State Announces Hansen-Mueller Payouts
North Dakota announced plans to distribute $778,000 from a surety bond to 28 farmers unpaid for grain by Hansen-Mueller Company.
Grain Rally Improves Farmers' Outlook
Farm leaders and agricultural economists at the Farm Progress Show pointed to stronger corn, soybean and wheat prices changing the financial outlook from just a few months ago. The rally is giving producers opportunities to lock in positive margins, but those gains continue to be tempered by higher fertilizer and energy costs.
Thompson Seeks Chair Waiver
House Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson is seeking a waiver to serve another term as chairman, setting up a leadership fight as lawmakers work to finish the farm bill.