Markets Articles
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…First Round of MFP 2.0 Payments Being Processed
Published August 21, 2019
Farmers should start receiving the first round of Market Facilitation Program payments very soon. According to USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce, the payment process began Wednesday for farmers with approved applications. "Over 200,000 applications have been received since…Farmers Still Hanging on to Old Crop Corn
Published August 21, 2019
Brock and Associates president Richard Brock says another big story at Dakotafest is farmers are still holding onto old crop corn. "I think that's the number one fundamental in the corn market right now. As we go into the end…Proactive Marketing is an Important Piece of Profitability
Published August 21, 2019
Part of staying profitable means farmers need to take action marketing their crop. Advance Trading Director of Farmer Marketing Dave Fogel says the market doesn’t wait. Some farmers still have old crop in the grain bin. "The amount of overpriced…NDSA: Be Alert for Market Manipulation
Published August 21, 2019
In the aftermath of the fire at the Tyson beef plant in Kansas, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is urging USDA and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to watch for any market manipulation. In a letter to Administration leaders, NDSA…‘South Dakota is a Mess’
Published August 20, 2019
On the first day of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour, crop scouts surveyed fields in southeast South Dakota. Tour lead Jeff Wilson said it was challenging to get enough quality samples. In his words, South Dakota is a mess.…Hong Kong Protests Could Influence Trade Talks
Published August 19, 2019
If China reacts violently to the protests in Hong Kong, it could threaten a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China. President Trump made that warning to Chinese President Xi over the weekend. Meanwhile, White House economic advisor Lawrence…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Market
Published August 19, 2019
The outside markets, trade and the Pro Farmer Tour are highlighted in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Hear more from Tommy Grisafi, risk management advisor with Advance Trading in Mayville, North Dakota.