Chinese officials reportedly pledged at the World Trade Organization to start importing more corn, wheat and rice as promised, while curtailing its domestic subsidies. China says it will not fight the two cases it lost to the U.S. which has agreed to give China more time to come into compliance. A study by Iowa State …
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May 29
RMA: Companies ready for prevent plant claims
The Administrator of the USDA’s Risk Management Agency says they anticipate a lot of claims for prevent plant acreage because of flooding but those will be handled by insurance providers contracted with RMA, not the agency itself, “We’ve been in contact with those companies. They’re all fully prepared for the 2019 claims conditions upcoming. All …
May 29
Trade a touchy subject for farmers
A farmer in southeast Minnesota refers to ongoing trade disruptions as a sensitive topic where he lives. Ryan Buck grows corn and soybeans in Goodhue County. “It’s a touchy subject. You’ve got guys that (ask) why are we in this far? And then the next person (says) this needed to be done to straighten things …
May 29
House Ag Committee chair sees positives for Minnesota farmers as Session ends
The chair of the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee is confident farmers will benefit from legislation passed during the 2019 Session. Jeanne Poppe (DFL) of Austin says the tax bill included a couple of big asks from commodity groups. “Section 179 full conformity is in the tax bill, and that’s important. We had talked about that …
May 29
Friday deadline for Marketing Assistance Loan applications
Friday is the deadline for farmers to apply for a Marketing Assistance Loan. Joe Martin, Farm Service Agency director in Minnesota, says the program covers most commodity crops. “These are nine month loans to infuse some cash flow into your operation, keep your grain stored and give you an opportunity to market for another nine …
May 29
Soybean market slide costs farmers millions
Missouri Soybean published analysis last summer projecting the results of a hypothetical ten-cent drop in soybean prices. Tom Steever spoke to Christine Tew, Communications Director, Missouri Soybean Merchandizing Council, who says each ten-cent drop means almost $25 million in lost cash receipts. More on that in this week’s Spotlight on Soybeans. Brought to you by …
May 29
Price increases offer some encouragement for those who have crop planted
For farmers who have been able to get their corn crop planted this spring, like Don Bloss of Pawnee City, Nebraska, the strong run-up in corn prices is providing some encouragement. “It does make you feel better. It makes you feel a little bit more encouraged when you have part of your crop in the …
May 29
Improving Heartland weather pattern ahead
However, hot, mostly dry weather will persist in the Southeast. Elsewhere, below-normal temperatures will linger for the next few days in California and the Southwest, while warm weather will cover the northern Plains and the Northwest. Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions from …
May 29
Covering all the bases of farm management
In times where margins are tight or farms are expanding, it is especially important to look at management skills beyond financial responsibilities to make sure all the bases are covered. In this Managing for Profit, Michael Langemeier with Purdue University will highlight some of the management skills that should not be overlooked on a farming …
May 29
Pest expert says scout fields early for slugs, cutworms
An Extension expert says the cool and wet spring has him concerned about certain field pests. Bryan Jensen with the University of Wisconsin says, “One would be slugs. Another possibility is black cutworms based on trap catches, and then armyworms as well.” Jensen tells Brownfield farmers should scout fields a lot, and he recommends getting …
