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Losing Equity Fast

Published Yesterday

The farm economy was an overarching theme at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. "Most of agriculture has experienced at least two years of lost equity now, the cow/calf guys are doing great, but, overall, we're losing equity pretty fast,"…

Grassley Slams RFS Delay, Weighs in on WASDE

Published Yesterday

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is urging the Trump administration to quickly finalize renewable fuel standard volume obligations, saying the delay is hurting biofuel markets and adding financial pressure for farmers. Grassley says the rule was supposed to take effect January…

Iran Tariff Could Renew Trade Tensions with China

Published Yesterday

President Trump has imposed a new 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran. China would be on that list. That would move the current 20 percent tariff on goods from China to 45 percent. This action comes…

WASDE Leaves Markets Watching Basis

Published Yesterday

The latest USDA WASDE report reinforced large grain supplies, pushing market attention toward basis and away from futures prices. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says local production differences will play a major role in how basis develops this winter.…

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La Niña Weakening, El Niño Timing Uncertain

Published Yesterday

La Niña remains in place across the tropical Pacific but is expected to weaken in the coming weeks. While some forecast models suggest El Niño could develop by late spring or early summer, World Weather, Incorporated Meteorologist Drew Lerner believes…

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Record Corn Yields

Published January 12, 2026

According to USDA's January crop production report, the Upper Midwest enjoyed record corn yields this past year. Minnesota yields are projected at an average of 201 bushels per acre, up from 193 in November. North Dakota’s corn yield is now…

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WASDE Adds Pressure to Corn, Soybean Markets

Published January 12, 2026

The January USDA WASDE report delivered an unexpected and sharply negative outlook for corn and soybeans. According to Van Ahn and Company's Kristi Van Ahn, the report caught the trade off guard and added more pressure to an already large…

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Blohm: WASDE Delivers Bearish Surprise

Published January 12, 2026

Total Farm Marketing Senior Advisor Naomi Blohm describing the latest crop report as broadly bearish for corn, soybeans, and wheat. “The one thing about the January report is that you’re always going to get a huge surprise, either really bullish…

An Update From the ND Gelbvieh Association

Published January 12, 2026

Bailey March of Gold Buckle Gelbvieh previews the North Dakota Golden Rule Sale set for Saturday, January 25, at Kist Livestock in Mandan. This update is made possible by the North Dakota Gelbieh Association. Click here to listen.

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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published January 12, 2026

In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the precious metals market continues to be hot, while the wheat market remains cold. Listen to the full report here.

Markets Articles

Losing Equity Fast

Grassley Slams RFS Delay, Weighs in on WASDE

Iran Tariff Could Renew Trade Tensions with China

WASDE Leaves Markets Watching Basis

La Niña Weakening, El Niño Timing Uncertain

Record Corn Yields

WASDE Adds Pressure to Corn, Soybean Markets

Blohm: WASDE Delivers Bearish Surprise

An Update From the ND Gelbvieh Association

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

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