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Planting Patience Can Go a Long Way
Published May 11, 2020
Right now, a little planting patience can go a long way. "Farmers are probably better off putting in corn and soybeans when the ground conditions are right," said Evan Twedt, technical agronomist, DEKALB Asgrow. "We tell people the earlier planting…May USDA Report Released Tomorrow
Published May 11, 2020
On Tuesday, the USDA will release the May Supply and Demand report. This is the first month the agency forecasts in the new crop marketing year. The USDA will also update old crop demand numbers. NDSU Extension Crops Economist and…South Dakota FFA Convention Begins This Week
Published May 11, 2020
The South Dakota FFA Convention starts on Tuesday. This year, the convention will be virtual, streaming on the South Dakota FFA Facebook page and website. South Dakota FFA State Reporter Sadie Vander Wal says each of the three sessions will…Corn and Soybean Planting on Hold in Northern MN
Published May 11, 2020
Farmers in northern Minnesota are getting some fieldwork done. According to Bayer Crop Science Channel Field Sales Representative Mike Dufault, there’s some wheat going into the ground. It will be a few days before corn and soybean planting picks up.…Agriculture Awaits Details of COVID-19 Direct Payment Program
Published May 11, 2020
The agriculture industry is awaiting USDA’s publication of the final rule for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says the rule moved to the Office of Management and Budget last week. There’s been lots of…Commodity Purchases for Food Banks to Begin Soon
Published May 11, 2020
President Donald Trump was on Twitter this weekend, saying USDA will begin purchases of agricultural commodities for food banks early this week. Trump referenced the $3 billion USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program. Trump tagged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue…GoodWhat Awarded New Patents
Published May 11, 2020
Arcadia Biosciences has been awarded four patents for its GoodWheat portfolio. The patents include claims surrounding reduced gluten grains and the extended life of wheat. The non-GMO wheat varieties deliver more dietary fiber than traditional wheat.Supply Chain Bottleneck Recovery Ahead, But Not Straight Line
Published May 11, 2020
A bottleneck in the U.S. meat and livestock supply chain is impacting meat supplies at the grocery store. CoBank Lead Animal Protein Economist Will Sawyer says there is recovery ahead, but it’s not a vertical line. "It's a v shape.…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 11, 2020
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines a positive demand outlook. On the other side of the coin, the cold, weather is influencing the planting season.