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Bill Seeks “A Simpler Process” for Paying into the State Beef Checkoff
Published February 1, 2021
North Dakota House Bill 1487 would reword language, making paying into the state Beef Checkoff voluntary. Independent Beef Association of North Dakota President Kerry Dockter, who ranches at Denhoff, says the proposal is tied to the refund process. "A lot…Increased Market Speculation Has Implications for the Hedger
Published February 1, 2021
Last week, GameStop made headlines in the financial markets. Silver is the story today. Amateur investors are sharing information on online forums, like Reddit, and moving the market. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the fear of missing…Beet Stock Snapshot
Published February 1, 2021
Last week there were 25 American Crystal Sugar Company sugarbeet shares brokered at $3,800 per share. This information is provided by Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, who tracks sales from his firm and others and provides weekly and annual…Countryside Insurance Agency to Hold Farmer Update Meeting
Published February 1, 2021
Countryside Insurance Agency will host its annual farmer update meeting in-person Tuesday. In addition to crop insurance information, there will be an update on farm policy and markets. Owner/agent Jennifer Otteson says the grain market is capturing the attention of…China Has a Need for Feed
Published February 1, 2021
Last week was a record for U.S. corn sales to China. Rabobank Senior Director of Animal Protein Christine McCracken says China’s interest is due, in part, to a growing protein sector. There's structural changes taking place in China’s hog herd.…FMC and Novozymes to Co-Develop Enzyme Solutions
Published February 1, 2021
FMC Corporation and Novozymes have entered into a strategic collaboration to research, co-develop and commercialize biological enzyme-based crop protection products. FMC Global Director of Plant Health Dr. Benedicte Flambard said “enzymes are a relatively untapped solution in the agricultural market.”Grain Traders Watching Ending Stocks in February WASDE Report
Published February 1, 2021
The February USDA Supply and Demand Report is typically not a big market mover, but U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says recent demand will have traders watching ending stocks closely. "Exports should go up on corn and soybeans and the…A Busy Week in ND Legislature for Ag Bills
Published February 1, 2021
It’s was a busy week in the North Dakota Legislature. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Government Liaison Phil Murphy says there’s been several big bills heard, including Senate Bill 2208, regarding water resource districts. The bill was heard in the…Endangered Species Designations Put Dicamba Applicators in Tricky Spot
Published February 1, 2021
New endangered species designations could put dicamba applicators in a tricky situation if they choose to apply the herbicide in certain counties. At issue is EPA’s buffer requirements. "For the counties with endangered species, the new rules for buffers include…