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ACE Officer Team Re-elected
Published February 18, 2024
The American Coalition for Ethanol board of directors re-elected its officer team. Dave Sovereign of Golden Grain Energy, St. Ansgar, Iowa, is president. The vice president is Troy Knecht, who is with Redfield Energy at Redfield, South Dakota. Ron Alverson…SD Corn Comments
Published February 18, 2024
If corn yields are above average this year, the U.S. could have over 3 billion bushels in carryover. That makes the expansion of demand a priority. South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray shares more in this week's SD Corn…FFA Week
Published February 18, 2024
This is National FFA Week. "On Thursday, you're invited to celebrate 'Give FFA Day,' a 24-hour fundraising effort that unites the FFA community in support of the next generation of leaders who will change the world," said National FFA President…ATI Pro Media in a Conversation With RRFN From USDA AOF
Published February 17, 2024
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi visited with RRFN's Don Wick Friday for an update from the USDA Ag Outlook Forum on ATI Pro Media. Here's a link to the YouTube report.Beet Stock Values
Published February 17, 2024
There was no American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trading through the three brokers this past week. According to Acres & Shares owner Jayson Menke, 4,076 shares have been brokered for an average price of $5,277.26 for the trading season.…Three-Month Extension Granted for EPA Herbicide Strategy
Published February 16, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency will delay the release of its new Herbicide Strategy until August 30. After many years of litigation over EPA’s herbicide compliance with the Endangered Species Act, herbicide users will be required to make mitigation efforts to…Trade Enforcement is a Priority
Published February 16, 2024
At the Ag Outlook Forum, U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai briefly touched on trade breakthroughs, but spent more time on the enforcement of existing trade deals. The Mexican ban on biotech corn imports was at the top of that list…Ethanol Remains Part of GHG Reduction Story
Published February 16, 2024
While there is a push toward electric vehicles, Growth Energy Senior Vice President Chris Bliley said the corn ethanol business is still needed. "We are going to burn a trillion gallons of liquid fuels this decade, we'll burn another trillion gallons…Tupper: Too Little Competition
Published February 16, 2024
Less than 20 percent of the fed cattle are sold on the spot cash market. However, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper said those 20 percent set the base price for the other 80 percent of cattle sold under an…