Steve Nedved
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Apr 05
CoBank report predicts slow growth, challenges in ag economy
A CoBank economist says U.S. agriculture will face more challenges because of slow growth and uncertainty in the markets. Tanner Ehmke handles CoBank’s rural market and economy research, and he tells Brownfield, “If we can get the end of this trade war, that would be instant relief for a lot of farmers and ranchers out …
Apr 05
National Biodiesel Board pleased with tax incentive bill
The National Biodiesel Board says an extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax incentives is needed. Regulatory Affairs Director Paul Winters tells Brownfield, “It’s very vital for a lot of companies across the country.” Winters says when the tax incentive expired at the start of 2018, it put biodiesel producers at a disadvantage. “The …
Apr 04
Man arrested in quadruple murder at North Dakota workplace
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(MANDAN, N.D.) — A man has been arrested in connection to a quadruple murder inside a North Dakota workplace, police said. Chad Isaak, 44, from Washburn, North Dakota, is being held on four counts of AA felony murder, Mandan Police said at a news conference late Thursday. He is being held at the McClean County …
Apr 04
Flood Warning issued April 04 at 8:18PM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska…Iowa…Minnesota… James River At Huron James River Near Forestburg James River At Mitchell James River Near Scotland
Apr 04
Vice President Pence talks trade with Indiana farmers
Vice President Mike Pence met with farmers in central Indiana today to discuss the importance of Congress ratifying the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement sooner rather than later. Pence says farmers expressed the need for certainty when it comes to trade with Canada and Mexico “What I heard here today consistently is real urgency that farmers …
Apr 04
U.S. Congresswoman agrees with Perdue on importance of disaster aid
A U.S. Congresswoman from Minnesota hopes her colleagues listen to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue so farmers can get access to disaster relief. Democrat Angie Craig tells Brownfield the Secretary was not out of line when he urged Congress to put politics aside to help victims of Midwest flooding. “I sure hope the Secretary is right …
Apr 04
Merger creates largest Case IH commercial applicator equipment dealership in North America
Two newly joined implement dealerships have become the largest Case IH commercial application equipment distributor in North America. Last month, the entities of Hutchinson, Minnesota-based AG Systems officially merged with Heartland Ag of Ames, Iowa, to form Heartland AG Systems. President Arnie Sinclair says both companies focus on the custom applicator segment but share no …
Apr 04
DWU Campus Ministry aiding flood victims
Dakota Wesleyan University’s Campus Ministry team is leading an effort to collect supplies to aid flood victims on the Pine Ridge Reservation and throughout Nebraska. Campus Ministry’s supply drive includes cleaning supplies and hygiene items which will be donated to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for distribution. Donations can be dropped off at …
Apr 04
Tuna revolution: A new market for soybeans
Tim Scates, an Illinois Soybean Association leader and soybean producer from Carmi, Illinois, feeds a soy-based formulation to ranched tuna near the Coronado Islands of Mexico during ISA trials. A new market for soybeans will soon be available through North America’s first tuna hatchery. Mark Albertson is with the Illinois Soybean Association which helped fund …
Apr 04
Trade talk optimism supports soybeans, corn
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. There’s more talk about a deal with China, but nothing’s been confirmed. China has reportedly acknowledged U.S. hacking and intellectual property concerns, two big sticking points in recent negotiations. Weekly export sales were larger than expected, with China last week’s big buyer. Soybean meal and oil were …