Articles tagged under: USDA
Fewer Corn Acres Could Have a Market Impact
Published May 15, 2019
Planting delays are evident across the Midwest, and the markets are starting to factor them in. With the possibility of fewer planted corn acres, the grain trade has all eye on the June USDA crop report. "I've heard as much…More Details Revealed on USDA Trade Aid
Published May 14, 2019
Trade aid details are still being finalized. On Tuesday, USDA officials hinted at what could be coming in aid for farmers. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney told reporters the new aid package would be…Funding the New USDA Trade Assistance Package
Published May 14, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with the USDA and the White House on the new trade aid. He confirms funding for the $15 billion range of aid would come through the Commodity Credit Corporation, funded by tariffs. "We…Trade Uncertainty Remains
Published May 14, 2019
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner says the administration thought much of the trade uncertainty could be wrapped up by now, allowing farmers to market their 2019 crop without much interference of trade policies."That looks like that won't…A Corn and Soy Boost for South America
Published May 10, 2019
USDA bumped Argentina’s corn production in the May Supply and Demand report from April estimate of 48.2 to 49 million tonnes. Brazil’s corn production increased from 96.6 million tonnes to 100 million tonnes. Brazil’s soybean production is estimated at 117…USDA Report Confirms Large Grain Supplies
Published May 10, 2019
The May USDA Supply and Demand Report confirmed large U.S. and global supplies of grain. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor John Heinberg says large supplies seem to be a trend in 2019. "Looking at the carryout number on corn going up…HOF Honors for Vance
Published May 3, 2019
A retired Agriculture Research Service scientist has been inducted into the ARS Science Hall of Fame. University of Minnesota professor emeritus Carroll Vance was honored for pioneering research in agriculture and for lifelong achievements in agricultural science and technology.Farmers Voice Concerns to Perdue
Published April 29, 2019
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.…Trade Remains Front and Center for ND Agriculture
Published April 29, 2019
It was a full house as farmer and rancher leaders gathered at Peterson Farms Seed north of Fargo for a roundtable discussion. From the state of the farm economy to farm bill implementation, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue heard about issues…