Markets Articles
A Possible Ban on Russian Durum Exports
Published November 2, 2023
Due to tight supplies, Russia’s agriculture ministry has proposed a six-month moratorium on durum wheat exports. If this ban goes into effect, it will take place from December 1, 2023 until May 31, 2024.A Milestone for Red Trail Energy
Published November 2, 2023
Red Trail Energy will be the first production facility in the country to bring third-party verified carbon dioxide removal credits from bioethanol carbon capture to voluntary carbon market. When the initial offering is made, companies can purchase credits through Red…New Rules for Ukrainian Ag Exports
Published November 2, 2023
Ukraine has new rules for companies exporting wheat, corn, barley, oilseeds and other food products. Only companies that are registered with the government and have no tax debts are eligible to export grain. Up to one-third of this business is…GAO Recommends Changes in Tariff Rate Quotas for Sugar
Published November 1, 2023
The Government Accountability Office is recommending changes in the way raw sugar tariff rate quotas are allocated. The GAO said the U.S. sugar program provide significant benefits to sugar farms, increasing consumer costs. The GAO, which is an independent, non-partisan…Biden and Xi to Meet in San Francisco
Published November 1, 2023
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet later this month in San Francisco. Relations have been tense between the two countries in recent years. The meeting will be held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 30, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the soybean meal market "has been on fire." Gold is also seeing bullish enthusiasm, linked to the geopolitical uncertainty. The…No Progress in EU-Australian Trade Talks
Published October 30, 2023
The European Union and Australia failed to finalize a free trade agreement over the weekend. Work began on this trade deal in 2018 and the two sides have been unable to end the deadlock. The Australian trade minister said negotiations…Interest Rates Cast a Shadow on Grain Storage
Published October 30, 2023
At the Agri-Women’s Harvest of Knowledge Conference, author Elaine Kub, said marketing some grain in the spring can help farmers avoid seasonal lows at harvest time. “These grain markets do have seasonal behaviors and reflect higher prices at the time…Cash Cattle Markets See Seasonal Lows
Published October 29, 2023
Cattle futures took a dive after the October Cattle on Feed Report, but NDSU livestock economist Tim Petry still expects fall cash markets to stay ahead of last year’s level. “Calves are priced probably $70 higher than they were last…