Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 26, 2019
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading's Tommy Grisafi highlights a variety of topics, ranging from interest rates to presidential tweets. Grisafi is based at Mayville, North Dakota and will be part of the…Rural Perspectives
Published August 26, 2019
In this episode of the Rural Perspectives podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Miller offers insight on the latest crop conditions and what that means come harvest time. Miller also touches on the current trade situation with…Cattle on Feed Total 11.1 Million in the Latest Report
Published August 23, 2019
The most recent Cattle on Feed Report was in line with expectations. According to USDA, there are 11.1 million cattle on feed for slaughter as of August 1, down 400,000 head from last month. That is the highest August 1…China Retaliates, Trump Tweets and Grain Markets Respond Negatively
Published August 23, 2019
When President Trump tweets, the markets respond. The grain markets were mostly lower Friday regarding China trade. Advance Trading market analyst Tommy Grisafi says the markets tried to recover on Friday. "There was big selling in the markets, trying to…NCGA Responds to USDA MFP Details
Published August 23, 2019
In a statement, the National Corn Growers Association said it welcomes the USDA releasing more details of the Market Facilitation Program. According to the NCGA, the payment rate for corn is 14 cents per bushel. Earlier this year, an NCGA…Goehring Seeks Changes in NASS Reporting
Published August 23, 2019
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has broad support for a resolution that he has introduced to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. "It is requesting and urging the National Agricultural Statistics Service to use RMA data to…A Record Wheat Crop in the Works?
Published August 23, 2019
In the most recent crop report, USDA forecast a record 50 bushels per acre spring wheat crop for North Dakota. Diversified Services Marketing Group senior risk analyst Rich Morrison participated in the Ihry Insurance Pre-Harvest Marketing Meeting at Hillsboro and…ND Completes First Ethanol-Focused Trade Mission
Published August 22, 2019
North Dakota Department of Agriculture officials, along with North Dakota ethanol organizations and biofuel researchers, have completed the state’s first ethanol-focused trade mission. The trade delegation visited Brazil, with the goal of increasing North Dakota’s share of the country’s ethanol…Crop Maturity Uncertainty Impacting the Markets
Published August 22, 2019
The grain markets continue to chop sideways to lower with a lot of uncertainty about crop maturity. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says the uncertainty over September weather has traders nervous. "It's hard to think about a…