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USGC Responds to Chinese Sorghum Decision

Published May 18, 2018

In a statement, U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight said he is pleased with China’s decision to drop its anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases against U.S. sorghum. Sleight described it as “a step in the right direction for…

Dry Bean Scene

Published May 18, 2018

The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. Hear the latest in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations in this week's update.

Anti-Sugar Action Should Not be Ignored

Published May 18, 2018

Any time an anti-sugar amendment comes up for a vote in Congress, American Sugar Alliance Director of Media Relations Phillip Hayes says it should be taken seriously. “There are people out there who want to write sugar producers out of…

Sugar Reform Amendment Fails by a Wide Margin

Published May 18, 2018

The House overwhelmingly rejected proposed changes to the sugar program with a vote of 278 to 137. North Carolina Representative Virginia Fox sponsored the amendment, saying sugar is treated differently than all other commodities. "It is the only program that…

Farm Bill Debate Resumes

Published May 18, 2018

The House is expected to resume debate on H.R. 2 within minutes. If all goes well, the farm bill could pass by late morning. The one remaining hurdle is a possible battle over an unrelated issue. The conservative Freedom Caucus…

1Q Income Rises for Raven Industries

Published May 18, 2018

Sioux Falls-based Raven Industries is reporting net income of $22 million for the first quarter. That compares to just over $12.3 million one year ago. The applied technology division, which includes the precision agriculture business, had strong growth despite low…

Severe Drought Expands into North Central ND

Published May 17, 2018

The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map shows an expansion of the severe drought category in north central North Dakota. Remaining parts of the western Dakotas remain moderately dry. As preparations are made to turn livestock out to pasture, NDSU Extension…

USGC Responds to Chinese Sorghum Decision

Dry Bean Scene

Anti-Sugar Action Should Not be Ignored

Sugar Reform Amendment Fails by a Wide Margin

Farm Bill Debate Resumes

1Q Income Rises for Raven Industries

Severe Drought Expands into North Central ND

Markets Close Mixed

April Showers, May Planting Delays in SD

Rain Still Needed in Western ND

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