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Ukrainian Ag Infrastructure in Tough Shape
Published November 22, 2023
Ukraine’s role as an agricultural powerhouse is being threatened by the ongoing war with Russia. The United Nations World Food Program is reporting 31 documented attacks on Ukrainian grain production and export facilities since mid-July. Nearly all the damage has…ADM Ups Its Sustainability Game in Brazil
Published November 22, 2023
Archer Daniels Midland is expanding its regenerative agriculture program in Brazil. Initially, ADM will focus on three areas; fertilizer use and increased use of biological inputs, no-till farming and cover crops. There is a new pilot program that will collect…Prop 12 Compliant Market Data Now Available
Published November 22, 2023
USDA Market News is now reporting the market premium for hogs raised in compliance with California’s Proposition 12. These hogs are raised with specific sow housing requirements. Prop 12 takes effect at the beginning of the year, but the National…New Financing Option for Your Next Pickup
Published November 21, 2023
The Certified Agriculture Group is rolling out Certified Agriculture Dealer Financing. “What makes CADFi different from other financing/leasing opportunities are the irregular payment terms. When we finance/lease any of our equipment on our farm or ranch, we like to have payment…Chineses Agency Seeks Development of Biodiesel Sector
Published November 21, 2023
China is considering options to expand domestic production and usage of biodiesel. China’s National Energy Administration is promoting local demonstration projects and asking regional governments to provide financial support. China’s current use of biodiesel is low compared to the United…Another Carbon Pipeline Project Abandoned
Published November 21, 2023
Wolf Carbon Solutions is withdrawing its permit application in Illinois for a carbon capture pipeline that was going to move CO2 from two ADM ethanol plants in Iowa to a sequestration site in Illinois. Summit Carbon Solutions has had its…A Good Fall Fertilizer Season
Published November 21, 2023
It’s too early to determine if the fall fertilizer season has been a success, but StoneX fertilizer specialist Josh Linville is looking at positive trends. "We're hearing a lot of good phosphate potash demand," said Linville. "Anhydrous sounds like it's pretty…Jurisdictional Battle Has Broad Implications for Farmers
Published November 21, 2023
Mahnomen County farmer Dave Vipond applied for an irrigation permit from the State of Minnesota in March and it was approved in August. The day after the permit was issued, the White Earth Nation served Vipond a legal summons with…Election Year Politics Influence Farm Bill Process
Published November 21, 2023
A one-year farm bill extension gives Congress time to finish this important legislation. CHS Director of Federal Affairs Will Stafford would like to see the bill wrapped up early in the year. "Any farm bill is difficult to get across the…