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Milk Production Increases

Published October 22, 2020

Milk production in the 24 major milk producing states was at 17.2 billion pounds in September, an increase of 2.4 percent from one year ago. USDA also revised August production upward by nearly two percent from one year ago to…
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USDA Helps Minnesota Agriculture Stay Connected

Published October 21, 2020

Did you know more than 20 million Americans don’t have high-speed broadband connectivity? That's why a grant from USDA is helping Minnesota farmers and ranchers stay connected. "They are innovators, creators and entrepreneurs," said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during a…
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Higher Prevent Plant Acreage in 2019 Brings Changes for 2021

Published October 21, 2020

The USDA says there are 10.2 million prevent plant acres across the country this year as of October 1, with North Dakota contributing about one-third of those acres. The prevent plant situation is much better than last year, but USDA…
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CFAP 2.0 Payments at $4.5 Billion in Third Week

Published October 16, 2020

Three weeks into the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0, the USDA has paid out more than $4.5 billion. The top three U.S. commodities for payments include corn, cattle and soybeans. So far, North Dakota farmers have received more than $111…
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Under Secretary Ibach Remains Optimistic About Opportunities for Cattle Producers

Published October 12, 2020

“There is opportunity for cattle producers.” That statement comes from USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, who spoke to those gathered in Bismarck at the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention. Particularly, there are opportunities for both…
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Little Margin for Error

Published October 9, 2020

USDA dropped soybean acres and increased exports. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says that "leaves very little margin for error with production problems in South America." The Agriculture Department cut 700,000 acres from the planted and harvested acres.…
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Soybean Ending Stocks Down 170 Million Bushels From Last Month

Published October 9, 2020

The USDA soybean ending stocks are projected at 290 million bushels. That’s well below the average trade guess of 352 million. The drop reflects a smaller supply and higher exports. The U.S. corn carryout is 2.1 billion bushels, which was…
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