…be borne on the backs of our farmers. Sincerely, Kevin Skunes, President National Corn Growers Association John Heisdorffer, President American Soybean Association Zippy Duvall, President American Farm Bureau Federation Roger…
Trump to Meet with Cabinet, Senators of Biofuels
…attack after a bankrupt Pennsylvania refinery blamed its troubles on the regulation. The meeting comes as two of the more powerful lobbying groups, the oil and corn/ethanol industries, continue to…
USDA Releases 2018 Planting Estimates
While some planters are already working in Texas, the Corn Belt seems a long way away from planting because of snow and ice. However, the USDA is already thinking about…
Mexico Buying More Brazilian Corn as NAFTA Negotiations Continue
…negotiations suddenly fall apart. They’re trying to protect over $19 billion in sales to Mexican buyers of corn, soybeans, poultry, and dairy. Despite that, Mexican corn imports from Brazil are…
NCGA Responds to Cruz Speech on RFS
The following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), in response to Senator Cruz’s remarks during the Philadelphia refinery (PES)…
Agri View: Big Farm Shows
…whatever the subject might be. Anything from growing corn or peanuts, to who is the best candidate for Governor. Anyway, the shows cost millions of dollars to put on. But,…
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
…of U.S. corn. Vetter noted that before NAFTA there was little competition for the U.S. as an ag supplier to Mexico. However, she noted that competitors such as Australia, New…
Agri View: Soybeans, Our Number One Crop
Everett Griner talks about this year’s planting of corn, wheat, and our number one crop, soybeans in today’s Agri View. As you travel across the backroads of this country, even…
Agri View: Feral Hog Problem Over?
…but, I will be watching. They will root up any crop. But, they are especially fond of corn and peanuts. You know what? They will root up a 4 to…
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
…to increase by 1.5 percent as land shifts away from corn and wheat. Missouri growers expect to increase cotton acres by 3.8 percent and plant less corn and soybeans. In…
USDA February WASDE Report
…increased its forecast for corn exports, while reducing stocks. Exports increased 125 million bushels on price competitiveness with other nations. The season-average corn price received by producers is projected at…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…offset a forecast increase in meat animal receipts. A forecast $1.7-billion (4.5 percent) increase in soybean receipts will be more than offset by expected declines in receipts for wheat, corn,…
CME Group Mulling Changes to Corn and Soy Contracts
CME Group is mulling potential changes to corn and soybean markets to address concerns the contracts’ prices are not accurately reflecting the underlying U.S. cash grain markets. Reuters reports that…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Yogurt with Sweet Potato Steak Fries
…Sweet Potato Wedges (Peeled and Cleaned) 1 C Seasoned Flour ½ C Corn Starch 1 C Greek Yogurt 1 Lime zested 3 T Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro TT S+P For…