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Waiting for EPA’s Decision on GREET Model
Published March 27, 2024
Ethanol remains a priority for the ag sector and newly-elected North Dakota Corn Utilization Council Chairman Carson Klosterman said sustainable aviation fuel and E15 markets are a major focus. "The biggest obstacle now with the Council is the GREET model.…Partisanship Preventing Farm Bill
Published March 27, 2024
After spending time this month walking the halls of Congress, Midwest Council on Agriculture Executive Director Allison Stock said partisan politics appear to be getting in the way of any farm bill progress. "I don't think there's bipartisan agreement on…Stand Establishment is Critical for the Beet Crop
Published March 27, 2024
As planting season approaches, Vive Crop Protection Northern Technical Sales Agronomist David Reif asks sugarbeet growers to be cautious. "We always think about stand establishment, getting that crop up and out of the ground, and disease control," said Reif. "Early season…Record Values
Published March 27, 2024
Shares of American Crystal Sugarbeet Company beet stock hit an all-time record high $6,000 per share during the week ending March 22. A total of 103 shares sold with a high of $6.000 and a low of $5.957 per share.…Milk Supply Not Affected
Published March 27, 2024
After news broke that dairy cattle tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to say there would be no impact on milk supply. According to…Environment Committee Considers Manure Grants
Published March 27, 2024
A bill was laid over for consideration later in the legislative session, providing grants to manage manure in the Karst region of southeastern Minnesota. "Nitrate pollution continues to be a threat in Minnesota water quality, especially in southeastern Minnesota where nitrate…No Long-Term Impact on Dairy Cattle
Published March 27, 2024
The HPAI cases in Texas and Kansas dairy herds will not have a significant impact on milk prices. "If you look at the numbers, we look at this maybe impacting milk production by one to one-and-a-half percent over some period…Bridge Collapse Will Have Lingering Effect
Published March 27, 2024
A container ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge at Baltimore put renewed focus on infrastructure. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the Port of Baltimore does not handle a lot of agriculture products, but the shutdown…WestBred Wheat Report
Published March 27, 2024
In this edition of the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg encourages farmers to get their plans in place for the spring season. Berg said supplies are going fast, but he asks growers to lock in their…