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ND Livestock Summit Goes Virtual
Published November 30, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the 2021 North Dakota Livestock Summit has been converted into a webinar series. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans, who organizes the summit, says the webinars will feature various livestock development topics. "There are four…Precision Ag Apps, Like AutoPath, are Part of the Journey
Published November 30, 2020
There is a wide range of precision agriculture applications and components available to farmers. Quite frankly, precision agriculture is a journey. "Really, it starts with something like AutoTrack, our precision guidance system that helps automate systems," says John Mishler, tactical…Rural Perspectives
Published November 30, 2020
There is a large inverse in the markets between old and new crop corn and soybeans. "I would be cautious about selling ahead. That will work when you have a carry, but then obviously you'd rather just go straight ahead…Grain Traders Being Cautious Going Into Year-End
Published November 30, 2020
Heading into December, Total Farm Marketing market advisor John Heinberg is expressing caution regarding the strength is in the grain markets. "We're watching the technical trends and the money flow. This is a weather market. It's all going to be…Watching for Technical Targets in Grain Markets
Published November 30, 2020
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn is watching technical targets in the grain markets. "For corn, we're looking between the $4.20 to $4.30 range. It's first notice for the December corn today and the March corn is…Animal Health a Top Priority for Pork Industry
Published November 30, 2020
Land O’Lakes Senior Swine Nutritionist Emily Otto-Tice says the prevention of African Swine Fever is a major focus. "With the initial African Swine Fever concerns, a lot of producers have done a tremendous job working with veterinarians and being more…A Bright Outlook for U.S. Sheep Industry
Published November 30, 2020
After a tough year due to COVID-19, American Sheep Industry Association Senior Policy and Information Director Chase Adams says the outlook for 2021 is bright. "We were able to get direct payments to producers. That certainly helped bridge the gap.…Deere and Company Report Q4 Fiscal Year Results
Published November 30, 2020
Deere and Company is reporting fiscal year fourth quarter earnings of $757 million. That's an increase compared to $722 million one year ago. For fiscal 2020, Deere says net income is $2.75 billion compared to $3.25 billion last year. Deere’s…EPA Releases Draft Evaluation of Glyphosate
Published November 30, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency released a draft biological evaluation on the impacts of glyphosate on endangered species and critical habitats. EPA says glyphosate is “likely to adversely affect” over 1,600 listed species and 750 critical habitats. If finalized, EPA will…