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ND Farmer Offers Input on U.S.-China Trade
Published May 22, 2018
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…Ag Policy Bill Vetoed
Published May 22, 2018
In a veto letter to House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Weber, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said he was offended by the agriculture policy bill. This legislation returned the authority for soil loss…Enbridge Bill Vetoed
Published May 22, 2018
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will have the final say on the new Enbridge oil pipeline. State lawmakers were frustrated with the lengthy review process and voted to move forward with the project. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton disagreed and vetoed…China Concerns Ease
Published May 21, 2018
NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says soybeans traders are relieved as trade concerns ease. “Essentially, the agreement was yes, we’ll continue to negotiate. The tariffs proposed to be put in place later this month are put on hold. There’s…A Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Compromise
Published May 21, 2018
The Minnesota House and Senate agriculture committees adopted a resolution which could delay implementation of the nitrogen fertilizer rule. House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson said there may be a compromise available if Governor Dayton agrees to sign the…A Deal with China Could Help Soybeans
Published May 21, 2018
Brock Associates President Richard Brock says a trade deal with China has the potential to be a game changer for U.S. markets. “If it really happens. I think the odds are high China will increase agricultural imports from us by…Buffer Tax Credit Doesn’t Make the Cut
Published May 21, 2018
The Minnesota legislative session is complete. Lawmakers passed a revamped tax law and a massive omnibus spending and policy bill. Minnesota Representative Dan Fabian says the buffer tax credit didn’t make it into a final tax bill. “There was some…SD Corn Comments
Published May 21, 2018
Learn more changes that are being made in this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
Published May 21, 2018
Soybeans closed higher thanks to easing of trade fears. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says analysts are relieved to hear the news that China and the U.S. are backing away from a trade war.