Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published March 6, 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 cattle market continues to have strength. "It does appear cattle will make an attempt to take out the 2014…Extension Sought
Published March 6, 2023
Turkey is taking steps to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The Turkish foreign minister spoke at a United Nations conference over the weekend, saying his country is working for the “smooth implementation and further extension” of this deal. Russia…Managing Risk
Published March 6, 2023
The combination of high commodity prices and high input costs delives more risk to consider when making crop insurance selections. Watts and Associates Economist Kyle Jore says it is very important to protect historically high prices. “Right now we have…Uncertainty for the Black Sea Grain Initiative
Published March 6, 2023
In a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute, Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro said there is still great uncertainty for the Black Sea Grain Initiative. “I have no insight about what is going to happen with…ND Soybean Marketing Seminar
Published March 6, 2023
The North Dakota Soybean Council will host its Soybean Marketing and Risk Management Seminar March 14-15 in Fargo. NDSC Director of Market Development Jena Bjertness says this year will offer something a little different with the new soy crush plants…Mother Nature is Large and in Charge
Published March 5, 2023
Grain markets bounced higher to begin the month, but trended lower at the end of February. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi joined RRFN for the Bull Pen Report and said the market will need a significant production problem…A Confusing Decision
Published March 3, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved E15 for year-round use in eight Midwestern states, including Minnesota and South Dakota. However, the change does not take effect until 2024. It is a confusing decision for Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Richard…COT Report Delays
Published March 3, 2023
The Commitment of Traders Report for the week ending February 10 has finally been released. The data since that time remains unavailable. That’s a frustration for Bolt Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse and other traders. "There were some cybersecurity attacks…Thune Wants U.S.-UK Trade Deal
Published March 3, 2023
South Dakota Senator John Thune is calling on the Biden Administration to initiate a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. In addition to opening new markets for U.S. agriculture, Thune says this effort would strengthen the economic relationship and strategic…