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Celebrating National Pork Month
Demand for US Corn increases across the globe
Gearing up for National Beef Month, fed by South Dakota’s corn farmers
Grains Council Hard at Work for Farmers
One of South Dakota Corn’s major industry partners is the U.S. Grains Council, an organization that consists of corn, sorghum and barley producers and agribusiness organizations. The council develops and expands export markets and promotes trade globally. In addition to corn, sorghum and barley, exported products include ethanol, distillers grains and other co-products. The council […]
Ethanol Plants Use Over Half of SD Corn
If anyone ever asks you how important ethanol is to South Dakota’s economy, you can summarize with three facts. Agriculture is the state’s No. 1 industry. Corn is the state’s No. 1 crop. Ethanol production consumes more than half of the corn that’s harvested in South Dakota. That’s right, more than half. In 2018, South […]
FSA accepting applications for CFAP funds
South Dakota farmers and ranchers who were already hammered by low prices, last year’s flooding and the U.S.-China trade war were rocked again by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the federal government is providing some relief through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). An application period for the new program opened May 26. Farmers can apply […]
Despite hurdles, ag trade is making gains
The coronavirus pandemic has hammered the U.S. economy, including exports of agricultural products. However, as countries around the world start to reopen their economies, there is renewed optimism that export markets will rebound. And a strong export market would certainly be a welcome boost to the entire agriculture industry. According to the U.S. Department of […]
Economic recovery will take time, effort
Every day, it seems that we hear or read news reports about these “uncertain times.” But when is there ever really certainty? That’s particularly true in agriculture. Is there ever certainty that you’ll get all of your acres planted? That a field won’t get hailed or drowned out? That a blizzard won’t hit during calving […]
Agricultural Trade Remains a Top Priority
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt an economic blow to many U.S. industries, and agriculture is certainly no exception. Grain and livestock prices have taken a hit, grain basis is getting smashed on rail values and ethanol plants have had to cut production. But despite the outbreak, people and animals everywhere still need to eat. And […]
Conference Rescheduled; U.S.-China Trade Touted
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 27. South Dakota Corn’s 34th annual conference is rescheduled for that day after a blizzard forced postponement from January 18. The good news is that the lineup of speakers and entertainment will be very similar to the original one. “Finding an available date at the Sioux Falls Convention Center […]
Trade Deals – A Welcome Christmas Gift
Christmas became a little more merry and bright thanks to some good news about two important trade agreements. Bipartisan passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in the U.S. House of Representatives is a big win for South Dakota and U.S. agriculture. Canada and Mexico are South Dakota’s two largest export markets. Nationally, Mexico is the […]
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