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Today’s commodity market news. Featuring expert analysis from Michelle Rook, Jerry Gulke and Pro Farmer Editors.
Those saying not much will be done may be wrong
Stop-gap spending measure | Beige Book | Energy conference
Payrolls rise 151,000; unemployment steady at 4.9 percent
By Daniel Kelley: Normal, Illinois We hear a lot of sharp talk these days about “the 1%.” Its members have too much. Or they don’t contribute enough. You’ve heard the complaints from poli
Antitrust officials say deal would allow Deere to dominate the market
Election campaigns enter final stretch | Employment report | Farm income
Indications are results of investigation may be different than prior check
By Duane Grant: Rupert, Idaho Some people can pick between Coke and Pepsi in blind taste tests. Only a few can explain what separates bourbon from whiskey. And it often takes a parent to know which twin is which. Y
Funding needed to complete required GMO labeling report
By Terry Wanzek: Jamestown, North Dakota My two-and-a-half-year-old grandson recently stayed at our family farm in North Dakota while his parents enjoyed a few days away. One morning, he and I got up early. E
Part of Obama administration transition guidance for next president
Key issues expected to be renewable energy, immigration, climate change, global trade
Data confirms hefty corn acreage increase vs 2015
Next administration will finalize GMO labeling rules
Presidential campaigns | Fed confab in Wyoming | Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour
U.S. one of 40 countries worldwide impacted by China’s actions
Only 1 percent of cheese inventory
By John Rigolizzo, Jr.: Berlin, New Jersey The enemies of biotechnology have a favorite insult for GMOs: “Frankenfood.” The term refers to Frankenstein’s monster, made famous in the 19th century by M
GOP presidential candidate also focused on regulatory reform
By Georgina “Gina” Gutierrez: Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico Trade demands our best and that makes us better. It makes us better producers because we seize more opportunities. It makes us better consume
Beware of hyped-up ‘news’ articles ahead of Nov. 8 elections
Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.), a member of the hardline conservative Freedom Caucus, lost to a political newcomer on Tuesday in the Republican primary for his Kansas district. He was defeated by Roger Marshall, an obst
Implementation issues will take time to unfold; FDA already raising issues Legislation creating a nationwide mandatory labeling system for foods made from genetically modified ingredients was signed into law July 29 b
Congress back Sep. 6 | Employment report Friday | Wx focus of ag markets
Lack of adequate analysis regarding proposed 2014 Farm Bill programs starting to have impacts
I’ve never seen American politicians as hostile to free trade as they are right now. We’ve witnessed spats of protectionism before, but it seems like today’s major presidential candidates think they&
Wait for polls in mid-August to get best reading on possible election outcome
Food & Water Watch, NFU send 18-page letter to U.S. Cabinet-level officials