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CoBank calls for mixed ag outlook in second half
Ag economists with CoBank expect tight global grain stocks to drive farmer prices into the second half of 2023.
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Federal judge rejects ag groups' motion to vacate Biden WOTUS rule
A federal court in North Dakota granted a stay in an ongoing multistate lawsuit against the EPA's latest waters of the U.S. rule, giving the Biden administration time to complete a rewrite.
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INFB Shop Talk: Crop insurance among top farm bill concerns
Crop insurance, labor, and rural broadband are top of mind for Hoosier farmers as the House and Senate Ag Committees work to draft the 2023 Farm Bill.
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US recovers share of China's ag imports after trade war
There were fears that even though U.S. ag exports to China were rising after the countries agreed to a trade war détente during the Trump administration, the U.S. might never recover its pre-trade war share of China’s imports.
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Sens. Moran, King lead legislation to expand access to capital for farmers and rural communities
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act of 2023. This legislation would benefit American families, farmers and rural communities nationwide by giving greater flexibility to more financial institutions to offer affordable lines of credit to rural and agricultural borrowers.
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ADM grows North American regenerative agriculture program, launches significant expansion initiative
ADM, a global leader in sustainable agriculture supply chains, is launching a significant expansion of its re:generations™ regenerative agriculture program, ensuring more North American producers can earn additional income while making a positive impact on the environment and their soil’s health.
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USDA launches historic partnership with bipartisan state attorneys general to help reduce anticompetitive barriers across food, agriculture supply chains
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including in grocery, meat and poultry processing, and other markets.
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Don't count the farm bill out in '23
Ranking Member John Boozman says the Senate Ag Committee is working hard and moving in the right direction to complete a farm bill.
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Eminent domain in play for pipeline on more than 1,000 parcels in Iowa
Summit Carbon Solutions has voluntary agreements in hand from scores of landowners as it works to secure a path for the first carbon capture pipeline in the Midwest, but the company is also preparing for a hearing next month to push for the use of eminent domain in Iowa.
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Anhydrous leads retail fertilizer prices lower in second week of July 2023
For the first time since the last week of June, average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were lower compared to last month, according to data collected by DTN for the second week of July 2023.
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USDA invests $7.4 million in 25 urban agriculture and innovative production efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $7.4 million in 25 selected grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production.
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Three caution flags if you're feeding cattle drought-damaged corn
In some areas, drought-stressed corn is already being eyed for cattle feed, helping to offset expensive and limited hay supplies. But cattle producers need to know what they're getting into when they make the decision to turn those stalks into feed.
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The environmental benefits of precision agriculture quantified
Agriculture and environmental sustainability have been closely linked for many years. It’s just that there has been little data to quantify the benefits.
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57% of U.S. corn, 55% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national corn and soybean condition ratings saw week-to-week improvements.
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Torres Small assumes new USDA deputy role
Xochitl Torres Small was sworn in as the USDA’s new deputy secretary Monday, a job she said is the next step in a “personal” relationship with the department that spans generations.
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Farm, forestry, environmental and hunger advocates unite behind 2023 Farm Bill
Twenty groups representing agricultural, environmental, forestry, wildlife, nutrition and hunger advocates have launched the “Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign to urge passage of the 2023 farm bill this year.
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In latest drama over Ukrainian grain, Russia pulls out of Black Sea agreement
Russia on Monday declined to extend the year-old agreement that has allowed Ukrainian grain to move out of Black Sea shipping ports, a move that immediately drove up commodity prices in response.
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EPA denies refiner exemptions, ethanol groups say move strengthens RFS
Ethanol groups are applauding the Biden administration for denying small refinery exemptions and restoring integrity in the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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USDA announces amendments to the U.S. Standards for soybeans
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is removing “Soybeans of Other Colors” as an official grade-determining factor under the U.S. Standards for Soybeans.
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Johnson & Select Committee on CCP crack down on foreign adversaries' land purchases
On Friday, the House Select Committee on the CCP introduced the Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act with the support of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.).
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Don't waste precious hay during drought
Drought has pushed livestock producers to hunt for emergency hay.
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Farmers should assess tar spot risk as more corn reaches tasseling, silking
It's been three weeks since the first tar spot lesions of 2023 were found in central Iowa. Since then, the fungal disease has made its appearance in cornfields in six states and one Canadian province.
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McKalip: US farmer solidarity adds strength in Mexico corn dispute
U.S. farmers understand that the outcome of the dispute between the U.S. and Mexico over Mexico’s attempt to block imports of genetically modified corn could set a precedent that will be key for trade with other countries around the world, U.S. Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator Doug McKalip said Thursday.
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Midwest agronomists tracking down the cause of yellow soybeans
Multiple reports of increased and rapid yellowing in soybeans are popping up across the Midwest following recent rains.
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Feenstra leads legislation to develop export infrastructure
U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced the Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports (FRIDGE) Act.
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Platform technology vaccines changing the game for cattle and hogs
Medgene, a South Dakota animal health company, recently received USDA licenses for platform vaccines for use in swine and cattle.
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Latin American Product Showcase helps advance trade of U.S. beef, pork
Exporters of U.S. beef, pork, and lamb are meeting with buyers from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean this week.
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Brazil's uptick in corn exports not necessarily indicative of trend, ag economist says
While Brazil is positioned to surpass the U.S. in corn exports this year, the data don’t indicate the trend leading to this development will necessarily continue, as the South American country faces many challenges when it comes to agriculture and trade, a national ag economist said today.
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