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Beet Stock Snapshot
Published April 19, 2020
If there are no additional American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares brokered this season, Acres and Shares says shares volume would be slightly less than the ten-year average. The average price-per-share would be greater than the average. During the previous…USDA Announces COVID-19 Assistance Program
Published April 17, 2020
On Friday, the USDA announced the details of a coronavirus aid package for farmers and ranchers. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program includes $16 billion in direct support to farmers and ranchers and $3 billion to purchase fresh produce, dairy and…MN Hog Market in a “Tough Situation”
Published April 17, 2020
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says Minnesota's hog market is in a tough situation. "A few of our hogs in Minnesota go to Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We're trying to find homes for those hogs on the…ND FFA Association Cancels State Convention
Published April 17, 2020
The North Dakota FFA Association is cancelling state convention. However, there will still be a celebration for members. "We can't gather in Fargo in June, but we'll spend some time celebrating the accomplishments of members in a virtual aspect," said…Spring Fieldwork Begins
Published April 17, 2020
Drier and warmer conditions in the forecast for the Northern Plains have farmers eager to start spring fieldwork. Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand started planting barley on Friday. "We've also been working in the fields doing some fertilizer application…Opening the U.S. Economy Could Help Corn and Oil Prices
Published April 17, 2020
Opening the U.S. economy could be a big deal for the corn and oil markets. "Getting people back driving again is huge for ethanol," said Ted Seifried, chief marketing strategist, Zaner Ag Group. "It looks like under guidelines released on…Analyst Says Corn Prices Haven’t Likely Hit Seasonal Low
Published April 17, 2020
Seasonally, corn prices tend to bottom out in late April before heading to their pre-harvest highs. "We aren't quite at those lows yet," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "Once we get into May, we'll see if…Drier Weather Conditions May Not Last Long
Published April 17, 2020
Farmers in the Midwest will have some opportunity to plant over the next two weeks. "I think we need to take full advantage of decent conditions while we can, because I'm not convinced the break will last long," said Drew…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 17, 2020
Data is certainly key to improving agronomic practices on the farm. WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring shares more in the WestBred Wheat Report.