Due to the new expanded trading hours, we will purchase grain and issue new crop contracts from 8:30 AM through 1:00 PM during Market Hours. If you have any questions about the new trading hours, contact us at the Main Office at 620-873-2161.
The House Rules Committee agreed late in the night to floor debate on 103 amendments to the farm bill. Some of the proposals would dramatically shift costs for crop insurance, alter farm programs for dairy and sugar farmers, and lower the amount of corn-based ethanol required under the Renewable Fuels Standard.
For many Democrats, cuts to the food-stamp program were a deal
breaker as they argued as many as 2 million people could lose benefits, while
at the same time the House farm bill boosts funding for programs such as crop
insurance.
See DTN Ag News. BSNAP Cuts Stand in Farm Bill...
Several members of Congress announced Wednesday their efforts to
repeal the so-called "death tax" as a way to protect farmers, ranchers and
small-business owners.
See DTN Ag News. BNew Push to Kill Estate Tax...
Farmers face a complicated web of management decisions for flooded or
prevented planting acres this spring.
See DTN Ag News. BPrevented Planting Puzzle...
The World Food Prize was awarded to three scientists who laid the
groundwork for genetically-engineered crop technology.
See DTN Ag News. 4^Three Awarded Food Prize...
Canadian regulatory authorities have approved another 2,4-D trait
event, but commercialization is contingent upon additional approvals.
See DTN Ag News. BCanada Clears Enlist...
This Day In History
June 19, 1754
Albany Congress held by 7 British colonies & Iroquois indians
