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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Two strong winter storms producing wind, heavy snow, blizzard conditions through the weekend
A lot of the recent weather talk has been about the severe weather and heavy rains across the middle of the United States -- and for good reason. But it is still March and winter is just a short dip in temperature away from producing areas of heavy snow.

Source: Brownfield
Congresswoman says Farm Bill 2.0 proposal misses opportunities
Congresswoman says Farm Bill 2.0 proposal misses opportunities.

Source: USTR
USTR initiates Section 301 investigations relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently announced the initiation of investigations regarding the acts, policies, and practices of various economies under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.

Source: AFBF
Rail merger would be costly for farmers
The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable to shipping cost increases at a time when balance sheets have been squeezed to the breaking point by rapidly rising input costs.

Source: The Rockefeller Foundation
New Rockefeller Foundation research finds ‘Food is Medicine’ could unlock $45 billion for states
Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America’s small and mid-sized farms if scaled to reach the 43 million Americans who need them most, according to new research released Wednesday by The Rockefeller Foundation.

Source: Brownfield
Farm leaders urge stronger domestic markets during Senate Ag hearing
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee on Tuesday examined ways to increase domestic consumption of U.S.-grown agricultural products.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
USDA holds pat on domestic stocks, boosts global corn ending stocks
USDA made almost no domestic changes for major crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat, but bumped up corn production in Brazil while lowering production in Argentina. USDA boosted global ending stocks for corn.

Source: University of Illinois
SCO, ECO, and the Probability of Regret
The Supplemental and Enhanced Coverage Option (SCO and ECO) insurance programs are receiving increased attention this year due, in large part, to the significant increase in subsidy rates.

Source: Brownfield
Empowering the next generation of farmers and ranchers: Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast debuts
Brownfield Ag News has launched its Next Gen podcast, a weekly program dedicated to the future of farming and ranching.































































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