10-3-2019
I am wondering if you are talking about physical space or a regulation? Either way, I have never heard of this. The further north you go, the more grain bins you will see. I have talked about it here before. When I last drove around the countryside of South Dakota, a few years ago, I was really surprised by the size and amount of grain bins people had. The grain bins are so much larger, and farmers have several of them. Having been around some farms with grain bins (similar to silos), I can tell you that they are usually kept in the farmyard where no plowing or seeding of crops are done anyway. It is good to keep them close to the home so that they can be seen in case someone would think to come and help themselves.A grain silo can give you tax breaks but it can also limit the use of your land. Check your local regulations before you build or install one.
Exactly. You need look no further than low grain prices and the vast overabundance of supply to see why people won't buy grain silos.The part of montana that did not get 6 feet of snow is rangeland and mountains. Not an area you can grow corn either.
Another internet scare tactic.
That's too bad. I certainly don't wish the folks any ill will. The part I think is sad is that they don't know another more sustainable way. The farmers will be paid. Corn, soy and wheat are extremely subsidized. Many of the farmers are bound by the golden handcuffs and do (spray) whatever necessary to increase the yield. But the folks who rely on those grains will hurt. Like most (all?) problems, it's not just one simple stand alone task or law or issue. It's a tangled web. Ex. Much of the corn goes to feed livestock. Most livestock aren't meant to have a grain based diet and in turn have adverse reactions requiring other measures to keep them "healthy." That stock is fed to people who are ingesting the whole realm - and suffering the consequences. People aren't meant to eat large portions of grains either. So when I hear of grains being destroyed, I actually see it as a positive thing. Our government has pushed and promoted a vegetarian diet. My opinion- so they will have further control over the population. For some reason raising and eating animals fed the diet they were meant to eat doesn't occur to anyone. Yes, we each have our opinions. I mean no offense- am just of a different mindset.U.S.D.A. approves payments for flood-spoiled grain in southwest Iowa bins
sept-10-2019
https://www.radioiowa.com/2019/09/10/usda-payments-for-flood-spoiled-grain-in-southwest-iowa-bins/
11million in grain lost...and 11.5million in damages to grain bins...this just in 3 counties...theres more if you wanna search it out....
According to state officials, farmers in Fremont, Mills and Potawattamie Counties lost nearly $11 million worth of corn and soybeans when Missouri River floodwaters swamped their grain bins. In some cases, the submerged grain swelled as it spoiled and the walls of the bins ruptured. Officials estimate more than $11.5 million worth of damage was done to 418 Iowa grain bins this spring.
you are entitled to your opinions and thoughts...as well as i am..but this is prep forum so i am going to post and talk about the things i am seeing and reading....if you live in area with plenty of grain and other such resources count your blessing...we all live in different areas seeing different events.
my area started feeding hay 3 weeks ago....we dont feed hay till end of december here usually...hay is already in short supply and has been.
I love a good alarmist story.Historic Midwest Blizzard Has Farmers Seeing "Massive Crop Losses...As Devastating As We've Ever Seen"
https://www.zerohedge.com/health/hi...g-massive-crop-lossesas-devastating-weve-ever
According to the USDA, only 15 percent of all U.S. corn and only 14 percent of all U.S. soybeans had been harvested as of October 6th…
Only 58% of U.S. corn was mature as of Oct. 6 and just 15% was harvested, according to the latest data from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). North Dakota’s crop was furthest behind, with just 22% of corn mature and none harvested as of Sunday, while South Dakota’s corn was 36% mature with 2% harvested.
U.S. soybeans were only 14% harvested as of Sunday, 20 percentage points behind the average pace, USDA data showed. North Dakota and Minnesota beans were just 8% gathered while Iowa’s and South Dakota’s crop was only 5% harvested.
They probably had a contract and got it for less than 7-cents per pound.Then why did Springfield (pork company) have to buy corn from Brazil? Chinese pigs have the African Swine disease, so they've killed a lot of them. China eats a lot of pork. Just found out today that Springfield USA is a Chinese owned company.
I don't know but a few ideas come to mind. They own companies all over the world. They may be buying from themselves. they may be shipping on their own freighters. They may wish to spend less in America, it is a trade war.Then why did Springfield (pork company) have to buy corn from Brazil? Chinese pigs have the African Swine disease, so they've killed a lot of them. China eats a lot of pork. Just found out today that Springfield USA is a Chinese owned company.
Because of our laws and labeling and red tape. You are so close, I would go to Mexico for medical care and meds.OK, then don't buy Smithfield pork. They are China owned.
I'm trying to wrap my head around pharmaceuticals. If no meds are made in the USA anymore, why are they pricey?
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