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Positive Momentum for Class III Milk
Published May 15, 2024
Rabobank Senior Dairy Analyst Lucas Fuess says the cheese market has been squeezed, supporting Class III milk prices. "What I think has happened lately is a combination of weaker cheddar production coupled with very firm cheese exports," said Fuess. "February…USTR Issues Report on Chinese Trade
Published May 15, 2024
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has released a review of the tariffs imposed on China during the Trump Administration. The report said these tariffs had a minimal impact on the U.S. economy, but it resulted in less trade with China.…Appeals Court Rules on RFS
Published May 15, 2024
The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. has rejected an attempt by the oil industry to overturn the Renewable Fuel Standards for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said the decision is “a win…Use Executive Power to Lower Food Prices
Published May 15, 2024
Democratic lawmakers, led by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, want to control food prices. This group wants President Joe Biden to take executive action to address consolidation in the food and agriculture sectors. The lawmakers want…CFTC Sues Agridime for Ponzi Scheme
Published May 15, 2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Agridime. The Texas-based company allegedly operated a Ponzi scheme that cheated thousands of people in at least 14 states. From 2021-to-2023, Agridime operated an online platform to buy…Bennett to Lead AMVAC’s U.S., Canada Business
Published May 15, 2024
AMVAC has appointed Mason Bennett as the vice president of its North American crop division. For the past eight years, Bennett has been AMVAC's regional business manager in the Southeast. Bennett succeeds Scott Hendrix.Wheat Seeding Nearly Complete for MN Farmers
Published May 14, 2024
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Brian Sorenson says the crop is being set up for a good season. "The rains that we got over the last several weeks have resulted in nice soil moisture and conditions for…Tiling Remains Sticking Point for Minnesota Farmers
Published May 14, 2024
Ag groups like the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association are hard at work this week to work on important issues with Minnesota Legislature before a supplemental budget bill gets signed. Executive Director Joe Smentek says drain tiles remain a big issue…Ducheneaux Visits Minnesota
Published May 14, 2024
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux was in Minnesota on Monday morning. Ducheneaux traveled to farms and county FSA offices in Minnesota. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted some of the things they focused on. Ducheneaux got to see some of…