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Early Success for Midwest Dry Bean Coalition
Published January 22, 2024
The Northarvest Bean Growers Association and North-Central Bean Dealers Association are seeing success with their new Midwest Dry Bean Coalition. "It was formed to try to sell more beans all over the United States and the world," reports Eric Jorgenson, president,…Promoting MN Ag Exports in Morocco
Published January 22, 2024
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is leading a trade delegation to Morocco. The six-day trade mission began over the weekend and included representatives from six different farm groups. Minnesota exported $13.5 million in agricultural products to Morocco in 2022.COF Report is Mostly Neutral
Published January 22, 2024
As of January 1, the number of cattle and calves in feedlots totaled 11.9 million head. That’s two percent higher than during January of last year. Placements are down four percent from one year ago and marketings were down one…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 22, 2024
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says all-time highs are being seen on Wall Street. Friday's cattle-on-feed report was "somewhat friendly." The grain markets continue languish.Fielding Questions
Published January 22, 2024
In the latest edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning dissects the latest market trends. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red…Beet Stock Values
Published January 20, 2024
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, American Sugar Company beet stock continued to trade at $5,400 per share last week. Menke said 230 shares were brokered at that price.Lowering the Carbon Intensity Score
Published January 20, 2024
All the ethanol plants that belong to the Minnesota Biofuels Association have committed to have a net-zero or net-negative carbon intensity score by 2050. Executive Director Brian Werner says there are several ways to achieve that goal. "One is doing energy…USSEC Drives Aquaculture Growth Worldwide
Published January 20, 2024
According to United Soybean Export Council Director of Animal Utilization and Aquaculture Tom D’Alfonso, the U.S. soybean industry is delivering a high-quality product to the global market. "That nutrient bundle is really ideal for animal utilization including aquaculture," said D'Alfonso. "We're…Cattle Inventory Report Coming Out at the End of the Month
Published January 20, 2024
The recent storms have taken weight off of fed cattle, which would normally be friendly for the market. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry said logistics at packing plants kept the market in check. “Some packing plants closed so that…