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U.S. Wheat Associates Promotes Miller
Published August 1, 2022
The U.S. Wheat Associates promoted Catherine Miller to serve as the Director of Programs. Miller previously served as the Program and Planning Coordinator and Programs Coordinator. In this new role, Miller will provide support for trade team coordination, short courses…Chief Ag Negotiator Nominee Has Confirmation Hearing
Published August 1, 2022
The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s nominee for Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. During the hearing, McKalip outlined trade priorities, including enforcing the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, strengthening trade relationships…A Very Good Winter Wheat Harvest Near Onida, SD
Published August 1, 2022
Winter wheat harvest is nearing competition near Onida, South Dakota. Oahe Grain Corporation General Manager Tim Luken looks back at the crop. "Towards the end of winter wheat harvest, we were cutting wheat with yields in the upper 80s to…House Ag Committee Leader Wants to Hear from EPA Administrator
Published August 1, 2022
Late last week, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn “G.T.” Thompson sent a letter to Chairman David Scott, asking for a hearing with EPA Administrator Michael Regan. In the letter, Thompson references the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and…August is Coming in Hot
Published August 1, 2022
High temperatures will reach into the upper 80s, 90s and a few 100-degree readings across the Red River Farm Network listening area this week. Tomorrow will be extremely hot. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says La Nina…Farmfest is Happening This Week
Published August 1, 2022
Farmfest is known for numerous farm policy educational forums. This year’s line-up includes an ag outlook forum and a discussion about the 2023 Farm Bill. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse, the educational forum coordinator for Farmfest, has more…Black Sea Shipment Considered Bearish
Published August 1, 2022
The markets are reacting as the first shipment of grain makes its way out of Ukraine. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi sees this as a major development. "Assuming they leave safely, that's very bearish the the markets," said…Spring Wheat Yield Contest Deadline Today
Published August 1, 2022
The National Wheat Foundation’s spring wheat yield contest entry deadline is today. "Anyone with a five-acre piece that is new seed they've planted this year, if it's above average, they should enter," said Anne Osborne, project manager, National Wheat Foundation.…BASF Virtual Field Day
Published August 1, 2022
We're talking dry beans with BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert in the BASF Virtual Field Day. Deibert highlights current crop conditions and offers thoughts for the balance of the season. The video can be found online.