A survey of Progressive Farmer readers finds that today's farmers are
pragmatic adopters of technology who want proven returns, compatibility with
existing operations and technologies that don't make life more complicated.
BSurvey Shows Farmers Want to Know Tech
A bipartisan beef labeling vote advances in the Senate, but Chairman John
Boozman called completing a farm bill before the election a "miracle" as
negotiations remain unresolved.
BBeef Labeling Advances in Senate
Nebraska's Public Service Commission filed a complaint against The
Andersons for failing to pay a grain producer for 17 grain loads.
BAndersons' Nebr. Grain License At Risk
Although lawmakers agreed on several farm policy priorities, the Senate
Agriculture Committee failed to advance the farm bill, 10-11, sending the fight
over a two-year SNAP cost-share delay into September while the manager's
amendment and MCOOL passed.
FCommittee Deadlocks Over SNAP
DTN Contributing Analyst Philip Shaw says the challenge through August
will be to separate the noise from the opportunities in the market. There will
be plenty of headlines, social media posts and geopolitical surprises competing
for attention.
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