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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 19, 2022
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market has been performing well. "We know less supplies coming online and cash trading is at seven-and-a-half year highs."…Positive Cash Flows
Published December 19, 2022
In an early look at cash flows for 2023, the farm financial situation still looks positive. With current price projections and normal yields, Minnesota Farm Business Management instructor Josh Tjosass is cautiously optimistic. "For most farms that aren't highly leveraged, that…Fielding Questions: Preparing for the New Year
Published December 19, 2022
The Federal Reserve increased the benchmark interest rate by another 50 basis points. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Marketing Education Rob Fronning says young and beginning farmers have not seen anything, but near-zero interest rates, while others have…Well Grounded
Published December 19, 2022
Mineral interests have become a hot topic in North Dakota in recent years. In this edition of the ‘Well Grounded’ podcast, Joel Brown is our guest. Brown is the mineral services manager for First International Bank & Trust in Watford…Biden Administration Meets With Mexican Government
Published December 19, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with six key Mexican government leaders Friday, addressing concerns about the proposed ban on biotech corn imports. The Mexican delegation offered some potential changes to this plan. Vilsack and…WOTUS Update On The Way
Published December 19, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to update its Waters of the United States rule this week. In the past year, the EPA received over 120,000 public comments and hosted ten regional roundtable events. The Supreme Court is reviewing EPA’s…Recapping Burgum Administration’s Sixth Year
Published December 19, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will deliver his 2023 State of the State Address on January 3. The Governor’s Office has released a reflection of the past year. The accomplishments include the expansion of the soybean crush industry in the…A Promotion for Arends
Published December 19, 2022
Nick Arends is the new director of agriculture operations for American Crystal Sugar Company’s corporate office. Arends has been with American Crystal since 1996 and most recently served as the agronomy manager for the Moorhead and Hillsboro districts.Snowed In
Published December 16, 2022
Neither wind, snow nor a blizzard stopped the South Dakota Farmers Union from hosting its annual convention. "We did have to make an adjustment in the agenda because of the weather, but I got to visit with everyone here because…