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Potato Industry Seeks Stronger Market Access to Mexico
Published January 10, 2019
The U.S. potato industry is focused on strengthening market access with Mexico going into 2019. Steel and aluminum retaliatory tariffs are impacting U.S. frozen potato products. National Potato Council Vice-President of Public Policy Kam Quarles says the 20 percent duty…Stable Prices Seen for Fresh Red Spuds
Published January 10, 2019
United Potato Growers of America CEO Mark Klompien says there are fewer fresh red potatoes shipments in the U.S. for 2018 compared to the previous growing season. Red prices are stable. "More areas are shipping reds and yellow potatoes, doing…Good Demand for Local Fresh Red Potatoes
Published January 9, 2019
Weather challenges in northeastern Canada and Wisconsin are providing opportunity to move more fresh red potatoes out of the Red River Valley, according to Grafton, North Dakota-based Campbell Farms partner Tom Campbell. "We're having a hard time filling orders. It's a…Opportunity to Lock in Fuel Prices
Published January 9, 2019
Farm fuel prices are coming off 18-month lows that have supported the current price increase. Based on a balanced market, CHS Director of Refined Fuel Sales Neil Hoff expects a steady trend of increasing fuel prices. "With the spring planting…Palmer Amaranth, Houndstongue Added to Noxious Weed List
Published January 8, 2019
Palmer amaranth and houndstongue have been added to the North Dakota noxious weed list. Palmer amaranth was first found in the state last year and has been identified in five counties. Houndstongue infestations have tripled in North Dakota since 2008…USDA Extends MFP Application Deadline
Published January 8, 2019
USDA is extending the deadline to apply for Market Facilitation Program payments. The original deadline was January 15, but is being adjusted due to the government shutdown. According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the deadline will be extended for a…Avera Health Launches Farm Stress Hotline
Published January 8, 2019
Sioux Falls-based Avera Health has launched a new resource for those in agriculture facing stressful times. The “Farmer’s Stress Hotline” is available to farmers, ranchers and their families at no cost, and is staffed by trained counselors 24 hours, seven…A Near-Record Corn Crop
Published January 7, 2019
The U.S. Grains Council says near-record yields came from the 2018 corn crop. According to the 2018/19 Corn Harvest Quality Report, the majority of corn conditions were rated as good or excellent during the growing season. The projected crop size…AgCountry Returns $42.5 Million in Cash Patronage
Published January 7, 2019
AgCountry Farm Credit Services is beginning the year by returning a significant amount of money back into the farm economy. "It is with a great deal of pride that AgCountry is announcing that it is returning $42.5 million in cash…