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A Possible Farm Bill Budget Squeeze
Published February 13, 2023
The farm bill was top-of-mind at this past week’s Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau annual meeting. Deputy Executive Director Tara Smith says one overriding concern is the budget. "We saw this when you look at the '14 farm bill process where…PFS Contracts Available for Yellow Peas
Published February 13, 2023
A growing trend in agriculture is the emergence of limited-scale, identity-preserved crops. Peterson Farms Seed is targeting that market with high-protein yellow peas. Acres are being sought for contract production. "We have a base contract price of effectively $11.50 because…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 13, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says soybean meal has found new contract highs. The cattle market is also showing strength. The bearish side of the ledger…Ag Groups Weigh In Over the RFS
Published February 13, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency wrapped up its public comment on the Renewable Fuel Standard this past Friday. Ethanol and corn grower groups touted ethanol as a way for the Biden Administration to reach its carbon reduction goals. These pro-ethanol groups…Crop Insurance Flexibility
Published February 13, 2023
The Stage 1 crop insurance guarantee has returned for sugarbeet growers this year. At the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmer Update Meeting, owner Jennifer Otteson said additional coverage may be necessary. “If your cause of loss is before July 1, you…EPR Phase II Reminder
Published February 13, 2023
Grand Forks County Farm Service Agency Executive Director Terry Miller said Emergency Relief Program Phase II qualification will be determined differently than Phase I, noting payments are expected to be smaller and will have limitations. "Generally, if a producer received…Soybean Checkoff Changes
Published February 13, 2023
As crossover approaches, the North Dakota House Agriculture Committee has been busy the recent few weeks. Chair Paul Thomas says one of the bills generating attention deals with the structure of the state soybean checkoff. “The (North Dakota) Soybean Council…A “Pop” in the Market
Published February 13, 2023
Napoleon Livestock Auction co-owner Paul Bitz has been waiting for a pop in the market. "Feeder calves are on fire compared to where we were two years ago," said Bitz. "Cattle have been $100 per head higher in a ten-day…Cattle Price Discovery Act Reintroduced
Published February 11, 2023
The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act has been reintroduced in Congress. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper is happy to see the bill back on the table. "We're disappointed it never made it to the floor during the last…