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Soybean Crush May Change U.S. Feed Dynamic
Published August 3, 2022
Rabobank Research Executive Director and Senior Protein Analyst Christine McCracken says the possibility of new soy crush facilities being built in the U.S. will change the feed dynamic for livestock production. It’s not clear how livestock production will expand in…A Budget Challenged Farm Bill
Published August 3, 2022
There's been an effort by emerging crops to capture specialty crop funding in the next farm bill. This includes the hemp, wild rice and aquaculture industries. "Both the National Potato Council and Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance have come out…Candidates Square Off on Farm Policy
Published August 3, 2022
Candidates from four Minnesota congressional districts, including the Seventh District, faced off at Farmfest.Incumbent Michelle Fischbach was asked about the regulatory environment for farmers and said it was out of control. The Republican has introduced a bill to deal with…Build a Safety Net into the Farm Bill
Published August 2, 2022
In addition to checking out new equipment and technology, Farmfest is known for policy discussions. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farm bills are too often written based on what is happening with commodity prices at the time. "That's…Sugar Industry Meets In Colorado for Sweetener Symposium
Published August 2, 2022
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says the American Sugar Alliance's Sweetener Symposium encompasses the entire sugar industry. "It's an annual event that's taken a few years off. This is one of the biggest meetings of the…AURI Update
Published August 1, 2022
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute will be at Farmfest. Hear more about their plans in the latest AURI update.Fielding Questions: First Time Borrower
Published August 1, 2022
Taking out your first farm loan can be intimidating. AgCountry Farm Credit Services VP Loan Officer Jack Buckley says establishing a good relationship with your local lender is important in this process. Bring in a business plan and a budget…Cost Savings a Big Driver for Strip Till
Published August 1, 2022
The cost of producing a crop is high and that situation is not expected to change soon. Marlette, Michigan farmer Melissa Show participated in the National Strip Tillage Conference and said it is important to plan ahead. "Get your prices…Embracing Intercropping
Published August 1, 2022
The National Strip Tillage Conference attracted farmers from throughout the country. Ty Fickenscher, a custom grower in Nebraska, talked about intercropping. "We broke away from the traditional cropping practices to try and drive yield. Relay cropping we're trying to incorporate…