Friday, January 3rd, 2025 Podcast
Grain markets fell apart on Friday led by soybeans, meal and wheat. Corn futures fell about a dime as well and the cattle markets even reversed from early strength to finish lower. We discuss the tough end
Majority of Farm Aid Going to Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Cotton Producers
(FARGO, ND) — Corn, soybean, wheat and cotton growers across the U.S. are set to benefit the most from the $9.8 billion dollars in economic aid payments that were passed by Congress as part of the American
Argentina Exchange Cuts Soybean Planting Estimates, Raises Corn
Argentina’s Buenos Aires Grains Exchange raised its corn planting estimate while trimming the pegged soybean areas for the 2024-2025 season. The corn crop is now seen covering over 16,308,000 acres, up from a prior estimate of more
CHS and West Central Ag Services Sale Closes, Creates New Ag Retail Business Unit CHS West Central
On Jan. 2, 2025, CHS closed on its acquisition of West Central Ag Services, a cooperative based in Ulen, Minn. By coming together as one cooperative, CHS and West Central Ag Services will directly connect more producers
Carbon Pipeline Discussion Continues in South Dakota
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission scheduled a series of six public input meetings in January about Summit Carbon Solutions’ application for a permit to construct a carbon dioxide pipeline. The meetings are scheduled for January 15-17
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Seems More Likely
Shippers want to know if there will be a strike because there’s less than a month until the International Longshoremen Association’s contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance is set to expire. Supply Chain Dive says a major
Nominations Open for Food Safety Advisory Committee
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods. This advisory committee is charged with providing impartial scientific advice and recommendations to the USDA