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New Cattlemen’s Beef Board Officer Team
Published February 9, 2021
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board elected new officers at the 2021 Winter Meeting held virtually. Colorado rancher Hugh Sanburg is chairman, along with Norman Voyles, Jr. of Indiana as vice chair and Jimmy Taylor of Oklahoma as secretary/treasurer.Small Reduction in Corn Carryout
Published February 9, 2021
Grain traders were slightly surprised in the small reduction for U.S. corn carryout in the February USDA report. "Traders were looking at a 150 to 200 million bushel reduction in corn carryout through the lens of exports and unfortunately, all…EPA Nomination Forwarded to Full Senate
Published February 9, 2021
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed EPA Administrator Nominee Michael Regan’s nomination out of committee on Tuesday. The vote was 14 to 6. Regan’s nomination will now be considered by the full Senate.MFBF Update
Published February 9, 2021
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is watching state budget discussions, along with Capital Gains Tax rates on the national level. Hear more from President Kevin Paap in the latest MFBF Update.Chinese Authorities Crack Down on GMO Production/Research
Published February 9, 2021
The Chinese agriculture ministry has identified eight companies that illegally produced or studied biotech seeds. The seed corn was confiscated and the companies were fined. China does not allow the planting or production of GMO seeds.Brazilian Sugar/Ethanol Mills Sold
Published February 9, 2021
Louis Dreyfus’ sugar and ethanol subsidiary, Bioserve, is being sold to a joint venture between Royal Dutch Shel and Cosan South America. This joint venture will pay $670 million and offer preferred shares to Bioserve investors. The 35 mills in…A Record Year for Pork Exports
Published February 9, 2021
U.S. pork exports reached nearly 3 million tons in 2020, topping the 2019 record by 11 percent. U.S. beef exports were lower year-over-year, dropping five percent. Lamb exports set a record of 20 million metric tons sold, up 27 percent…Ag Not Included in Proposed COVID Bill
Published February 9, 2021
The new $2 trillion coronavirus package does not include any significant assistance for agriculture. There is one provision to provide assistance to minority farms, focused primarily on Black, Hispanic and Native American colleges and universities.New Communications Director for NBB
Published February 9, 2021
Liz McCune is the new director of communications for the National Biodiesel Board. McCune has been the associate director of communications at the University of Missouri.