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Rural Perspectives
Published November 2, 2020
The November supply/demand report from USDA is one focus for the commodity markets moving forward. "Export numbers will be watched closely because USDA goes by policy," says Katie Tangen, market education specialist, AgCountry Farm Credit Services. "Their policy says that…US-UK Trade Talks Moving Forward
Published November 2, 2020
The British trade ministry has released a statement, saying it is confident the U.S. and United Kingdom are on track for a comprehensive trade deal. The two sides have wrapped up the fifth round of trade talks and are planning…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 2, 2020
Farmers are actively preparing now for 2021. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers a market perspective on that activity in this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Elections, COVID-19 and the outside markets are also…Chinese Tariffs on Aussie Barley Will Continue
Published November 2, 2020
China has rejected an attempt by Australia to end a significant tariff on barley exports. China imposed an 80 percent tariff this past May. Australia asked China for a formal review of the issue in August and that application was…USDA Will Release 10-Year Projection Tables Earlier Than Usual
Published October 30, 2020
The USDA will release select 10-year projection tables on November 6. The 2030 USDA Agricultural Projections report will post tables containing the long-range outlook to crops and livestock. The full long-range outlook will be released next February and at that…NDSU Extension Specialist Considers U.S. and ND Ethanol Production
Published October 30, 2020
U.S. ethanol production and use are better than they were in spring 2020, but lagging compared to one year ago. "Looking into the winter months, use may continue to decline," said David Ripplinger, bioenergy economic specialist, NDSU Extension. "The bigger…Continued Rains in South America Pressure Grain Markets
Published October 30, 2020
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson expects to see continued pressure in the grain markets as more rain falls in South America. "We're a little more concerned about the rain falling in Brazil. The northern regions continue to see…Ag Innovation Campus Breaks Ground at Crookston
Published October 29, 2020
This site will host a specialty crush facility for universities, commodity groups and private seed companies to develop value-added products. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka says there is no other facility like this in the world.…China Has Purchased 71% of the Phase One Export Target
Published October 26, 2020
Over the past eight months, China has purchased $23 billion in U.S. ag commodities. That’s 71 percent of the target established in the phase one trade deal. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the trade agreement has resulted in “remarkable…