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UN and Russian Officials Meet in Switzerland
Published September 8, 2022
Representatives of the United Nations and Russia met in Geneva Wednesday, to discuss agricultural exports. Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the agreement to move grain exports out of the Black Sea Region was not being handled as…StatsCan Report: Lower Stocks Across the Board
Published September 7, 2022
Statistics Canada's Grain and Oilseed Stocks in All Positions report shows Canada’s all wheat stocks at the end of July down 38 percent from a year ago at 3.7 million metric tons. Durum stocks are reported at 565,000 tonnes, 30…European Economic Crisis to be Felt Around the Globe
Published September 7, 2022
In a dispute over sanctions, Russia has cut off natural gas supplies to Europe. Energy prices in the EU are skyrocketing and the value of the euro is at a 20-year low. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says…Putin Criticizes Humanitarian Grain Lane
Published September 7, 2022
During a speech to the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin blasted the grain deal that was put together by Turkey and the United Nations to safely export grain through the Black Sea Region. Putin claims importers are cheating,…HPAI Decision Impacts Hunters
Published September 7, 2022
USDA has banned the importation of ducks and geese harvested by American hunters in Canada. The decision was made to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Ducks Unlimited is calling this a “disturbing development” and is asking USDA…NASS to Review Acreage Data
Published September 7, 2022
USDA plans to review planted and harvested acreage data for corn, soybeans and sugarbeets as it prepares for the September crop production report. If changes are justified, the National Agricultural Statistics Service will publish updated acreage estimates in the September…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published September 6, 2022
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said the wheat market is focused on the U.S. Northern Plains and Ukraine. Soybeans have seen additional selling.with Brazil increasing their production.Join RRFN at the Big Iron Farm Show
Published September 5, 2022
The Big Iron Farm Show is fast approaching. The Red River Farm Network is once again hosting forums in our building during the West Fargo show. On Tuesday, September 13, agricultural meteorologist Eric Snodgrass will deliver the weather outlook. Farm…All About the Basis
Published September 4, 2022
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Tom Lilja reminds growers to be keeping a close eye on basis levels this fall. "Last year, Canada had a drought. Now, southeastern South Dakota will have a lower yield. For the corn producers in…