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3 Dec 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- U.S. farmer optimism in November reached its highest level since May 2021, yet some of agriculture's biggest employers are announcing massive layoffs and idling production facilities. The latest release looking at farmer sentiment from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers' outlook shot up 37 points in No...
3 Dec 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- More than 800 employees will lose their jobs in Emporia, Kansas, as Tyson Foods has announced the planned closure of its value-added marinated proteins and ground beef plant. A spokesperson for the city of Emporia told DTN the decision to close Tyson operations in Emporia was made as part of "the company's business strategy t...
2 Dec 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- CHS Inc.'s purchase of West Central Ag Services will be closing in the coming weeks after over 70% of West Central members approved the sale of their cooperative based in Ulen, Minnesota. West Central's members approved the sale on Nov. 26, 2024, according to a letter to membership from the cooperative's chairman, Duane Brend...
2 Dec 2024
Editor's Note: U.S. wheat farmers entered the National Wheat Yield Contest in record numbers in 2024. DTN is featuring details about the farmers and their winning entries in several profiles. Today, we present the winner of the irrigated winter wheat category, who posted the highest yield entered in this year's contest. ** JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (DTN)...
2 Dec 2024
Editor's Note: This story was updated 11:18 a.m. to include the letter from the GOP governors. ** OMAHA (DTN) -- Congress returns this week facing a Dec. 20 deadline to approve a new funding resolution to keep the government operating, as well as potentially pass a disaster package and a farm-bill extension before wrapping up the year. Lawmakers wi...