mud and water in fields, but Scott VanderWal says the corn that was planted has potential. "It all depends when we get our first frost," he says.…Better Market Prices Could Come
Published September 13, 2019
The late developing crop and trade with China garnered attention during the market outlook seminar at the Big Iron Farm Show. In this type of market environment, analysts think there could be some better prices to come in this fall…Wet Fields Continue to Delay ND Harvest
Published September 13, 2019
Wet fields continue to delay harvest near Dickinson, North Dakota. There’s been three inches of rain in the last week. Eberts Harvesting owner Myron Eberts says their spring wheat was harvested before the rains began, with minimal quality issues. "The…Farm Groups Respond to WOTUS Repeal
Published September 13, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency repealed the Waters of the United States rule this past week. North Dakota Grain Growers Association president Jeff Mertz says due diligence is needed moving forward. "I don't think the fight will ever be over," says…SD Pork Producers View New Tariff Exemption Positive
Published September 13, 2019
In a goodwill gesture ahead of the U.S. and China trade talks next month, China is exempting U.S. soybeans and pork from new tariffs. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glenn Muller says this is positive news for the…A Slow Maturing Crop Drags On
Published September 13, 2019
Driving from central Illinois to North Dakota, Gulke Group president Jerry Gulke says the early planted corn continues to be challenged. The late planted corn looks good, but walking in the fields, the ears are small. "It may not have…WOTUS Repealed
Published September 13, 2019
The controversial Waters of the United States is back in the news again. "EPA and the Army (Corps of Engineers) are officially repealing the 2015 definition," said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. Wheeler said a new definition will be created to provide…Farmers and Lawmakers Rally for USMCA Ratification
Published September 13, 2019
In a Farmers for Free Trade rally on Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could come up for a vote in the House in the next two months. "The (House) Speaker is working…