5 Farmers Talk Transitions, Branding, Diversification and Strategic Growth
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Congress Calls on JBS CEO for Answers on Cyberattack, Ransom Payment
Less than two weeks after being hit with a cyberattack impacting operations in Australia and North America, Congress is now calling on JBS to provide documents and communications related to the May 30 attack. The White House is also addressing the issue by pushing to better trace ransom payments.
Corn, Soybean Prices Tumble 30 Cents on Forecast for Cooler, Wetter Weather End of Week
As areas of the South battle intense rains and flooding, portions of the Corn Belt, Northern Plains and West are seeing the opposite. Darren Frye of Waterstreet Solutions says the pressure in the grain markets on Monday was rooted in the changing weather forecast.
Weather, Exports, & Acres Will Dictate Prices - $4 & $8 Are Still Possible
While there are similarities between this year and 2012, more than weather is impacting the market. There is also more uncertainty concerning potential acres planted and increased Chinese demand.
Iowa and Minnesota Corn Crop Conditions Down Double Digits in Weekly USDA Report
USDA says the nation's corn crop is sitting at 68% good to excellent, down from 72% last week, and 62% of the soybean crop is rated good to excellent, which is 5 points lower than the week prior.
USDA Vows to Fight Court Decision to Halt Loan Forgiveness for Farmers of Color
Payment for a USDA loan forgiveness program designed to help farmers of color were halted Friday after a Federal Judge issued a temporary restraining order. USDA has until Friday to respond to the court’s temporary restraining order, but has already pledged to fight the case vigorously.
