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Two to Three Weeks Until Barges Can Move Through Lake Pepin
Published March 8, 2021
Barge traffic on the upper Mississippi River is still a couple of weeks away. Army Corp of Engineers spokesperson George Stringham says Lake Pepin will determine when the shipping season will begin. "Lake Pepin has the slowest portion of the…Fresh Potato Court Ruling Delayed Again
Published March 8, 2021
The Mexican Supreme Court denied a vote on a draft ruling to overturn the ban to import fresh U.S. potatoes. This is the second week in a row the court postponed the ruling. According to the National Potato Council, if…US-EU Trade Agree to Suspend Tariffs in Boeing-Airbus Dispute
Published March 8, 2021
The United States and European Union have agreed to a four-month suspension of tariffs related to a dispute over aircraft sales. This decision impacts agricultural trade, including a removal of the trade barrier on U.S. spring wheat imports by EU…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published March 8, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi looks at grain, crude oil and RBOB gasoline futures. These markets are starting the week higher. Inflation is also part of…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 5, 2021
As farmers prepare to plant the 2021 crop, they remain optimistic about the dry bean market outlook. That message came from NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson during BeanCon21. Hear more in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…Positive Vibes for the Canola Grower
Published March 5, 2021
The canola farmers attending the KMOT Ag Show had a bounce in their step. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says there is a lot of enthusiasm about the canola market. "We're seeing both old crop and new…USDA Collecting Planting Intentions Data Now
Published March 5, 2021
USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service North Dakota State Statistician Darin Jantzi says his office is currently collecting planting intentions data. "We just started data collection for the March quarterly survey, planting intentions. This surveys will go for another week and…Grain Market Holds Breath Ahead of March Supply/Demand Report
Published March 5, 2021
USDA will release the March Supply and Demand Estimate report on Tuesday. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says the market is holding its breath ahead of the report. "The general expectations are a confirmation of the tight…Tight Crop Supplies Continue to Concern Grain Trade
Published March 4, 2021
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says grain traders are still nervous about tight supplies following Thursday’s USDA weekly Export Sales report. "Weekly export sales weren't as nearly as disappointing for the soybeans and the soybean meal. I…