Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 8, 2024
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson cites gold, the dollar and cattle markets as 'hot.' On the other side of the ledger, Martinson said the grains are…Trucks and Tractors Block the Roads in Germany
Published January 8, 2024
German farmers are beginning a week of national protests with convoys of tractors and trucks blocking roads. The farm groups are upset with the government’s budget proposal to end the tax break on diesel fuel and vehicles. This blockade is…A Busy Week for Reports
Published January 8, 2024
The markets will be digesting a lot of economic data this week. The Commerce Department will shed light on the trade deficit Tuesday. CONAB will release the Brazilian crop production estimates on Thursday, which will be followed by the USDA…Beet Stock Values
Published January 6, 2024
According to Acres & Shares owner, Jayson Menke, there were a half dozen American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales last week totaling 90 shares for an average price of $5,420,83 per share.Dry Bean Scene
Published January 6, 2024
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson highlights the dry edible bean marketplace. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.EarthOptics Reaches Soil Mapping Milestone
Published January 6, 2024
EarthOptics has become a leader in soil carbon measuring in the U.S. reaching a milestone of 1 million acres mapped in 2023. CEO Lars Dyred they are looking forward to an even bigger 2024 as the carbon offset markets grow.…Beef Co-op Proposed in Central MN
Published January 6, 2024
Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit organization based in Pine River, Minnesota. Conservation Outreach Specialist Jim Chamberlain says there is interest in forming a cooperative with beef producers to provide local markets with ground beef. “It fits in well with…DMC, DRP Offering a Lifeline
Published January 4, 2024
Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection programs have blunted the pain of $15 Class III milk. Ever Ag Insights President Phil Plourd says these programs have had a major impact. "The bottom line is that the steady stream of DMC…Russian Wheat Has Weighed Down Global Markets
Published January 4, 2024
North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson describes the current markets as "sluggish and a little fatigued." During his appearance at the Lake Region Extension Roundup, Peterson said domestic and export demand for spring wheat is decent.…