The May USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports surprised with lower-than-expected all-wheat production and ending stocks, sending KC wheat skyward. In both corn and…
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Wheat Growers Provide Perspectives on 2023 Farm Bill to House Ag Subcommittee
by Colter BrownNational Association of Wheat Growers President and Klamath Falls, OR wheat farmer Brent Cheyne, testified in front of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit…
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U.S. Trade Representative Challenges India’s Wheat Subsidies
by Colter BrownWashington, D.C. — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today praised the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for submitting a counter-notification…
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Cold and Wet Conditions Could Make Spring Fertilizer Adjustments Necessary
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN — A Montana State University Extension soil fertility specialist suggests considering spring soil water content and temperatures when making fertilizer decisions for the upcoming growing season. According to Clain…
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Spring reference prices for crop insurance were set at $5.91 per bushel of corn, $13.76 per bushel of soybeans and $8.87 per bushel of spring wheat, as the market closed…
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USDA Forecasts Bigger Crops, Lower Prices for 2023-24 Crops
by Colter BrownARLINGTON, Va. (DTN) — U.S. farmers are forecast to plant 91 million acres of corn, up 2.4 million acres from last year, while soybean acres will hold pat at 87.5…
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Farm Futures Projects Expansion of Wheat Acres in 2023
by Colter BrownA survey from Farm Futures shows the 2023 acreage battle is ongoing. The publication is predicting that expensive inputs will lead to a surge in wheat acres for the 2023…
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Wheat Industry Welcomes STB Rulings on Rail Rate Disputes
by Colter BrownNew U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) rulings provide more streamlined processes for rail rate disputes and may benefit agricultural shippers. The STB established a voluntary arbitration program and an entirely…
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South Dakota Cooperative Invests in EGT Export Business
by Colter BrownSouth Dakota-based cooperative Agtegra has announced that it has finalized a minority stake in EGT, LLC, which operates an export grain terminal in the US Pacific Northwest that is fed…
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Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Hires Executive Vice President
by Colter BrownThe Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC) is pleased to announce Kent Kupfner has been chosen as the new Executive Vice President. “I’m excited to continue promoting Montana’s top commodities…