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Harvest Spread Thin
Published November 9, 2023
Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says harvest progress in the southern Red River Valley has been influenced by small rain events. "The soybeans are mostly done. There's a few sunflowers left and about 40-to-50 percent of the corn is still…MN Beef Update
Published November 9, 2023
Minnesota Beef Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth gives an update on the Top of the Class program in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.Beef Producers Invited to Participate in NDBC Meetings
Published November 9, 2023
For the third consecutive year, the North Dakota Beef Commission is hosting producer meetings. "We've had a lot of good feedback from these," said Nicole Wardner, executive director, NDBC. "This is an opportunity for the producer board of the Beef Commission…Boosting Competition in Specialty Crops
Published November 9, 2023
In a Thursday briefing, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small highlighted USDA's support for the specialty crops sector. "We've launched a number of initiatives and programs to increase competition for producers of all sizes to boost market access for their…Corn Matters
Published November 9, 2023
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers Co-Owner Jake Hvvistendahl talks about his partnership with local corn growers. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Even With Erratic Weather, Brazilian Production Rises
Published November 9, 2023
CONAB is forecasting Brazilian soybean production at 162.4 million metric tons, up more than five percent from last year. "They increased the area 110,000 hectares from last month," explained Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier Brazil is faced with localized…A Bearish S/D Report
Published November 9, 2023
The USDA supply and demand report delivered higher-than-expected corn and soybean yields. Corn production totaled 15.2 billion bushels with an average yield of 174.9 bushels per acre. Soybean production climbed to 4.1 billion bushels with yields averaging 49.9 bushels per…Diverse Group Calls on Congress to Pass the Farm Bill
Published November 8, 2023
More than 100 farm and food groups are working together on a campaign called ‘Farm Bill for American Families.’ These groups are calling on Congress to pass a farm bill in a timely basis. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…CHS Achieves Record Net Income for FY2023
Published November 8, 2023
CHS finished the fiscal year with net income of $1.9 billion, up from $1.7 billion for FY2022. This is the highest earnings in the history of the nation’s largest cooperative. As a result, CHS intends to return $730 million in…