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A Change at Wilbur-Ellis
Published May 3, 2018
After 16 years at the helm of the agribusiness division of Wilbur-Ellis, Dan Vradenburg is taking on a new job. Vradenburg will take over as the board chair for Cavallo Ventures, which is the venture capital portion of Wilbur-Ellis. The…MN House Committee Approves Rural Finance Authority
Published May 3, 2018
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee has approved the $35 million Rural Finance Authority bill and the proposal is now on the way to the House floor. State Representative Tim Miller says adjustments were made in the funding request.…Income Rises for CF Industries
Published May 3, 2018
CF Industries is reporting first quarter earnings of $63 million. That’s up from a $23 million loss last year. Due to challenging spring weather, fertilizer sales are down nearly eight percent from the same time last year. The lower sales…CBO Reviews House Ag Committee Farm Bill
Published May 3, 2018
The Congressional Budget Office has completed its analysis of the farm bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee. According to the CBO, amendments to the federal crop insurance program would reduce spending slightly over a ten-year period. Those amendments would…Grain and Livestock Markets End Day Mixed
Published May 2, 2018
Grain markets closed mostly lower with Kansas City wheat showing the strength of the market due to the Winter Wheat Tour. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson explains wheat was almost up to its highs before backing off.Less Anxiety Seen Over Trade
Published May 2, 2018
The markets go up and down, but Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says there has been a calming effect on the trade. "The potential trade war still remains the 500-pound gorilla in the room. However, it's quieted…Updates to the Livestock Indemnity Program
Published May 2, 2018
On April 24, USDA announced changes to its Livestock Indemnity Program. Producers who lost livestock to diseases directly related to an eligible adverse weather event may now be eligible for assistance. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Livestock Program Specialist Brad…Fieldwork Just Starting in South Dakota
Published May 2, 2018
Chester, South Dakota farmer Keith Alverson has about 20 percent of his corn crop in the ground. “We’re likely going to start beans this weekend," he says. "We’ve had some rain the last few evenings. It’s delayed starting anything. People are…Good Planting Weather Ahead for Northern Plains
Published May 2, 2018
In the short-term, farmers should be able to continue planting progress in the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be absolutely dry. “We do have fast moving disturbances pushing through…