Ag Business Articles
Tariff-Free Aussie Sugar Lands in London
Published September 7, 2023
For the first time in 50 years, the United Kingdom has received tariff-free raw sugar from Australia. A free trade agreement between the two countries was finalized at the end of May. This was a shipment of 33,000 metric tons…Merger Approved
Published September 7, 2023
Members of Valley United Co-op and the Thompson Farmers Elevator Company have approved a merger. As of January 1, the new organization will operate under the Valley United Co-op name. "We're very pleased with the result of the vote," said…Mississippi River-A Bad Sequel
Published September 6, 2023
Current water levels of the Mississippi River are cause for concern once again this year. Barge companies have announced restrictions on the volume of freight they will load onto vessels. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it’s an…FAPRI Projects a Further Decline in Commodity Prices
Published September 6, 2023
Many of the factors that pushed farm prices to record or near-record levels in 2022 have reversed or moderated this year. The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri made that point in the release of…MN Lawsuit Stayed
Published September 6, 2023
A lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, the Clean Fuels Development Coalition and a convenience store trade group will not continue. A federal judge in Minnesota put the case dealing with Minnesota's Clean Car rule on hold. MSGA…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published September 5, 2023
In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson sees opportunity in the soybean and cattle markets. Wheat and corn are continuing to struggle.Outbidding Each Other to Get Through Panama Canal
Published September 4, 2023
Water levels on the Mississippi River are low, impacting barge movement once again this fall. The Panama Canal is also dealing with major restrictions due to very low water levels. Only 32 vessels are allowed to cross each day, down…Merger Meetings
Published September 4, 2023
The boards of the Thompson Farmers Co-op Elevator and Valley United Co-op will host informational meetings and special stockholder meetings Wednesday night to discuss the proposed merger. The merged entity would have a dozen locations in the central Red River…Walz Heading to Japan
Published September 4, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will lead a trade mission to Japan next week. The Minnesota delegation will participate in the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference, which brings together business leaders from both countries. The trip will be September 10-13.