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White House to stick with 2020 biofuel plan, despite farmer objections

By Stephanie Kelly December 18, 2019

New York | Reuters — The Trump administration plans to stick with its proposed 2020 biofuel blending requirements, the White House said on Wednesday, despite anger among farmers that the plan does too little for corn growers. The decision could undermine President Donald Trump’s support among farmers, an important constituency in the November 2020 election. […] Read more

Crops, Machinery & Shop, Reuters

U.S. EPA proposes hike in 2020 biofuel mandate

By Humeyra Pamuk July 6, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday proposed refiners increase the volume of biofuels blended into their annual fuel output but did not reallocate the waived amounts under the hardship program, drawing ire from powerful corn and biofuel groups as well as Republican senators. The EPA is charged with setting […] Read more

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World crop briefs: China seeks cuts to soy in feed

By MarketsFarm Team October 11, 2018

CNS Canada — The China Feed Industry Association is proposing soybean meal in hog rations be reduced, to offset rising costs and reduced supplies caused by the U.S.-China trade war. China imported about 87 per cent of its soybean needs last year and one-third of that came from the U.S., according to a report in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

White House readies order to quit NAFTA

By Steve Holland April 26, 2017

Washington | Reuters — The White House is considering a draft executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the North American Free Trade Agreement, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday. It was unclear whether the order would be enacted by President Donald Trump, who has vowed to pull out from the U.S./Mexico/Canada trade […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Weather

Manitoba corn producers wait for fields to dry out

By Dave Sims April 18, 2017

CNS Canada — Warm, dry weather is on the wish list for Manitoba corn farmers as they wait for fields to dry out so they can begin planting. The southwest corner of the province appears to be the wettest, while other areas are drying nicely, according to Pam de Rocquigny, general manager of the Manitoba […] Read more

Corn, Crops

U.S. ag sector seeks opportunities in face of challenges

By Jade Markus February 24, 2017

CNS Canada — With shrinking farm income and a rising debt-to-asset ratio, the U.S. agriculture industry’s leaders are eyeing opportunities that could help it return to a point of profitability. U.S. net farm income is forecast to decline in 2017, with projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showing an 8.7 per cent drop, bringing […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Reuters

U.S. EPA draft report calls out atrazine for risk to animals

By Tom Polansek June 3, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — One of the most popular herbicides in U.S. agriculture can be dangerous to animals and fish and leaves behind worrisome residue levels, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday in a draft report that sparked outrage among farmers. The agency’s assessment of atrazine could lead to tighter regulatory limits on […] Read more

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Prairie cash wheat: Choppy U.S. futures lead to mixed bids

No BRM breakthrough reached at ministers’ meeting

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White House to stick with 2020 biofuel plan, despite farmer objections

U.S. EPA proposes hike in 2020 biofuel mandate

World crop briefs: China seeks cuts to soy in feed

White House readies order to quit NAFTA

Manitoba corn producers wait for fields to dry out

U.S. ag sector seeks opportunities in face of challenges

U.S. EPA draft report calls out atrazine for risk to animals

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