A Long Way to Go
The progress of the crop is the big focus at the Big Iron Farm Show. Valley City, North Dakota farmer Monte Peterson says corn and soybeans have a long way to go. "We've had a chilly and wet August into…
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Farmers Digest Details of Trade Aid, Still Concerned on Trade
Farmers are digesting the details of the county rate payments in the USDA’s Market Facilitation Program. Valley City, North Dakota farmer and American Soybean Association director Monte Peterson was in Washington D.C. for the announcement. "We have to let this…
Farmers Voice Concerns to Perdue
There are concerns in farm country with the ongoing trade negotiations, which was made clear during a roundtable discussion with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Valley City farmer and American Soybean Association Director Monte Peterson says exports need to remain strong.…
Soybeans Move Through the PNW
New wrinkles to the U.S.-China trade situation seem to pop up on a daily basis. That’s the word from U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chairman Monte Peterson. "Over the last several months, it has been a roller coaster ride and…
European Union Approves U.S. Soybean Imports for Biofuels
The European Union approved U.S. soybean imports for biofuel production. The announcement follows last summer’s trans-Atlantic meeting between President Trump and his EU counterpart. U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chair Monte Peterson says this is good news for the U.S.…
A Damaged Relationship
Chinese leaders are telling U.S. soybean farmers they don’t need U.S. soybeans. U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chair Monte Peterson, who farms at Valley City, North Dakota, met with Chinese buyers during USSEC's Global Grain Exchange. "The spokesman for the Chinese…
Unknowns with the EU Importing More U.S. Soybeans
Kulm, North Dakota farmer and American Soybean Association director Josh Gackle says the trade agreement between the European Union and U.S. probably won’t change much of what was already in the mix of soybeans being sent. "It's a hopeful sign that…
ND Farmer Offers Input on U.S.-China Trade
The U.S. Soybean Export Council is pleased with the progress seen in the trade dispute between the United States and China. The details still need to be finalized, but USSEC Vice Chairman Monte Peterson welcomes the opportunity to "be part…
ND Soybean Growers Association Elects Officers
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association held officer elections at a recent board meeting. Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson will serve as president. In addition, Ryan Pederson of Rolette will serve as vice president and Greg Gussiaas of Carrington…
USSEC Leader Prepares for China Trip
Trade disruptions impact markets. U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice President Monte Peterson, who farms at Valley City, North Dakota, says there is time to find a solution. "There's a comment period on Section 301/intellectual property. So these tariffs do not…
