Ag economists sound the alarm on delayed farm relief payments

A pair of ag economists at Ohio State University say farmers need emergency assistance sooner rather than later. Ian Sheldon says the proposed $10 to $15 billion in economic relief may not be enough. “That nowhere near matches what was handed out back in 2018 and 2019 when we hit $24 to $25 billion,” he…Continue Reading

Trade analysis: China can meet soybean needs without U.S.

A recent trade analysis from North Dakota State University confirms China can get by without purchasing U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Sandro Steinbach, the director of the Center for Ag Policy and Trade Studies at NDSU, says China must be willing to pay the price, absorbing some price premiums. “The current Chinese soybean…Continue Reading

Cash dairy sales end week higher

Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0525 at $1.7775.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7325 to $1.7775.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0150 at $1.77.  No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were up $0.04 at…Continue Reading

Lawmakers weigh in as skinny farm bill faces hurdles

Some members of the Senate and House Ag Committees say the skinny farm is losing momentum.   “It might be after the new year before we are able to work on it.” Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, says there are other issues that need to be addressed before the  can consider a farm…Continue Reading

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