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Filling Key USDA Positions
Published April 30, 2018
It’s taken time to get key positions filled at USDA. Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Bill Northey, understands all too well. Northey’s been in his role for just seven weeks. It took him about four months to get…Titan Machinery Purchases Two Companies
Published April 30, 2018
Fargo, North Dakota-based Titan Machinery says it has entered into an agreement to purchase two German companies which consists of four Case IH dealerships in Germany. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but the deal is expected…No Changes Expected in Fed Meeting
Published April 30, 2018
Federal Reserve officials will meet this week and are expected to make no changes to interest rates. The Fed has indicated two more rate increases will be seen this year, but that will likely depend on the level of inflation…SD Corn Comments
Published April 30, 2018
Farmers play a vital role in agricultural policy. Learn more in this week's Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.SD Governor Signs Travel Order
Published April 30, 2018
With the delayed planting season, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed an executive order to allow over-width planting, fertilizer and ag chem equipment to travel during nighttime hours. Those vehicles must be equipped with flashing lights that are clearly visible…Diverse Coalition Supports Crop Insurance
Published April 30, 2018
A coalition of 65 agriculture groups submitted a letter to every member of Congress, seeking support for crop insurance. This coalition opposes any amendments that would limit participation in crop insurance, make insurance more expensive during the current economic downturn…Appeal Expected in Nuisance Lawsuit
Published April 30, 2018
A large hog farm in North Carolina plans to appeal a nuisance case in which neighbors complained about odor and noise problems. A federal jury awarded the compensatory damages of $750,000 and punitive damages of $50 million. The National Pork…Conservative Caucus Seeks Farm Bill Cuts
Published April 30, 2018
A conservative caucus within the House, known as the Republican Study Committee, has released a budget proposal that would gut major portions of the farm bill. In addition to food stamp reform, the proposal calls for the elimination of commodity…Mixed Grains, Livestock at Close
Published April 30, 2018
AgResource Company market analyst Ben Buckner tells RRFN weather will continue to dictate market direction moving forward.