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Optimistic outlook for U.S. ethanol exports

Monday, March 3

A director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says he sees a favorable outlook for U.S. ethanol exports. Shane Goplin says he expects momentum from 2024 to continue through 2025. “We have to increase our production. Well, we have to find a home for... Read More.

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Monday, March 3

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Monday, March 3

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Events Archive

Monday, March 3

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Monday, March 3

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Monday, March 3

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A classic late-Winter/early Spring storm to sweep the Heartland through mid-week

Monday, March 3

Later Monday, a classic spring storm will emerge from the central Rockies, crossing the central Plains before reaching the Great Lakes States on Wednesday. Early- to mid-week weather impacts will include blizzard conditions from northeastern Colorado into parts of western and central Nebraska; a... Read More.

EPA staff reductions could be major challenge for pesticide approval process

Monday, March 3

The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says staffing shortages at the EPA could make an already long pesticide registration process even longer. “The Office of Pesticide Programs, which handles all of these registrations, has been understaffed and under-resourced constantly,” says Daren Coppock. President... Read More.

U.S. to target new ag trade markets in 2025, Sec. Rollins says

Monday, March 3

Pictured: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks to reporters at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says protecting trade relationships is one of her biggest priorities. Brooke Rollins says USDA will target new markets in 2025. “I hope... Read More.

Export inspections mostly above a week ago

Monday, March 3

The USDA says grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending February 27th were mixed. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is out... Read More.

A focus on endemic swine diseases

Monday, March 3

An official with the National Pork Board is encouraged by efforts to eradicate endemic swine diseases in the U.S. Brett Kaysen is senior vice president of producer and state engagement. “For example, pseudorabies. There was a time when pseudorabies and hog cholera really decimated... Read More.

Minnesota Soybean engaged on public water inventory

Monday, March 3

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is engaged with legislators on water regulations. President Darin Johnson says concerns over the state’s public water inventory carried over from last year’s legislative session. “That did not quite end where we wanted it to, and we’re just really... Read More.