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A Possible Ban on Russian Durum Exports
Published November 2, 2023
Due to tight supplies, Russia’s agriculture ministry has proposed a six-month moratorium on durum wheat exports. If this ban goes into effect, it will take place from December 1, 2023 until May 31, 2024.Register for NCI Cereal Innovators Webinar
Published November 2, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Cereal Innovators webinar on Wednesday at 9 AM. This webinar will feature Amrita Ray, who is a milling specialist at the Northern Crops Institute. She will be presenting her work with stone milling…Positive Projections for Farm Bill Progress
Published November 2, 2023
Speaker Mike Johnson wants to have the farm bill on the House floor by late December. Livestock Marketing Association Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs Chelsea Good describes that as an aggressive timeline but remains optimistic. A short-term farm…‘Strange Politics’ at Work for New Version of ERP
Published November 2, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell says the new Emergency Relief Program is a complete departure from previous disaster programs, restricting assistance to full time farmers and ranchers. "This progressive payment factor is the real threat and no…Biden Highlights His Rural Agenda on a MN Farm
Published November 2, 2023
Dutch Creek Farms, south of the Twin Cities, hosted President Joe Biden as he kicked off his focus on rural issues. Biden said the economics of agriculture told farmers they had to get big or get out. "Over the past…A Pause for Interest Rate Increases
Published November 2, 2023
As expected, the Federal Reserve made no change in interest rates. This is the second straight Federal Open Market Committee meeting where they skipped an interest rate hike. That’s the longest period without an increase since the Fed began lifting…A Milestone for Red Trail Energy
Published November 2, 2023
Red Trail Energy will be the first production facility in the country to bring third-party verified carbon dioxide removal credits from bioethanol carbon capture to voluntary carbon market. When the initial offering is made, companies can purchase credits through Red…New Rules for Ukrainian Ag Exports
Published November 2, 2023
Ukraine has new rules for companies exporting wheat, corn, barley, oilseeds and other food products. Only companies that are registered with the government and have no tax debts are eligible to export grain. Up to one-third of this business is…Rural America Plan Includes Local Projects
Published November 2, 2023
The projects announced during President Biden's trip to Minnesota include $25 million for Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to provide financial assistance to farmers for soil management practices to protect the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. There’s $20 million…