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Next Steps for the E15 Rulemaking Process
Published October 10, 2018
There is hope the EPA will publish its final rule on E15 by June 1. Every regulation is developed under different circumstances, but this is a short window of time for the rule. National Corn Growers Association Chairman Kevin Skunes,…Walz Touts Leadership and Experience
Published October 9, 2018
The two leading candidates in Minnesota’s gubernatorial race shared a stage Tuesday night in Willmar. First District Congressman Walz lives in Mankato and serves on the House Agriculture Committee. Walz said offers experience and leadership. "People have seen the way…Johnson Offers His Vision for Greater Minnesota
Published October 9, 2018
The issues impacting Rural Minnesota got attention in Tuesday's gubernatorial debate between DFL’er Tim Walz and Republican Jeff Johnson. It was a vigorous, but genial discussion about transportation, health care, taxes and regulatory issues. "I think we have very different…Trump Announces Move Toward Year-Round Sales of E15
Published October 9, 2018
After months of speculation, President Donald Trump has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to allow year-round sales of fuel with up to 15 percent ethanol. Ahead of a rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the president met with Republican members of…Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Now Available
Published October 9, 2018
Effective October 9, Dairy Revenue Protection insurance is available. This insurance product was developed by the American Farm Bureau Federation and is backed by the Federal Crop Insurance program. This policy provides risk management protection, picking up the difference between…National Basis Levels Unchanged, Local Basis Widens
Published October 9, 2018
The national basis levels for corn remain unchanged again this week at 43 cents under the December futures contract. Regional basis continues to widen for corn, compared to one week ago. Corn basis at the six local elevators the Red…Warmer and Drier Days Ahead for the Northern Plains
Published October 9, 2018
Warmer and drier weather is in the remaining October forecast for the Northern Plains. According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison, the region should shift away from the current wet weather pattern. "In turn, we will…Agronomist Still Optimistic About the Soybean Crop
Published October 9, 2018
Before the span of wet weather, farmers were able to harvest some of the early soybeans. Based in West Fargo, North Dakota, Dekalb Asgrow technical agronomist Eric Nelson still has a lot of optimism about this year’s crop. "Once the…MFP Payment Distribution Begins
Published October 8, 2018
As of Thursday, South Dakota’s Farm Service Agency says there are 1,230 Market Facilitation Program applications on file. Total payments given to South Dakota farmers are more than $3.16 million. State FSA Executive Director Paul Shubeck explains the corn and…