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Dry Bean Scene
Published May 25, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. In this week’s update, meet the newest addition to the Northarvest Bean team, Betsy Armour.R-CALF Discourages “Skinny” NAFTA Deal
Published May 25, 2018
With talks of a “skinny” North American Free Trade Agreement, R-CALF USA is urging the Trump Administration to stay at the negotiating table. In a statement, R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard said if deficiencies with Canada and Mexico cannot be corrected,…Conditions Dry Near Minot, ND
Published May 25, 2018
The lack of rain is a growing concern for farmers in the Minot area. Dakota Agronomy Partners seed sales manager Doug Naze says soil conditions are very dry. "We didn't really have any water reserves. We got a little bit of…USDA to Purchase Pork and Pinto Beans for Nutrition Assistance
Published May 25, 2018
USDA has announced up to $177 million in purchases for federal nutrition assistance programs. A new streamlined system is beginning, which is designed to offer a more consistent process to monitor market conditions and make food purchases. A large variety…Hormel Reports 2Q Financials
Published May 25, 2018
Hormel Foods reports second quarter profits of $237 million. That’s up nearly 13 percent from last year, but it was below trade expectations. The truck shortage is driving up costs for the Minnesota-based company. The Jennie-O Turkey Store business has…CN Rail Makes Long-term Investment
Published May 25, 2018
Following the passage of transportation legislation in Canada, CN Rail announced it will move forward with plans to purchase 1,000 new grain hopper cars over the next two years. Older, lower-capacity cars will be phased out over time.H-2A Visa Improvements Proposed
Published May 25, 2018
USDA, the State Department, Labor Department and the Department of Homeland Security are proposing changes to the H-2A Agricultural Worker Visa program. The goal is to modernize and simplify the program. There will also be incentives for farmers to use…FY19 Ag Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Committee
Published May 25, 2018
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the agriculture spending bill. The bill maintains support for crop insurance and other farm bill programs. It fully funds the expected demand for Farm Service Agency direct and guaranteed loan programs. There is language…U.S.-China Trade Negotiations Planned for Early June
Published May 25, 2018
According to the Chinese news agency, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will be in China June 2-4 for another round of trade negotiations. Trump Administration officials have said the trade war with China is “on hold” but the trade dispute…