Leaders at USDA on Thursday sought to hold a rational, focused discussion on agricultural commodities, trade and farm conditions as commodity prices spiked, equity markets fell, and the world watched…
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The U.S. durum market remains supported by tight supplies, leading to a reduction in consumption that may, or may not, hold until the 2022 harvest. That is an observation by…
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Farmers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA Commodity Safety Net Programs
by Colter BrownAgricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15, 2022, to…
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Four New Montana Wheat and Barley Varieties Released to Public
by Colter BrownGreat Falls, Mont. – With support from the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC), four wheat and barley varieties developed by Montana State University (MSU) Department of Plant Sciences and…
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USDA Provides Update on Forthcoming Disaster Assistance
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture provided an update at the NCBA Convention in Houston on forthcoming assistance for agricultural producers impacted by weather-related disasters in calendar years 2020 and 2021.…
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Ag Groups Reaffirm Glyphosate Safety & Benefits Before Court
by Colter BrownGroups representing farmers, ag retailers, landscaping, and golf course professionals showed strong support for continued access to glyphosate following Monday’s oral arguments in litigation regarding the registration of glyphosate. The…
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Montana Rail Link Announces Conclusion of Lease with BNSF Railway
by Colter BrownMontana Rail Link (“MRL”) will conclude its long-term lease with BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”), and BNSF will resume operations and maintenance of its mainline rail corridor through southern Montana upon…
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Biofuel Designation for Canola Presents Opportunity for Farmers
by Colter BrownThe Environmental Protection Agency announced its regulatory agenda for this year, which includes designating renewable diesel fuels derived from canola oil as “advanced biofuels” under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS).…
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Senators Ask Administration to Take India Before WTO on Farm Subsidies
by Colter Brown18 U.S. Senators sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai requesting the administration pursue a World Trade Organization (WTO) case against…
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EPA has not yet responded to a 2017 petition by environmental groups, demanding the agency fully regulate pesticide-treated seed. Now, in a lawsuit filed Dec. 15, those groups are asking…