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River Backlog
Published October 31, 2022
AccuWeather is estimating the delays in barge traffic on the Mississippi River is costing U.S. agriculture $20 billion in losses. Today is first notice day for November soybean futures and the Price Futures Group says the backlog in grain and…Land Route Possible
Published October 31, 2022
France is working with Ukraine to export grain with a land route through Poland or Romania. The French agriculture minister said it is working on a plan that does not put his country in the bad will of Russian President…Russia Exits UN Grain Deal
Published October 31, 2022
Russia unleashed a widespread attack on Ukraine today. The bombing is focused on Ukrainian infrastructure, including the electricity grid and water supplies. In response to a weekend drone attack, Russia suspended its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Russia…ASTA Welcomes New International Staffer
Published October 31, 2022
The American Seed Trade Association hired Dr. Samuel Crowell as its new senior director of international programs and policy. Previously, Crowell worked for the U.S. Department of State, USDA and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.A Banner Year for CP
Published October 31, 2022
In the third quarter, Canadian Pacific Railway revenues rose nearly 20 percent. CP reached an all-time record for moving grain cars this fall, hitting 6,900 grain cars weekly on two separate occasions. "When it is all said and done, we've…October is Co-op Month
Published October 31, 2022
According to a recent study funded in part by USDA, cooperatives have an estimated 350 million members nationwide. There are more than 40,000 cooperatives supporting jobs throughout the country. Minnesota has the largest number of cooperatives, followed by Texas, North…MN Beef Update
Published October 31, 2022
Minnesota's State Cattlemen's Association's Convention is coming up. Hear more about convention from Rachel Gray of Little Timber Farms in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Record Beet Stock Values
Published October 31, 2022
American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock hit a record brokered price last week at $4,700 per share. For the week 142 shares were brokered for an average price of $4,513.38. There were two small sales totaling 13 shares at $4,700…Corn Matters
Published October 31, 2022
Minnesota Corn opened up their scholarship applications to high school and college students. Hear more from MCGA Board Member Angela Guentzel in the latest Corn Matters.