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U.S. Ethanol Production Challenges Will Spill into 2021
Published November 30, 2020
It’s been a challenging year for U.S. ethanol production and tough markets are expected to carry over into next year. According to American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings, U.S. ethanol production and use are off by about two billion…Barbre Recommends More Farmers Serve at USDA
Published November 30, 2020
In the current administration, key USDA agency leads are farmers. That includes Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre. The past four years helping other farmers navigate crop insurance is the opportunity of a lifetime for Barbre. "When I got to…Wiesemeyer: Focus on the USDA Subcabinet Picks
Published November 30, 2020
There’s lots of buzz about who could be the next leader at the USDA, but one political analyst thinks there's not enough focus on the subcabinet position picks. If former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is not selected to lead…Argentina and Brazil Getting Rain, But More Needed
Published November 30, 2020
The major corn and soybean growing areas of South America are getting some rain this week. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner says relief won’t come for everyone at once and dryness across Brazil remains widespread. "Much of…Rising Feed Costs May Challenge Pork and Poultry in 2021
Published November 30, 2020
Rabobank Senior Animal Protein Analyst Christine McCracken says rising feed costs may become an issue for the pork and poultry sectors in 2021. "It may impact the availability and costs of protein going forward. Higher corn and meal will be…A Bullish Demand Story
Published November 30, 2020
China’s been in the market for U.S. corn and soybeans the past few months, but demand may be starting to slow. CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division Manager and economist Tanner Ehmke says there are many things at play in this market…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 30, 2020
South American weather, holiday shopping and the latest skirmish with China are all part of the discussion in What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers insights in the latest market news in…Spring Wheat Face EU Tariffs
Published November 30, 2020
In retaliation for illegal subsidies for Boeing, the European Union is imposing a 25 percent duty on $4 billion worth of U.S. products. According to U.S. Wheat Associates, spring wheat will no longer be competitive for the European market. The…Climate Change Subcabinet Meets Today
Published November 30, 2020
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s advisory council on climate change is meeting for the first time today. There is a diverse mix on the 15-member advisory group, including two farmers; Patrick Lunemann of Clarissa and Anne Schwagerl of Browns Valley. The…