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A Complicated Issue
Published May 9, 2018
Agricultural Retailers Association Senior Vice-President for Public Policy, Richard Gupton, says the electronic logging device issue makes the fertilizer shortage more challenging for farmers. “It’s a logistical issue of getting trucks through in a timely way at terminals, filled up…Growth Energy Responds to RFS Meeting
Published May 9, 2018
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the ethanol and oil…Export Subsidy Likely to Result in Trade Retaliation
Published May 9, 2018
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen says the White House RFS meeting will result in expanded markets for ethanol. There was also discussion about a RIN on ethanol exports. Dinneen says an export subsidy would likely result in trade…Scrambling for Fertilizer at Times
Published May 9, 2018
Keeping up with fertilizer demand has ag retailers scrambling at times. Halstad Elevator Company General Manager Robin Stene says there is plenty of fertilizer. The product is just not where it needs to be at times. “Logistically, there will be…Trump and Xi Discuss Trade
Published May 9, 2018
Trade was on the agenda when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked by phone Tuesday. In a statement, the White House said Trump is committed to having a trade relationship with China that is balanced and benefits…Crop Watch
Published May 8, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings you reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. RRFN made stops in Minnesota at Halstad, Ada and Mahnomen Check out this Facebook video near Hillsboro, North Dakota where Sarah…Strong Support for the Grains at Midday
Published May 8, 2018
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Jim Emter says the grains are in a recovery or retrace back to keep things in line. “On Thursday, we’ll get USDA’s crop report. It’s our first complete outlook of new crop supply and…Farm Credit Loan Volume Up
Published May 8, 2018
Combined net income for the Farm Credit System increased 1.8 percent to $1.27 billion for the first quarter of 2018. Net interest income was $2 billion for the first quarter of 2018, compared to $1.9 billion for the first quarter…RFS on the White House Agenda Today
Published May 8, 2018
Another White House meeting will concentrate on the Renewable Fuel Standard today. South Dakota Corn Growers Association executive director Lisa Richardson believes President Donald Trump will support a waiver, that will allow year-round sales of E15. The Environmental Protection Agency…