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The CCC currently has about $9 billion to use. So, this brings CCC borrowing authority to $32.5 billion — not the $50 billion asked for and cited previously by Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), but above the $30 billion normally available. However, the $9.5 billion “is a different pot of money,” one source said.
Production slowdowns at American meatpacking facilities caused by the coronavirus pandemic this spring produced declines in exports for both beef... read more
Rushing rivers, disastrous downpours and muddy messes have kept thousands of farmers out of fields. What does this mean for... read more
While 2018 corn and soybean crops are being harvested at record high yields, prices are still stuck in the basement. That... read more
In a historic moment, Bayer will likely complete its acquisition of Monsanto this Thursday. The $66 billion deal has been... read more
An excellent growing season resulted in record yields and good quality for the 2017 corn crop, according to the U.S.... read more
Sorghum demand and basis are strong, and many farmers are considering planting more of the crop in 2018. The United... read more
There’s still plenty of corn and soybean seed that has yet to be delivered to the farm, according to a... read more
For decades scientists have sought to measure animal methane emissions to determine the impact food animals have on our environment.... read more
In January, Choice Retail beef prices were $575.8/cwt, down from December but 1.7 percent above one year ago. All fresh... read more
The proposed 25% tariff on U.S. soybean imports to China has the potential to send shockwaves through the domestic and... read more