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Be a Disciplined Seller
Published March 4, 2024
Kluis Commodity Advisors President Al Kluis is encouraging clients to spread out their risk and be an incremental seller. "I think we're in the process of bottoming the grain markets now, but if we get a spring-summer rally we could see…No Deal for Ag in WTO Ministerial
Published March 3, 2024
World Trade Organization negotiations went into overtime at its ministerial meeting in Dubai, but failed to reach consensus on agriculture or any other major trade initiatives. India unsuccessfully pushed for an expansion of its public stockholding program, a policy used…The Bull Pen Report
Published March 3, 2024
The corn market ended February up four days in a row. "You have to understand though, we are at a very low level in these markets," reports Tommy Grisafi, risk management advisor, Advance Trading. Even if prices are low, Grisafi…NCGA Reaffirms Support for GREET Model
Published March 3, 2024
The Treasury Department is still weighing its decision on how it will allocate tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel, but the National Corn Growers Association is firm in its belief. NCGA delegates made it clear the so-called GREET model should…Beet Stock Values
Published March 3, 2024
American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock activity remains slow. According to Acres & Shares owner Jayson Menke, there was just one sale for 20 shares last week at $5,750. Menke says demand remains strong with bids as high as $5,800…Additional Crush Coming Online This Year
Published March 3, 2024
The North Dakota Soybean Processors crush plant at Casselton is expected to be operational by early summer and ready for the 2024 harvest season. This is a joint venture between Minnesota Soybean Processors and CGB Enterprises. Ron Obermoller is a…Preparing for the ’24 Cropping Season
Published March 3, 2024
Premium Ag Solutions held its Ag Day in Hitterdal on Thursday. Ag Day is an opportunity to get prepared for spring. Owner Beau Jacobson said that includes everything from checking equipment ahead of planting to finalizing crop insurance decisions. “There’s…MN Corn Matters
Published March 3, 2024
Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner joins Corn Matters this week to talk about a recent economic impact report on the ethanol industry in the state.Getting the Homework Done Before Heading to the Sale
Published March 1, 2024
The seedstock cattle business is booming. According to Western Ag Reporter field editor Will Bollum, sales averages are up. In some cases, those sale averages are up by thousands of dollars. Technology has helped ranchers make bull-buying decisions. or bulls and…