Markets Articles
Grains Close Higher, Livestock Close Mixed
Published May 1, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Bryan Strommen says Tuesday was a decent day for the grains.Grains Led by Higher Wheat Complex
Published April 30, 2018
Today's grain markets were led higher by the wheat complex. Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson says to keep an eye on the Kansas winter wheat tour. "Results are announced Thursday. So, at this point in time, the trade is bracing…Mixed Grains, Livestock at Close
Published April 30, 2018
AgResource Company market analyst Ben Buckner tells RRFN weather will continue to dictate market direction moving forward.Canola Acres a Surprise in Stats Can Report
Published April 27, 2018
One of the biggest surprises in the Statistics Canada acreage report was the canola number. Intelli Farm’s Brian Voth says with canola prices where they’ve been throughout the winter, the number doesn’t make sense. "Pretty much everyone in the trade…Dry Bean Industry Focused on Trade and Plant ’18
Published April 27, 2018
Red River Farm Network visits with U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter about NAFTA negotiations, a recent trade mission and the 2018 planting season.Statistics Canada Releases Acreage Estimates
Published April 27, 2018
Statistics Canada released its 2018/2019 acreage estimates, forecasting canola acres at 21.4 million. That’s down from last year’s 23 million acres and well below trade estimates. All-wheat acres are estimated at 25.3 million, up from 22.3 million last year and…B20 Mandate Delivers Demand for Soyoil
Published April 25, 2018
As of May 1, Minnesota’s B20 mandate takes effect. Minnesota Soybean senior director of product development and commercialization Mike Youngerberg says the mandate provides another market for soybean oil. "We've got great markets for soybean protein, but soybean oil has…Red Meat Production Increases
Published April 19, 2018
Total U.S. red meat production totaled more than 52 billion pounds last year, three percent higher than the previous year. The USDA annual report on livestock slaughter reports beef production rose four percent, pork production was up three percent, lamb…Grisafi Opens Portland, ND Office
Published April 17, 2018
Tommy Grisafi, risk management advisor for Advance Trading, Inc., has opened a new North Dakota office. Grisafi has a long-time presence in the region and now has an Advance Trading branch office at Portland, North Dakota. Grisafi has been trading…