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Record Sunflower Yields
Published November 27, 2023
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the quality of the crop has been very good. "Back in October, USDA projected that both North Dakota and Minnesota would set a record for yields and from the yield reports that we're…A Difficult Dry Down
Published November 27, 2023
Numbers have lightened up, but grain is still coming to town. Columbia Grain grain buyer Ben Nuss, who is the Jamestown area, said the corn didn’t want to dry down this fall. "It was a wetter, wetter corn this year with…Meat Export Guidelines for China Updated
Published November 27, 2023
After a ten-month delay, China’s General Administration of Customs has approved 30 U.S. beef and pork establishments for export to China. “This year we hadn’t seen any plant list updates," said Erin Borror, vice president of economic analysis, U.S. Meat…Expanding America’s Bioeconomy
Published November 27, 2023
That's the new tagline for Growth Energy. Growth Energy General Counsel Joe Kakesh says this rebranding aims to expand the focus beyond ethanol. “It’s about taking advantage of all parts of the plant and contributing to all plant-based and bio-based…A Stressful Time in Hog Business
Published November 27, 2023
Hog prices have not been enough to offset the high cost of production. The stress has been felt throughout the swine industry. “We’ve seen the steepest losses in the industry in more than 20 years," said Holly Cook, economist, National…NDCGA Continues to Push Farm Bill Priorities
Published November 27, 2023
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association want the farm bill to be signed in early 2024. “Next year being an election year, you never know how that can impact policy,” said Brenda Elmer, executive director. Budgets will have a major…Telling Your Own Animal Agriculture Story
Published November 26, 2023
Animal rights activist groups are skilled at using pressure campaigns to push their agenda. “The target really feels that they have no other choice but to do what these organizations are saying,” explained Emily Ellis, communications manager, Animal Agriculture Alliance.…MN Farmer Among Best of the Best
Published November 26, 2023
DTN/Progressive Farmer has named Rachel Arneson of Halstad, Minnesota as one of its Best Young Farmers and Ranchers. The award focuses on farmers with a strong business plan and focus on innovation. “As farmers, we always have to be learning…A Pragmatic Customer
Published November 26, 2023
There is tension between the U.S. and China, but Rabobank Global Strategist Stephen Nicholson continues to see potential. The recent soybean sales provide that hope. “China is pragmatic. We had cheap soybeans, so they came to get them.” A big…