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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.

ND Farmer Selected for FCIC Board

Published May 21, 2018

Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Michael Clemens is one of four farmers selected to serve on the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation board. The FCIC board oversees the federal crop insurance program, approves new policies or changes to existing insurance programs. Clemens…

Final Plant Dates Approaching for Corn

Published May 21, 2018

What does a late spring mean for a farmer’s crop insurance policy? Beth Erickson is an insurance specialist at AgCountry Farm Credit Services, serving the Morris/Alexandria, Minnesota area. When it comes to final plant dates, Erickson says the concern at…

MN Legislative Session Comes to an End

Published May 21, 2018

It was a chaotic ending of the Minnesota legislative session last night, which has been the norm in recent years. On the final day of the session, lawmakers passed a revamped tax law and a massive omnibus spending and policy…

Ditch Mowing Moratorium Remains in Place

Published May 21, 2018

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has signed a bill that demands a one-year moratorium on the enforcement of ditch mowing permits. With this law, the Minnesota Department of Transportation cannot enforce its ditch mowing permit rule until April of 2019.

China Concerns Ease

A Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Compromise

A Deal with China Could Help Soybeans

Buffer Tax Credit Doesn’t Make the Cut

SD Corn Comments

Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed

ND Farmer Selected for FCIC Board

Final Plant Dates Approaching for Corn

MN Legislative Session Comes to an End

Ditch Mowing Moratorium Remains in Place

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