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Published March 7, 2019

In a tough agriculture economy, farmers are weighing their options when making decisions. According to Jessi Way, a farm marketing consultant with Hurley & Associates, producers should first understand the basic needs of their farm. "The biggest factor right now…
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Traders Prepare for Friday’s USDA Report

Published March 6, 2019

Northstar Commodity market analyst Brandon Marshall thinks grain traders are preparing for Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand report. Marshall thinks traders will be looking for signs of increasing corn demand. "One thing the trade will want to see is the…
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MN Corn Matters

Published March 6, 2019

Corn Matters is a weekly update from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters. This week, hear from MCGA board member Tim Waibel about why building demand is key for corn growers.
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Slower Rail Traffic Driving Up Freight Costs

Published March 6, 2019

Heavy snow in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest and severe cold in the Northern Plains has made moving grain difficult. Red River Gain Company General Manager Kelly Longtin says the slowdown in rail traffic is driving up the cost…
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Canola Market Hurt by Chinese Action

Published March 4, 2019

The Chinese agriculture ministry has apparently rejected GMO certification for Canadian canola oil and meal. It is unclear why China rejected the import certificates, but stricter standards for the presence of biotech material seem to be in place. This news…
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NFU Members Meet to Discuss Policy Priorities

Published March 4, 2019

National Farmers Union members are meeting in Bellevue, Washington this week to set policy priorities for the year ahead. The farm economy is getting attention."Net farm income is about half of what it was five years ago. That creates all…
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Late Spring Anticipated

Published March 3, 2019

Midwestern farmers were enjoying the Florida sunshine during Commodity Classic, but the conversation often turned to the difficult weather conditions at home. "Look at the Upper Midwest, we have a lot of snow on the ground and it is likely…
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Soybeans Move Through the PNW

Published March 3, 2019

New wrinkles to the U.S.-China trade situation seem to pop up on a daily basis. That’s the word from U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chairman Monte Peterson. "Over the last several months, it has been a roller coaster ride and…
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