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Food and Fuel Influenced by Outside Forces
Published Today
The grain markets remain choppy. Outside markets are a factor. "The currency markets continue to suggest that we are more deflationary than we are inflationary even though the gold is sitting near its record high," said Mike Zuzulo, president, Global…Commodity Groups Oppose Trade Duties on 2,4-D
Published Today
Six major commodity groups are asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to reject a petition from Corteva Agriscience to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from China and India. A letter signed by the trade groups representing corn,…Avian Influenza Hits Minnesota
Published Yesterday
Avian Influenza continues to sweep across the country. As recently as a week ago, a turkey farm in Minnesota reported an outbreak of bird flu that affected upwards of 70,000 turkeys. "This one has been a struggle," says Minnesota Turkey…CCC Seen as an Option to Fund Farm Bill Priorities
Published Yesterday
In Tuesday's Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out his vision of using the Commodity Credit Corporation as a way to fund farm bill programs. "I think if we could be a bit more creative about…Additional Environmental Regs in Omnibus Bill
Published Yesterday
An amendment was included in the House Environment budget bill that would require an environmental impact statement for livestock operations with 10,000 animal units. The EIS is a lengthy process that considers the environmental and social impact of a large…The Wrong Approach
Published Yesterday
State Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa spoke out against several provisions in the environment budget and policy bill, including the time it takes for permitting in the state, new rules for ATV use and the management of the elk herd…Limits on Important Dry Bean Fungicide
Published Yesterday
At this past week's meeting of the North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board, the discussion centered on EPA's decision to limit the use of chlorothalonil fungicide for use on chickpeas and dry edible beans. NDSU Research Plant…Midwest Dairy CEO Takes the Job at a Unique Time for the Industry
Published Yesterday
Corey Scott is in her early days as the new executive director of Midwest Dairy. Scott is a University of Minnesota-Crookston graduate and spent the last 15 years of her career with Land O’Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra. "It's…Tillage and a Limited Start on Spring Wheat
Published Yesterday
The recent moisture was welcome after starting the season on the dry side. Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Rob Rynning was able to get into the field before the rain. "We did some wheat and we also have over 400 acres of…