Articles tagged under: Commodity Classic
What a Difference a Year Makes
Published March 3, 2019
This year's Commodity Classic was a bit calmer for Arthur, North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes. A year ago, Skunes was president of the National Corn Growers Association and the relationship with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was on shaky ground. “We’re…Perdue Addresses Current Farm Economy at Commodity Classic
Published March 2, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talked E-15, trade, tariffs and more at Commodity Classic. Speaking to reporters, Perdue was asked about the current farm economy, especially its impact on the young farmer. "It's tough. Their fathers and grandfathers have gone through…A Potential Lasting Impact of the U.S. China Trade War
Published March 1, 2019
University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset is hopeful soybean trade with China can return to pre-trade war levels, but he is concerned. "I've read the Chinese are revisiting how much soybean meal they need to feed hogs. That's…Farm Bill Implementation Gets Attention This Week
Published February 25, 2019
USDA will host a farm bill implementation listening session Tuesday at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey will kick off the program, followed by representatives of the Risk Management Agency, Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation…AEM Becomes a Partner in Commodity Classic
Published February 6, 2019
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers will continue its involvement in Commodity Classic as a partner and a member of the management committee. AEM has been part of Commodity Classic for the past three years, but the level of partnership now…