Ag Business Articles
Fielding Questions
Published February 28, 2022
In the RRFN-AgCountry Farm Credit Services podcast, Fielding Questions, AgCountry Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen offers insight into the geo-political situation and the influence on the markets. Marketing becomes more difficult in this time of volatility, but Tangen asks growers…Canola Minute
Published February 28, 2022
In this week's edition of the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Canola recaps a recent educational opportunity. Find out how you can access this agronomic and marketing resource.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 28, 2022
The markets are chasing the latest news headlines. In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson highlights the latest news in this very volatile market.Market Reflected in Spring Crop Insurance Pricing
Published February 28, 2022
Today is the final day in the crop insurance price discovery period and it has been a wild ride. With one day left, corn is averaging $5.89 per bushel. That compares to $4.58 one year ago. Soybeans are averaging $14.32,…Membership Growth for NFU
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmers Union enjoyed an eight percent membership growth this past year, approaching 214,000 members.Fighting the Corporate Squeeze
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmer Union’s Fairness for Farmers campaign and the issue of competition are the overriding themes at the NFU convention. "We need to push against the corporate squeeze that is being put on all of us farmers," said North Dakota…NFU Award Winners Described as “Rock Stars and Legends”
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmers Union Past President Roger Johnson has received the organization’s Meritorious Service Award. Johnson, who is a former North Dakota agriculture commissioner, came from a Farmers Union family. While addressing the NFU convention, Johnson spoke about the breakdown of…Two Candidates for NFU Vice Presidency
Published February 27, 2022
Wisconsin dairy farmer Patty Edelburg has been the National Farmers Union vice president for the past four years and is seeking reelection. Edelburg is being challenged by Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer Jeff Kippley. "My focus is on the next generation…Beet Stock Values
Published February 26, 2022
Last week, 43 American Crystal Sugar Company beet stocks were brokered at a little less than $4,350 per share. “We’ve reached another point in the trading season where share inventory has nearly dried up,” said Acres & Shares broker Jayson…