A former U.S. agricultural trade negotiator, Gregg Doud, president and CEO
of the National Milk Producers Federation, hit on several topics driving
agricultural demand. A smaller U.S. crop combined with tightening global grain
supplies has changed the downside risk for corn prices just as U.S. dairy
processors are pouring billions of dollars into new capacity to capture growing
consumer demand for protein.
BReturn of $5 Corn Boosts Ag Outlook
USDA's Aug. 1 Cattle on Feed report isn't expected to move markets
significantly, as it will likely be overshadowed quickly by the U.S. border
reopening to Mexican cattle imports beginning Monday, Aug. 24.
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Recent Sales Results From Phillips County, Colorado; Winnebago County,
Illinois; DeKalb County, Indiana; and Otoe County, Nebraska
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South Dakota farmer Troy Knecht and industry leaders expressed frustration
that permanent year-round E15 legislation remains stalled in the U.S. Senate.
BSD Farmer: Thune Must Deliver on E15
Bipartisan senators propose opening 20 million acres to voluntary grazing
to help rebuild the nation's shrinking cattle herd.
BSenators Target 20M Acres