Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says next fall’s Minneapolis wheat prices are getting more attractive. “From what I’ve gathered from farmers, there’s not that big of a difference in fertilizer costs for corn versus wheat. I…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Iowa for a meeting with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and to attend the World Food Prize event. Following a meeting on Wednesday, Mexico’s agriculture minister said the country would not limit the imports of…

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has new bipartisan legislation called the Cattle Contract and Library Act of 2021. This bill would make cattle marketing agreement data available through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. “Packers already need to file regular information…

South Dakota Corn has a new executive director. DaNita Murray, a Millbank, South Dakota native and former Director of Public Policy for the National Corn Growers Association, will start in the role on December 1. Murray also has a law…

The Port of Long Beach has a record 100 ships anchored and waiting to unload. Pre-COVID, there would normally be less than 20 vessels at anchor. There’s no end in sight for the supply chain crisis, but White House Press…

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is granting hours of service waivers to commercial drivers transporting anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer. Now is the time where farmers are starting to apply fall fertilizer. The drought conditions limited the use of anhydrous…

Wholesale fertilizer prices have quadrupled from one year ago. StoneX Fertilizer Division Director Josh Linville says there are numerous factors at play. That includes a decision by China to ban fertilizer exports. “The (Chinese) government has come out with a…

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says next fall’s Minneapolis wheat prices are getting more attractive. “From what I’ve gathered from farmers, there’s not that big of a difference in fertilizer costs for corn versus wheat. I…

The December Minneapolis wheat contract flirted with the $10 level on Wednesday. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Analyst Naomi Blohm says there’s been a lot of technical buying. “If you’re holding onto wheat looking to price, this is your chance.…

Farm and biofuel leaders sent a letter to the White House asking President Biden to expand access to lower-carbon, lower-cost biofuels as the administration addresses the rising costs of fuel. The letter also talks about the lack of blending targets…

More than 80 agriculture groups filed formal objections to the EPA’s rule to revoke all tolerances of chlorpyrifos. By objecting to these changes, the EPA Administrator must respond. “Agriculture is on the radar when it comes to all chemistries we…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Iowa for a meeting with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and to attend the World Food Prize event. Following a meeting on Wednesday, Mexico’s agriculture minister said the country would not limit the imports of…

The Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 has the support of many agriculture groups, including the National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there’s no single, silver bullet solution to the supply chain…

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has new bipartisan legislation called the Cattle Contract and Library Act of 2021. This bill would make cattle marketing agreement data available through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. “Packers already need to file regular information…

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says next fall’s Minneapolis wheat prices are getting more attractive. “From what I’ve gathered from farmers, there’s not that big of a difference in fertilizer costs for corn versus wheat. I…

The December Minneapolis wheat contract flirted with the $10 level on Wednesday. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Analyst Naomi Blohm says there’s been a lot of technical buying. “If you’re holding onto wheat looking to price, this is your chance.…

Wholesale fertilizer prices have quadrupled from one year ago. StoneX Fertilizer Division Director Josh Linville says there are numerous factors at play. That includes a decision by China to ban fertilizer exports. “The (Chinese) government has come out with a…

The latest canola yield and acreage estimate are out from USDA. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.

Mexico has denied imports for a new stacked corn trait with Bayer’s HT3 and SmartStax PRO technology. This is the first time the Mexican regulatory agency declined to authorize a biotech corn trait. In a statement, Bayer said this decision…

In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines harvest activity and the impact on markets, energy values and what’s happening on Wall Street.

According to Acres & Shares, last week 359 shares were brokered at an average price of $4,015.60 per share with a range of $3,950 to $4,100 per share. In addition to last week’s activity there were 350 shares brokered from…

South Dakota Corn has a new executive director. DaNita Murray, a Millbank, South Dakota native and former Director of Public Policy for the National Corn Growers Association, will start in the role on December 1. Murray also has a law…

North Dakota regulators have approved plans for Red Trail Energy to store carbon from its ethanol plant near Richardton. This is the first Class VI carbon capture well in North Dakota.

