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Brazilian Soybeans Entering Critical Stage of Production
Published December 30, 2021
According to Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen, Brazil’s soybeans are entering the critical pod fill stage. "This is a timeframe where South American weather becomes more critical. It's something to be watching and there are estimates for a…“Very Good” Demand Expected for U.S. Animal Protein in 2022
Published December 30, 2021
Breaking that down demand by species, RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness Analyst Don Close says the poultry sector is in a position for modest growth, the pork sector may see choppy growth and the beef sector will do very well. COVID…Weather Market is Unusual for December
Published December 30, 2021
Grain traders are focusing heavily on South America crop. BOLT Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse is monitoring the driest areas of southern Brazil and northern Argentina. "Traders are concerned dryness will stick around the entire month of January. If that…Utterback: Keep an Eye on the Corn Market
Published December 30, 2021
The corn market may be one to watch going into spring. Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says the soybeans are getting attention, but the dryness in South America will ultimately impact corn. "If the weather continues to show deterioration in…Top Story #8: Infrastructure Bill Signed Into Law
Published December 30, 2021
In November, Congress passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and then, President Biden signed it into law. For years, lawmakers talked about passing an infrastructure bill, but failed to reach an agreement on the price. This year, lawmakers pushed…MFU Minute
Published December 30, 2021
Going into 2022, the Minnesota Farmers Union is focused on several key issues including fertilizer prices, market concentration and more. President Gary Wertish has more in this week’s MFU Minute.Top Story #7: Increased Focus on Climate Policy and Carbon Markets
Published December 30, 2021
Climate change is showing up in policy including the bipartisan infrastructure package, the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the Build Back Better Act. "The BBB Act includes more than $27 billion in new, additional conservation funding," said Randy Russell, president,…Top Story #6: A New Administration in Washington D.C.
Published December 30, 2021
President Biden signed 17 executive orders on his first day in office, including a review of the Trump administration’s environmental regulations. COVID recovery and climate change have also been priorities in the first year of the administration. In late February,…New Corn Traits on the Way
Published December 30, 2021
The innovation pipeline for Pioneer Seed includes a continued focus on its Qrome corn products. Qrome currently has dual modes of action for below-ground and above-ground pests. Corn Product Marketing Manager Scott Walker says a third mode of action is…