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Farmland Values Could Drop from Plateau in 2024

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Agricultural Economic Insights Farmland Analyst Randy Dickhut says land prices have not fallen in 2023 as some may have expected due to increasing interest rates, lower farm income and higher input costs. “A lot of the reason is that there…

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Respiratory Concern Carries Over to the Markets

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China is experiencing a spike in respiratory illness, especially with children. The World Health Organization said the number of cases is below the levels seen during COVID and there are no new or unusual pathogens seen. With the lack of…

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Beet Stock Values

Published Yesterday

According to Acres and Shares owner Jayson Menke, American Crystal Sugar Company stock reached new all-time highs this past week. There were 110 shares should with 100 at $5,850 and ten for $5,700.

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AURI Update

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AURI invites you to the Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable either in person or virtually. Hear more details in the latest AURI Update.

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MN Corn Matters

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Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner talks about the increase in E15 use this year in the latest Corn Matters.

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Land Values Remain Strong

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Despite higher interest rates, Farmers National Company Senior Vice President Matt Gunderson has not seen farmland prices come down. "Prices have been holding fairly decent and so that's creating a lot of cash out in the country," said Gunderson. "They're…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets

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In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said gold is the only commodity showing any strength to start the week. Cattle and grain futures are trending lower. "Part of…

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Meat Export Guidelines for China Updated

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After a ten-month delay, China’s General Administration of Customs has approved 30 U.S. beef and pork establishments for export to China. “This year we hadn’t seen any plant list updates," said Erin Borror, vice president of economic analysis, U.S. Meat…

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A Stressful Time in Hog Business

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Hog prices have not been enough to offset the high cost of production. The stress has been felt throughout the swine industry. “We’ve seen the steepest losses in the industry in more than 20 years," said Holly Cook, economist, National…

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A Pragmatic Customer

Published November 26, 2023

There is tension between the U.S. and China, but Rabobank Global Strategist Stephen Nicholson continues to see potential. The recent soybean sales provide that hope. “China is pragmatic. We had cheap soybeans, so they came to get them.” A big…

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