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Brazil Trucker Strike Near Chaos Conditions
Published May 30, 2018
Brazilian agriculture consultant Kory Melby says the trucker strike resulted in near chaos conditions in Brazil. "They got a little power hungry and are augmenting their demands. All of that is so out of Brazilian character. No one really knows…Three Questions: SD Ag Secretary Mike Jaspers
Published May 30, 2018
South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Mike Jaspers will leave his role July 1. Jaspers is transitioning to the private sector and will work as a business development director at the East River Electric Power Cooperative. Jaspers reflects on his time in…Grain and Livestock Markets Close Higher
Published May 30, 2018
Technical selling and good weather pressured the grains Wednesday. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments market analyst Brad Paulson provides analysis.MN Legislative Leader Moves to MN Rural Electric Association
Published May 30, 2018
Minnesota House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin is not seeking re-election. After 14 years in the legislature, Peppin will take a job with the Minnesota Rural Electric Association. The Rogers Republican will be the group’s legal advisor and oversee government affairs.Jaspers Leaving Daugaard Administration for Private Sector Job
Published May 30, 2018
As of July 1, Mike Jaspers will step away from his role as South Dakota’s Secretary of Agriculture. Jaspers accepted a position with East River Electric Cooperative in Madison, South Dakota. State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven will serve as the…USDA Says U.S. Corn Crop Looks Decent
Published May 30, 2018
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says the U.S. corn crop is rated 79 percent good to excellent, which is higher than the trade expected. Ninety-two percent of the crop is planted. More than three-quarters of the soybean crop is planted,…SD Farmers Still Working on #Plant18
Published May 30, 2018
Chet Edinger farms west of Mitchell, South Dakota. The ground is still really damp in parts of the state, which has delayed planting. "It's been a frustrating spring to say the least, but we are getting things done finishing up…Warmer Temps Cause Crusting in Soils
Published May 30, 2018
Warmer temperatures are causing soils to crust in parts of the region. University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator David Nicolai said "the rains prior to the Memorial Day weekend resulted in probably a little bit late emergence." Nicolai says post-emergence…EPA Sued for Small Refinery Waivers
Published May 30, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is being challenged for granting three small refinery waivers to large processors. A coalition of farm groups including the National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union and the Renewable Fuels Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday saying…