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Input Sought on Proposed Seed Treatment Rule
Published October 23, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a proposed rule dealing with treated seed. The rule will consider the storage, planting and disposal of treated seed. Comments will be accepted through December 11.A Surprising Cattle on Feed Report
Published October 23, 2023
The number of cattle placed in feedlots in September was six percent higher than 2022. That’s well above the range of trade estimates going into Friday’s USDA report. The number of cattle and calves on feed totaled 11.6 million head,…Different Views on Navigator Decision
Published October 23, 2023
American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis called the Navigator’s decision to cancel its carbon pipeline project “incredibly disappointing.” In Buis’ view, the carbon capture pipeline project is “an opportunity of a lifetime.” South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke has…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 23, 2023
It's been difficult for any market to sustain any gains in recent days. Within that environment, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson looks at positive trends in wheat. Corn and soybeans have been more lukewarm and livestock futures are…Today is Day #21 Without a House Speaker
Published October 23, 2023
The Republican caucus will meet tonight for a candidate forum, followed by a closed-door vote and a possible vote on the House floor Tuesday. Nine lawmakers are in the race, including Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer. Emmer is the majority whip,…Fielding Questions
Published October 22, 2023
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Howard Olson unwrapped the drama happening on Capitol Hill. "It's like putting the brakes on progress." Olson was in Washington, D.C. this past…Latin American Delegation Tours SD
Published October 22, 2023
The American Coalition for Ethanol and South Dakota Corn Utilization Council hosted industry stakeholders from Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama. The U.S. Grains Council event highlighted opportunities for sourcing, marketing and retailing ethanol-blended gasoline. Tour stops included a farm, two…NCI to Host Future of Feeding Webinar
Published October 22, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Future of Feeding webinar Wednesday at 9 AM. This webinar will feature Richard Sibbel, owner and director, Executive Veterinary and Health Solutions, LLC. Sibbel will discuss ‘A New Frontier in Vaccines for Use…Hall of Fame Honors for Keller Brothers
Published October 22, 2023
The inventors of the Bobcat skid steer loader will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame this week. Louis and Cyril Keller built the first self-propelled loader in the 1950s at Rothsay, Minnesota. Melroe Manufacturing won exclusive rights…