Markets Articles
Propane Problems Continue for Midwest Farmers
Published November 18, 2019
There continues to be a crunch for propane throughout much of the Midwest. The situation can be attributed to late planting across the United States and now a compressed harvest season. "On top of that it has been cold, so…USMCA Vote Expected Before the End of the Year
Published November 18, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to see the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by the end of this year. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and a House Democratic working group are working out the details. Labor standards in Mexico are one of the…Trade Talks Continue
Published November 18, 2019
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators met by phone over the weekend. Regarding the phase-one trade deal, both sides described the discussion as “constructive.” The U.S. and China also agreed to stay in close communication. As a sign of good faith,…Tyson Plant to Reopen Soon
Published November 18, 2019
The Tyson Foods beef plant at Holcomb, Kansas will begin processing cattle in the first week of December and be fully operational by early January. A fire in August shut down the plant, which had ramifications for the entire cattle…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 18, 2019
Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the latest market news and trends in the weekly edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.Rural Perspectives
Published November 17, 2019
More is now known regarding disaster assistance programs for Northern Plains farmers and ranchers. Hear about the available programs from AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Katie Tangen in this episode of Rural Perspectives.CONAB Raises Soybean Production Outlook
Published November 13, 2019
Brazil’s crop supply agency CONAB raised its soybean production outlook for the current 2019-20 growing season. CONAB expects both planted area and yields to increase. With about half of the expected soybean area yet to plant CONAB estimates Brazil’s soybean…Comment Period Opens for Sugar Suspension Agreement
Published November 11, 2019
Three weeks ago, the U.S. Court of International Trade vacated the 2017 sugar suspension agreement between the U.S. and Mexico. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to stay the court’s ruling for 90 days. According to…A Propane Crunch in Southern MN
Published November 11, 2019
There currently is a propane crunch in southern Minnesota. Not only are farmers drying a very wet corn crop, but there is also strong demand for home heating. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse says the situation has intensified…