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8 Aug 2024
August 8, 2024 Portland Price Trends 08-01-23 01-01-24 07-01-24 08-01-24 08-08-24 #1 SWW (bus) 7.05 6.65 6.10 5.65 5.75 White Club 7.30 7.15 6.10 5.65 5.75 DNS 14% 9.05 8.03 7.02 6.54 6.55 HRW 11.5% 8.24 6.97 6.39 6.00 6.03 #2 Corn (ton) 254.00 232.00 201.00 199.00 199.00 #2 Barley 210.00 180.00 160.00 160.00 150.00 Wheat...West coast wheat markets...
8 Aug 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is moving forward in the awards process with a new clean energy project through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program. Secretary Vilsack announced that SE Municipal Solar LLC in Nebraska has been selected to move forward to...
8 Aug 2024
MORGAN, Minn. (DTN) -- While the crops got too much rain, prices are falling and the farm bill is stalled, the second day of Minnesota FarmFest on Wednesday was filled with energy and surprise over the selection of Gov. Tim Walz as the vice presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket. Walz and his policies now find themselves under a microscope...
7 Aug 2024
WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilit...
7 Aug 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable.