Grains Higher, Livestock Lower at Close
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Bryan Strommen reflects on Tuesday's grain markets.
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Biofuels Highlighted at Bio-Industry Summit
The 2018 Bio-Industry Summit took place in Fargo, North Dakota on Tuesday. Taking center stage was biofuels, specifically corn ethanol. NDSU bioenergy economist David Ripplinger says the hot topic of the day was policy influencing the industry. "The RFS and…
Finding Funding for Farm Bill Energy Title
In the House version of the farm bill, there is currently no funding for the Energy Title. Biotechnology Innovation Organization Policy Director Erick Lutt says the Energy Title has been critical in promoting and developing a bio-based economy for farmers."The…
Senators Push for Increased Rural Health Care Funding
A bipartisan group of 30 U.S. Senators are urging the Federal Communications Commission to increase the funding cap for a program aimed at improving health care in rural areas. In a letter to the FCC chairman, the Senators addressed the…
Canola Minute
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, board member Jon Wert provides a planting progress update.
Corn Matters
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek discusses farm bill priorities for MN Corn.
Minnesota Beef Update
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Royalee Rhoads talks about Grill Fest recently held in the Twin Cities.
Crush Numbers Confirm Growing Meal Supplies
The National Oilseed Processors Association says members crushed 161 million bushels in April, which is a record amount for the month. The soybean oil stocks of more than 2 billion pounds are higher than expected. Zaner Ag Hedge Group Chief…
Mixed Feelings, Paying for Buffer Tax Credit
Minnesota House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson says there are unknowns with the tax bill and how Governor Dayton will respond. “Now it’s time to negotiate with the governor and see what he will go for and what he…
Morrissey to Serve as Smith Press Secretary
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has named Molly Morrissey as press secretary. Previously, Morrissey was the deputy press secretary for Smith and former Minnesota Senator Al Franken. Michael Dale-Stein, who was in the communications role, is taking a new job with…
