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Farm Assets are One Driver in a Tough Economy
Published November 19, 2019
Farmers are starting to meet with their bankers as the end of the year approaches. "Currently, the farm economy remains soft," says American Farm Bureau Federation economist Veronica Nigh. Just this year alone farm bankruptcies were up 24 percent compared…Hoeven Requests Increased Access for Propane
Published November 19, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday afternoon asking them to provide increase access to propane supplies and minimize supply disruptions. A wet, late harvest is creating increased demand for propane…MFBF Update
Published November 19, 2019
The Minnesota Farm Bureau is celebrating 100 years. Learn more from Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser in this edition of the MFBF Update.North Dakotan Appointed to FCC Ag Task Force
Published November 19, 2019
Dakota Carrier Network CEO Seth Arndorfer has been appointed to the Federal Communications Commission Agriculture Task Force. The group helps ensure farmers and ranchers have connectivity to use precision agriculture. Created in the 2018 Farm Bill, the task force will…Beef Checkoff Introduces the “Drool Log”
Published November 19, 2019
State beef councils are promoting a new spin on the classic Yule Log, just in time for the holidays. The Beef Drool Log is a two-and-a-half-hour video, featuring a prime rib roast cooking on a rotisserie over an open flame.…Lower Quality Sunflowers Being Harvested in 2019
Published November 19, 2019
Compared to 2018, the quality of this year’s sunflower crop in the Northern Plains is lower. A National Sunflower Association report shows an average test weight of 29.4 pounds, down from 31.5 pounds from last year. Oil content is also…Agricultural Commodities Transported by Rail Continues to Decline
Published November 19, 2019
A number of class one railroads are implementing precision scheduled operating logs. National Grain and Feed Association President Randy Gordon says this is reducing railway capacity, staff and the number of locomotives in service. "We've seen processing plants have frequency…Helena Expands Des Moines Facility
Published November 19, 2019
Helena Industries is building a new chemical formulation and packaging facility at its plant in Des Moines. Construction is underway and production in the new facility is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2020. This project is part…Farmer Selling Remains Slow
Published November 19, 2019
Once harvest wraps up, farmers are putting the crop in the bin and locking the bin door. That’s the assessment from CHS Hedging market analyst Patti Uhrich. "They're going to need finances to pay bills coming up, but they do…