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Positive Trade Talks for U.S. and Canada

Published August 20, 2026

The United States and Canada apparently have a tentative trade deal. If finalized, this agreement would shut down the 50 percent U.S. tariffs on key Canadian products. The details are sketchy, but President Trump said Canada agreed to end tariffs…
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Fresh Potato Sales Rising

Published August 19, 2026

U.S. retail potato sales totaled $20 billion this past year, unchanged from 2025. Fresh potato sales volume was close to 4.8 billion, the highest level recorded over the past five years. Purple potatoes had the largest volume increase for fresh…
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Pursuing More Opportunities for Soybean Exports

Published August 19, 2026

South Dakota soybean leaders are exploring additional ways to expand soybean exports to international markets. South Dakota Soybean Council Director David Iverson recently visited the St. Lawrence Seaway and said the Great Lakes provide another transportation option for Midwest soybeans.…
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Diesel Supplies Tighten

Published August 18, 2026

U.S. distillate exports reached 1.9 million barrels per day in the first week of August, the highest weekly level on record. At the same time, domestic inventories are at their lowest seasonal level in three decades.  Disruptions in Russia and…
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E15 Is An Economic Boost for ND

Published August 18, 2026

Year-round E15 could provide a significant new market for North Dakota corn. NDSU economist David Ripplinger highlighted the economic impact during an E15 roundtable in Fargo. North Dakota's corn industry generates an estimated $7.3 billion in annual economic activity and…
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Ceasefire Expires

Published August 17, 2026

The 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expires today. No formal negotiations have been scheduled between the two sides. With the ongoing uncertainty, only five cargo ships moved through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. That compares…
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Beans Have Potential, But Rain Needs to Stop in ECB

Published August 17, 2026

The brokerage firm, AgResource Company, wrapped up its crop tour across the ‘I’ states. “We have found less crop than the last two years,” said Dan Basse, president, AgResource Company. Basse identified pollination issues in corn. The soybean pod counts…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published August 17, 2026

Kansas City wheat is one of the hottest commodity markets after a strong rally last week. Martinson Ag Risk Management's Randy Martinson says escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine helped push Kansas City wheat within 10 to 15 cents of…
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Growing Agriculture Through Better Marketing: A Conversation Series with Ten Acre Marketing

Published August 17, 2026

Agriculture isn’t simply another vertical in the marketing world. Ten Acre Marketing Founder and CEO Leah Halverson says effectively reaching farmers and agribusinesses requires an understanding of the industry, its language and the people behind it. “Farmers can sniff out…
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