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Bayer’s Court Appeal in EU Rejected
Published May 6, 2021
The European Union’s highest court has rejected an appeal by Bayer and EU’s ban on three insecticides will continue. The ban was put in place in 2018 to protect bees. A Bayer spokesperson said there is no scientific basis for…Minnesota’s Palmer amaranth Timeline Highlighted in Technical Journal
Published May 6, 2021
Minnesota’s battle with Palmer amaranth is outlined in a Weed Sciences Society of America publication called Weed Technology. The article highlights the work of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota Extension and farmers. It was first identified in…EPA Cooperates With GAO Investigation
Published May 6, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is providing the Government Accountability Office all of the data related to the small refinery waiver petitions dating back to the start of the Renewable Fuels Standard. A bipartisan group of lawmakers requested a GAO investigation…Low Water Limits Argentine Soy Shipments
Published May 6, 2021
Shippers on Argentina’s Parana River are being forced to limit cargo due to extremely low water levels. The river is shallow due to the recent dry weather. A representative with the Rosario Grains Exchange said this logistical issue could cost…U.S. and Chinese Trade Officials to Meet ‘Soon’
Published May 6, 2021
At a virtual event organized by the Financial Times, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said she will soon meet with her Chinese counterparts to discuss the phase one trade deal. This trade agreement, which expires at the end of this…Ag Groups Ask Agriculture Committee Leaders to Seek Additional Ag Research Funds
Published May 5, 2021
Agriculture groups from across the country are asking the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to consider more investments in ag research. They ask for $11.5 billion across a five-year period for building updates and maintenance at U.S.…Ag Secretary Vilsack Responds to USDA COVID Relief Lawsuits
Published May 5, 2021
At the end of April, two lawsuits were filed focusing on the socially disadvantaged farmer proposal included in the Biden administration’s latest round of COVID relief. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack responded to those lawsuits on Wednesday. "I have to take…NIAA Adds New Board Member, Recognizes Award Winners
Published May 5, 2021
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture has welcomed Kelly Loganbill of Midan Marketing to its board of directors. During the NIAA annual conference, the Chairman's Award went to Ambassador Gregg Doud for 2020 and Dr. Leonard Bull for 2021. The…Basis Bids Remain Strong in the Northern Plains
Published May 5, 2021
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mostly unchanged from last week. Spring wheat basis generally runs 30 to 60 cents under the July futures for May through July delivery. Corn…