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An Optimistic Outlook Remains for the Dairy Industry
Published November 29, 2019
Midwest Dairy Board Chairman Allen Merrill remains optimistic about the future of the dairy industry as the industry adjusts to current market forces. "The dairy industry is changing. We've seen a price point a little more appealing coming out of…Woodard Steps into National FFA Advisor Role
Published November 29, 2019
The National FFA Organization named a new National FFA Advisor following the retirement of Steve Brown. Georgia-native James Woodard started in mid-November. He’s taking a closer look at creating the pipeline for agricultural careers. "We have a challenge in thinking…Second Contract Awarded for F-M Diversion Project
Published November 29, 2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded its second contract for the Fargo - Moorhead diversion project. The nearly $60 million contract includes construction of a concrete control structure on the Wild Rice River that will regulate Wild Rice River…AGP says the Long Harvest Hasn’t Largely Impacted New Facility
Published November 29, 2019
The long harvest season hasn’t had a big impact on AGP’s new soybean processing plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota. AGP Merchandising Manager Adam Piper says the plant has been crushing soybeans since July. "Obviously, harvest has been spread out. That…A Handle on the U.S. Crop Will Come with Time
Published November 29, 2019
Mastering the Grain Markets author Elaine Kub thinks Monday’s crop progress report got the attention of traders. "It's not a mystery to know the crop isn't being harvested quickly this year. I think it was eye-opening to make the calculations…Hoeven Promotes Precision Agriculture
Published November 28, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven spoke to Emerging Prairie’s autonomous focus group Wednesday, highlighting efforts to make North Dakota a hub for precision agriculture technologies. That includes support for the Grand Farm. That’s a project from Emerging Prairie to create…Xyway 3D Delivers Inside-Out Protection
Published November 28, 2019
FMC will have a limited launch for a new corn fungicide next year. "What we've been able to do is create a formulation where we're going in-furrow for corn planting with a fungicide and we're getting foliar disease control all…U.S. Support for Hong Kong Protesters Could Jeopardize Trade Deal with China
Published November 28, 2019
President Donald Trump has signed a bill that supports the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. China’s foreign ministry did not want that to happen, saying the U.S. shouldn’t interfere with China’s internal affairs. This action will complicate the trade negotiations…Deere and Company Reports a Decline in 4Q Earnings
Published November 27, 2019
Deere and Company is reporting fiscal year 2019 fourth quarter earnings of $722 million on gross income of $9.9 billion. That's down eight percent from the fourth quarter of 2018. Fiscal year 2019 full year net income is reported at…