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Bayer Wrapping Up Monsanto Takeover
Published June 4, 2018
Bayer is expected to wrap up its takeover of Monsanto Thursday. The company has approvals from all required regulatory authorities. Chairman of the Bayer AG Board, Werner Baumann, says in a statement the company be doubling the size of the…Senate Continues Farm Bill Work
Published June 4, 2018
The farm bill is on the agenda for Senate lawmakers this week. North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp says there’s a different path for the farm bill in the Senate. "I don't see that we're going to get sidetracked by an…Continuous CRP Enrollment Opens
Published June 4, 2018
USDA is opening up enrollment for the continuous Conservation Reserve Program. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey explains. "We're excited to be able to have the program offered again. We've not had it offered as we're getting close…Better Corn Exports Ahead
Published June 4, 2018
USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson expects corn exports to be better than expected this marketing year. "We're expecting to sell $10.3 billion worth of corn this year, up from nine billion that we were expecting in February." Cotton exports are…A Potential Corn Market Impact from China
Published June 4, 2018
If China chooses to back away from trade agreements, U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks the corn market could be impacted more than the soybean market. China typically doesn’t buy U.S. beans during this time of year. “During the summer,…China Trade Discussions Progressing, No Agreement Yet
Published June 4, 2018
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators ended trade discussions without reaching an agreement Sunday. A statement by China’s news agency says both sides achieved real progress for ag and energy trade, but details need to be worked out. The statement also…Wheat Acres and Yields Lower in North TX
Published June 3, 2018
Oklahoma custom harvester Greg Thurman has been cutting wheat near Vernon, Texas. Thurman says acres and yields are lower. "We're cutting probably one-third of the acres we normally do. I guess we're cutting about one-third of the crop too, because it's…Crops Popping Up with Warm Weather
Published June 1, 2018
Dennis Renner, who farms near Mandan, North Dakota, is wrapping up his planting schedule. "Soon, we'll spray for broadleaves. Everything's growing fast with this warm weather." The corn is off to a good start and soybeans are being planted. "We…Waterlogged Fields at New England, ND
Published June 1, 2018
New England, North Dakota farmer Jon Wert finished planting on Memorial Day. However the crop is wet with heavy rains last week. "Actually a little bit too much rain. I hate to say that, because coming off of a terrible…