Kansas City Southern Railway had third quarter revenue of $744 million, a 13 percent improvement from one year ago. Kansas City Southern is combining with Canadian Pacific to create the first single-line rail network that links the U.S., Canada and…

The fertilizer company, Yara, is reporting a third quarter loss of $143 million in net income. That compares to a gain of $340 million one year ago. The spike in natural gas prices in Europe has forced Yara to cut…

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has awarded $1.6 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants. The approved projects include $985,000 for the North Dakota Natural and Resources Trust to help landowners transition expired CRP ground into farm production. There’s also…

More than 80 farm groups have filed a formal objection with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding its decision to revoke all tolerances for chlorpyrifos. That rule was changed a month-and-a-half ago, exposing crops to hundreds of millions of dollars of…

The Port of Long Beach has a record 100 ships anchored and waiting to unload. Pre-COVID, there would normally be less than 20 vessels at anchor. There’s no end in sight for the supply chain crisis, but White House Press…

Corn and soybean farmers across the Midwest experienced a range of weather conditions in 2021, from early-season drought to heavy rain throughout the Corn Belt. Farmers also managed various disease, insect and weed pressures, including tar spot, Sudden Death Syndrome,…

There are high levels of residual nitrates in fields this year, because of the drought. Agvise Soil Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker says this is likely the first time the region’s seen such high amounts of residual nitrates since the…

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is sending out its first-ever acreage and production survey for farmers growing hemp. Farmers receiving the surveys are asked to return the questionnaires by October 25. USDA will publish the hemp survey results in mid-February.

A drought year, like we’ve seen this past year, offers a few teaching moments. AgriGold District Sales Manager Connor Rienietz, who is based at Horace, North Dakota, says the type of fertilizer used was a determining factor for some crops.…

According to Acres & Shares, last week 359 shares were brokered at an average price of $4,015.60 per share with a range of $3,950 to $4,100 per share. In addition to last week’s activity there were 350 shares brokered from…

Near Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen is trying to wrap up seed potato harvest. “We’ve had to be very patient through the long, hot period this fall. Now, the forecast looks great. Temperatures are cool. We’ve received rain and harvest conditions…

Near Brocket, North Dakota, Austin Sundeen finished corn harvest before the week’s rains. That means harvest is officially done for the year on the farm. “We saw the rain in the forecast, gathered up all of the neighbor’s trucks to…

The Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 has the support of many agriculture groups, including the National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there’s no single, silver bullet solution to the supply chain…

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has new bipartisan legislation called the Cattle Contract and Library Act of 2021. This bill would make cattle marketing agreement data available through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. “Packers already need to file regular information…

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is honoring National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks with its Distinguished Service Award. Dierks has been with NPPC since 1990 and will retire later this year. The award will be presented November 11 at…

In Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange General Manager Larry Schnell says the week of October 7, the auction moved 4,000 head of calves, yearlings and cows. Schnell anticipates moving about 3,500 head on Tuesday and 5,000 head on Thursday…

The Minnesota Beef Expo is October 21-24, where the Minnesota Beef Council will be playing a role. Find out more from CEO Kelly Schmidt in the Minnesota Beef Update.

According to USDA’s supply/demand report, 2021 milk production will total 270 billion pounds. That’s down slightly from last month’s estimate with the drop credited to fewer dairy cows and slower growth in milk per cow. The Class III milk price…

USDA’s forecast for 2021 red meat and poultry production was lowered in the last month. An increase in beef production was offset by declining production for pork, broilers and turkeys.  The beef numbers were influenced by heavier-than-average carcass weights and…

Farm and biofuel leaders sent a letter to the White House asking President Biden to expand access to lower-carbon, lower-cost biofuels as the administration addresses the rising costs of fuel. The letter also talks about the lack of blending targets…

More than 80 agriculture groups filed formal objections to the EPA’s rule to revoke all tolerances of chlorpyrifos. By objecting to these changes, the EPA Administrator must respond. “Agriculture is on the radar when it comes to all chemistries we…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Iowa for a meeting with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and to attend the World Food Prize event. Following a meeting on Wednesday, Mexico’s agriculture minister said the country would not limit the imports of…

North Dakota regulators have approved plans for Red Trail Energy to store carbon from its ethanol plant near Richardton. This is the first Class VI carbon capture well in North Dakota.

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has awarded $1.6 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants. The approved projects include $985,000 for the North Dakota Natural and Resources Trust to help landowners transition expired CRP ground into farm production. There’s also…

The Port of Long Beach has a record 100 ships anchored and waiting to unload. Pre-COVID, there would normally be less than 20 vessels at anchor. There’s no end in sight for the supply chain crisis, but White House Press…

The congressional conversation about taxation and the stepped-up basis is still ongoing. Find out more in the latest Corn Comments program from South Dakota Corn.