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SD Corn Comments
Published October 26, 2020
Election Day is just one week away on Tuesday, November 3. Hear more in the latest Corn Comments from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Canola Minute
Published October 26, 2020
The 14th Annual Canola Research Conference is coming up. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.Reporting Agriculture’s Business
Published October 26, 2020
In this week's edition of FarmNetNews, you'll find updates from the Crop Insurance Professionals Association fall meeting in West Virginia. The Red River Farm Network also has coverage ahead of this week's National FFA Convention. The FFA is having a…China Has Purchased 71% of the Phase One Export Target
Published October 26, 2020
Over the past eight months, China has purchased $23 billion in U.S. ag commodities. That’s 71 percent of the target established in the phase one trade deal. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the trade agreement has resulted in “remarkable…Lentz and Smith Vying for National Office
Published October 26, 2020
Billie Lentz of Rolla, North Dakota and Maddie Smith of Minnesota’s Fillmore Central FFA Chapter have advanced to the final round for the national FFA officer selection process. In a typical year, the National FFA officer team spends about 300…Fungicide Approval Challenged in the Courts
Published October 26, 2020
The Center for Biological Diversity and the Center for Food Safety have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The environmental activist groups claim the EPA failed to consult with federal wildlife agencies before approving a new fungicide with…Big Numbers in Friday’s Cattle-on-Feed Report
Published October 26, 2020
The total inventory in October was four percent higher than one year ago. Placements and marketings were both up six percent. USDA livestock economist Shayle Shagum says the placement number coincides with a rapid decline in pasture conditions.Dollars Authorized for Next Round for the Food Box Program
Published October 26, 2020
USDA has authorized $500 million for its fourth round of purchases from its Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This program includes the purchase of fresh meat and dairy products and fresh produce.CP Honors Northwest Grain
Published October 26, 2020
The Canadian Pacific Railway has recognized Northwest Grain as its elevator of the year. Northland Grain has ten locations in northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. During the 2019-2020 crop year, CP loaded nearly 4,300 rail cars from Northwest Grain.