Markets Articles
Prop 12 Compliance Deadline Pushed Back Six Months
Published June 22, 2023
The State of California has pushed back the Proposition 12 implementation date until January 1. Previously, farmers had until July 1 to come into compliance with the housing standards for pigs, egg-laying hens and veal calves. The California Department of…Weather Models Differ
Published June 21, 2023
With a weather market, traders are looking at every forecast. The Money Farm market analyst Allison Thompson says the European and GFS weather models have differed throughout the spring and early summer. They are definitely different; the GFS does show a…Mexico Takes Steps to Protect Domestic Market
Published June 20, 2023
Mexico’s president has an agreement with tortilla manufacturers to only use non-biotech white corn. The United States and Canada are seeking a dispute settlement panel within the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement in a dispute over biotech corn. The United States…‘Invigorating’ Scenario for ND Animal Agriculture
Published June 20, 2023
There is growing interest in expanding animal agriculture in North Dakota. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood describes the current situation with one word--invigorating. "I would say the announcement of the soybean crush plant and the different actions…US-China Relations Under the Microscope
Published June 20, 2023
During his trip overseas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, senior government officials and U.S. business leaders. Trade was one of the issues discussed. It was important we make the very clear difference between allegations…A Weather-Driven Market
Published June 19, 2023
According to one veteran trader, we’re in the midst of the busiest, most intense markets of his life. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says this is a weather-driven market. "This is not a demand-driven rally, there is a decent…Goehring Participates in Japan Trade Mission
Published June 19, 2023
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring participated in USDA's recent trade mission to Japan and hopes to see improvements to tariffs in the future. “We’re surprised that there are some countries that are competitors of ours that aren’t subject to…Progress Touted After U.S.-China Meeting
Published June 19, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken for a 30-minute closed door meeting today. Blinken is the first cabinet-level official visiting China in the past five years. This trip comes at a time when relations…Well Grounded: Episode 21 Featuring Dr. Ernie Goss
Published June 16, 2023
Do rural bank CEOs expect farmland values to increase, decline or flatten out in the next year? In this edition of the Well Grounded podcast, Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss offers insight into the agricultural economy. Topics range from…