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U.S. Corn Demand Strength Continues
Published February 8, 2021
U.S. corn is in demand and China purchased large quantities the last week of January. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said the current demand numbers are more aggressive than expected. "China bought the same amount of corn the…Grain Market Holds Onto Demand
Published February 8, 2021
Aside from the upcoming USDA report, Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback thinks there’s nothing else for the grain market to hold onto except demand. "The talk is China isn't going to slow down in their buying. They're at about 65…Senators Send Renewable Fuels Standard Letter to EPA
Published February 8, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wrote a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency’s acting administrator highlighting the need to restore integrity to the Renewable Fuel Standard. The Senators want the EPA to review small refinery waivers,…Sugarbeet Growers Consider Climate Risks to Agriculture
Published February 8, 2021
During the American Sugarbeet Growers Association's annual meeting, attendees considered how climate risks impact agriculture’s future. "This is about understanding the evidence in front of us, the observations we have and putting the pieces together," said Bill Hohenstein, director, USDA…2020 Sugarbeet Crop Processing Going Well for American Crystal
Published February 8, 2021
Cummings, North Dakota farmer David Mueller said the processing of the 2020 sugarbeet crop is going well for American Crystal Sugar Company and will wrap up sooner than usual. "This is one of the warmest winters on record and we…South American Harvest Delays Attract U.S. Ag Buyers
Published February 8, 2021
South America’s crop is widely variable. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says Brazil needs dry weather for harvest while Argentina needs rain. "It's the tale of two cities where the central and southern parts of Brazil want it…MN House Ag Committee Reviews More Ag Budget Proposals
Published February 8, 2021
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee continues to review the state agriculture department’s budget. Committee chairman Mike Sundin says lawmakers will dive deeper into the governor’s budget in the next few weeks. "There's a February forecast coming up and I'm hoping…Newly Elected Senators to Join Ag Committee
Published February 8, 2021
The new Republican members of the Senate Agriculture Committee are Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas and Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama.Doud to Join Aimpoint Research
Published February 8, 2021
Gregg Doud, who was the chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative's Office in the Trump Administration, will be the chief economist for Aimpoint Research. Doud previously served on the staff of the Senate Agriculture Committee, was president of…