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MFBF Update
Published May 8, 2018
Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser provides a legislative update.Strong Support for the Grains at Midday
Published May 8, 2018
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Jim Emter says the grains are in a recovery or retrace back to keep things in line. “On Thursday, we’ll get USDA’s crop report. It’s our first complete outlook of new crop supply and…Canada Closes Bovine Tuberculosis Investigation
Published May 8, 2018
Canada has closed the bovine tuberculosis investigation that began nearly two years ago. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted lab culture tests on about 30,000 animals tested during its probe. The investigation started in 2016 after finding six cases of…Farm Credit Loan Volume Up
Published May 8, 2018
Combined net income for the Farm Credit System increased 1.8 percent to $1.27 billion for the first quarter of 2018. Net interest income was $2 billion for the first quarter of 2018, compared to $1.9 billion for the first quarter…Bioindustry Summit to be Held This Week
Published May 8, 2018
The 2018 Bioindustry Summit is set for Wednesday on the North Dakota State University campus. Topics will include efficiency gains in corn ethanol production, soybean-based biodiesel and market development, as well as updates on federal biofuel policy and trade. NDSU…Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Area Horses
Published May 8, 2018
Several cases of the equine herpes virus have been confirmed in horses in North Dakota and surrounding states this spring. The recent cases are a reminder for horse owners to practice good biosecurity. EHV can be spread by airborne droplets,…Mitsui & Co to Close Brazilian Commodity Business
Published May 8, 2018
The Japanese trading firm, Mitsui & Company, plans to close its Multigrain business unit in Brazil by the end of the year. Mitsui was a part of a joint venture with CHS before acquiring 100 percent ownership in Multigrain for…RFS on the White House Agenda Today
Published May 8, 2018
Another White House meeting will concentrate on the Renewable Fuel Standard today. South Dakota Corn Growers Association executive director Lisa Richardson believes President Donald Trump will support a waiver, that will allow year-round sales of E15. The Environmental Protection Agency…A Busy Week for Corn Planting
Published May 8, 2018
Nationwide, corn planting progress jumped more than 20 percentage points in one week. Nearly 40 percent of the corn is planted across the country, up from 17 percent last week. In Illinois, 74 percent of the corn is planted, which…