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Tight Margins Offset Higher Milk Check
Published April 19, 2022
U.S. milk production is below year-ago levels and milk prices are moving to record highs. If the futures market holds, the average all-milk price for the second half of the year will be at $27 per hundredweight. In more ‘normal’…MN Native Named U.S. Grains Council Vice President
Published April 19, 2022
Cary Sifferath has been promoted to vice president of the U.S. Grains Council. Sifferath is a Farmington, Minnesota native and has been with USGC for 28 years. Most recently, Sifferath was the senior director of global programs.Syngenta Promotes Flakne
Published April 19, 2022
David Flackne is now leading U.S. state affairs for Syngenta. Flakne joined Ciba-Geigy in 1082 and has been part of the state affairs team since the early 1990s. Flakne succeeds Dennis Kelly, who retired after serving 44 years with the…Halverson Takes Leadership Role with Potatoes USA
Published April 19, 2022
Potatoes USA has elected its executive committee for 2022-2023. Leah Halverson of Grand Forks is co-chairing the industry outreach committee. Potatoes USA is the marketing and promotion board for the potato industry.ITC Rules on Organic Indian Soymeal
Published April 19, 2022
The International Trade Commission has ruled subsidized organic soybean meal from India is hurting U.S. producers. The Commerce Department already determined India is exporting this product at less than fair market value. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are being sought.SHIP IT Act Introduced
Published April 19, 2022
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach and Florida Representative Byron Donalds have introduced legislation to reduce the supply chain backlog. This bill calls for the modernization of the ports and a waiver to allow individuals younger than 21 to qualify for commercial…Ag Exports Forecast to Surpass a Record $183 Billion
Published April 18, 2022
According to the USDA, U.S. agricultural exports in 2022 are projected to be a record $183.5 billion. That’s up $8 billion from the 2021 forecast. Increases are expected in most commodities with oilseeds leading the charge. Soybean exports are forecast…Panama Requests Revised Ag Tariffs
Published April 18, 2022
U.S. agricultural organizations urged the U.S. Trade Representative and USDA to oppose tariff elimination changes of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. The agreement, which went into effect in October of 2012, is still being fully implemented with gradual tariff reductions…Wet Snow Pushes Back Planting Schedule
Published April 18, 2022
The Minot area received more than 30 inches of snow this past week. Pat Murphy, who farms at Carpio, received about two feet. "It did blow around a fair amount, but it looks like there is a great cover on…