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Egypt Addresses Food Security Concern
Published May 16, 2022
Egypt’s prime minister says the country has enough wheat in strategic reserves to cover its needs for four months. There are enough vegetable oils to meet the country's needs for six months.India Bans Wheat Exports
Published May 16, 2022
The world’s second largest wheat producer is taking a protectionist stance, banning wheat exports. This news follows India releasing a record export target for the new marketing year. Buyers were looking for India to partially fill the gap in exports…Don’t Forget the Pre
Published May 14, 2022
Farmers may be tempted to just get the crop planted when the planting window gets tight. However, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley says farmers get need to apply pre-emergence herbicides. "We can get a lot of crop into the…A Price Shock Coming to Gas Pumps Near You
Published May 14, 2022
Energy prices continue to rocket higher. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith expects even higher energy prices. "Crude oil is up $3.50 to $4 per barrel. Unleaded gasoline is up 12 cents per gallon and diesel prices are up."…A Fix for Cattle Market Uncertainty
Published May 14, 2022
Lawmakers are seeking a fix to cattle market uncertainty. "There's Senator Grassley and Senator Fischer's bill, but that bill has mixed reviews in cattle country," said John Thune, senator, South Dakota. "South Dakota and North Dakota Senators are trying to…Hard to Keep Patient with DOJ’s Cattle Market Review
Published May 14, 2022
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is starting to lose patience with the Department of Justice’s major investigation on the four largest meat packers. "We're not satisfied with what's going on. There's a smaller group of us beginning to circulate requests…USDA and CONAB Update South American Crop Production
Published May 14, 2022
USDA did not change its old crop corn and soybean estimates for Brazil from the April WASDE report at 116 million metric tons and 125 million metric tons, respectively. USDA lowered Argentina’s old crop soybean forecast slightly. Soybean and Corn…Delayed Planting Concern
Published May 14, 2022
North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says most of the spring wheat planting is happening in the western part of North Dakota. "They haven't received the moisture. Further east and in the central part of…Communicate with Crop Insurance Agent
Published May 14, 2022
NAU Country Insurance Vice-President of Farm Services Rich Morrison recommends farmers stay in touch with their crop insurance agent about the planting situation. "If planting delays continue in the next three weeks, what choices do farmers have? I know farmers…