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RRFN Reporter Roundtable
Published June 7, 2021
Each week, the Red River Farm Network team of farm broadcasters bring you the latest news headlines in agriculture during the RRFN Reporter Roundtable. This week's topics include cold then hot, crop damage, the JBS hack, a visit from the…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 7, 2021
There's strength in the commodities, including spring wheat, soybean oil and crude oil. "From my chair, it looks like we're going to have volatility for multiple years," said Tommy Grisafi, risk management advisor, Advance Trading. In today's edition of What's…Rural Perspectives
Published June 6, 2021
The heat and lack of moisture are taking a toll on crops in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. That has farmers are fine tuning their marketing plans with the ongoing drought conditions in parts of the Northern Plains. While crop…The Risk is On
Published June 6, 2021
The grain market continues to benefit from general buying. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith says dry and hot weather is the big driver, but demand is a factor, too. "Old crop export sales also helped us out along…Regional Basis Levels Vary in Northern Plains
Published June 6, 2021
Spring wheat basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain unchanged from the previous week, ranging from 30 to 60 cents under the July futures. Corn basis for June delivery widened to…Cattlemen Try to Stir Up Some ‘Hope’ During Spring Roundup Meeting
Published June 6, 2021
The town of Hope, North Dakota was the perfect place for cattlemen and women to come together for the first of several Spring Roundup meetings. As North Dakota Stockmen's Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson put it, “ranchers sure could…Widespread Dry Conditions Can Impact the U.S. Crop
Published June 2, 2021
The dryness happening in North Dakota isn’t enough to be a market mover by itself, but add in South Dakota, Nebraska, portions of Minnesota and Iowa and things change. "There's a significant area of the Midwest that is struggling for…POET Acquires Flint Hills Ethanol Business
Published June 1, 2021
POET has acquired the bioethanol assets of Flint Hills Resources, expanding the company’s capacity by 40 percent. The acquisition includes six bioprocessing facilities in Iowa, Nebraska and two terminals in Texas and Georgia. POET will now operate 33 bioprocessing facilities…Farmland Values Boosted by Bullish Attitude
Published June 1, 2021
According to Farmers National Company, the price for good crop ground in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota is ten-to-15 percent higher than last year. The inventory of farms for sale is at a low point with more buyers than…