Ag Business Articles
CME Group in Court With Former Traders
Published December 13, 2021
A legal battle between the CME Group and thousands of traders is continuing. This lawsuit claims the move to the electronic trading platform in 2012 negatively impacted the value of CME membership. The CME Group unsuccessfully tried to have the…Dry Conditions Remain a Concern in Western ND
Published December 13, 2021
Rains came through western North Dakota in late October, but Syngenta Agronomy Services Representative Nathan Popiel doesn’t think it was enough to alleviate the dry conditions. More moisture is needed in the west. "We're still seeing extreme dryness. There are…Fielding Questions
Published December 13, 2021
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Insurance Specialist Joel Lysne talks about managing risk through multi-peril crop insurance. Every farmer has a different tolerance for risk. Coverage levels have changed in recent years and Lysne discusses that and more in…Uncommon Partnerships Support Soybean Crush
Published December 13, 2021
Numerous soybean crush plants are being proposed nationwide, including the proposed plants in Spiritwood and Casselton, North Dakota. During a U.S. Soybean Export Council market outlook briefing, USSEC Vice President of Market Intelligence Mac Marshall credits the development of the…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 13, 2021
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers his thoughts on the corn market, exports and supply chain issues in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.White House Links Packer Consolidation to Inflation
Published December 13, 2021
In a White House blog post, the Biden Administration has cited meat prices as a key factor for the higher rate of inflation. The blog says the increase in meat prices goes beyond supply and demand factors and is due…Minn-Dak Recaps ’21 Campaign
Published December 13, 2021
The Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative forecast an initial net payment of $44 per ton for the 2021 sugarbeet crop. That’s 15 percent higher than the final payment of last year. The crop averaged just over 31 tons per acre with a…NDGGA Awards Handed Out at Prairie Grains Banquet
Published December 13, 2021
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has presented its Kernel Award to North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher and NDGGA Past President John Weinand of Hazen.MMPA Installs Officer Team
Published December 13, 2021
During the Minnesota Milk Producers Association annual meeting, board members affirmed the current slate of officers. Shelly DePestel is president and Garrett Luthens is vice president. The MMPA secretary is Bob Dombeck and Rick Smith is the treasurer.