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Immigration Issue Curtails Rail Movement to Mexico
Published December 20, 2023
Faced with an upswing in illegal border crossings, U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed several bridges and ports of entry on the U.S.-Mexico border. Immigration officials said there aren’t enough border patrol agents to handle the numbers crossing the border.…Record Brazilian Exports
Published December 20, 2023
For the first time in history, Brazil has exported over 100 million metric tons of soybeans in a year. The previous record was just over 86 million tons in 2021. With very low Brazilian soybean prices, China and other importers…Ag Leaders Respond to EPA Action
Published December 20, 2023
In a statement, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Nate Hultgren welcomed the return of chlorpyrifos, but said the EPA decision cannot “undo the economic harm that resulted from its previous revocation.” American Soybean Association director Alan Meadows praised the process…Chlorpyrifos to Return
Published December 20, 2023
In response to last month’s federal appeals court decision, the EPA will restore the use of chlorpyrifos insecticides and agree to a science-based review. Chlorpyrifos will be labeled for nearly a dozen crops, including soybeans, sugarbeets, wheat and alfalfa. EPA…Midwest States Closer to Year-round E15 Sales
Published December 20, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has finally sent its final rule for permanent year-round sales of E15 to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. Eight states, including Minnesota and South Dakota, sought this change. EPA was supposed…Unprecedented
Published December 20, 2023
Freight rates are moving higher, increasing the cost of commodities. Tim Marsh, Summit Commodities, describes this as an unprecedented situation. "The Suez Canal in some distress so there are some questions to whether or not we're gonna be able to ship…AFIA Welcomes Lekin
Published December 19, 2023
The American Feed Industry Association has announced the addition of Taylor Lekin as its marketing and program development coordinator. Lekin is a recent Iowa State University graduate and has experience working for the ISU Foundation and the Coalition to Support…NSA Priorities: Crop Insurance and Reference Prices
Published December 19, 2023
For the National Sunflower Association, the focus going into 2024 will be the farm bill. "We want to strengthen crop insurance and look at something that would increase subsidies so that producers could buy a higher level of coverage," said…Trade Official Featured at Potato Expo
Published December 19, 2023
The National Potato Council has announced U.S. Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator Doug McKalip will speak at Potato Expo. This show will be held January 10-11 in Austin, Texas. The Red River Farm Network will provide coverage from Potato Expo.