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RaboBank Report Finds Late Planting Will Bring Uncertainty to Nutrient Markets
May 17, 2013 By Katie Miller Leave a Comment
Cool, wet conditions in much of the Midwest and concerns regarding future weather will delay the normal cycle of fertilizer restocking, bringing significant uncertainty to the 2013 Q2 fertilizer markets, according to a new report released by researchers at the Rabobank International Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory (FAR) group. The report finds that, overall, [...]
ShareNorth Dakota Farmers Union Applauds Quick Movement on Farm Bill
May 17, 2013 By Katie Miller Leave a Comment
The recent passage of farm bills in both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees, literally within hours of each other on Tuesday and Wednesday, is welcomed by North Dakota Farmers Union. “Farmers need the certainty of a farm bill and the rapid action by both halls of Congress moves us closer to having a [...]
ShareRFA, Growth Energy File Complaint on EU Decision to Impose Tax on U.S. Ethanol
May 17, 2013 By Katie Miller Leave a Comment
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy have filed a complaint with the General Court in Luxembourg – challenging the European Union’s decision to impose a 9.6-percent anti-dumping duty on all ethanol imported from the U.S. Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis says the groups believe the implementation of an EU duty on imported ethanol violates [...]
ShareNorth Dakota Farm Bureau Opposes American Farm Bureau Position on Farm Bill
May 16, 2013 By Katie Miller Leave a Comment
North Dakota Farm Bureau stands opposed to a decision by American Farm Bureau Federation to link conservation compliance and crop insurance in the farm bill. “NDFB is committed to making sure participation in the crop insurance program is not tied to conservation compliance,” NDFB President Doyle Johannes said, “North Dakota’s congressional delegation is aware of, [...]
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