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What’s Hot, What’s Not in Agriculture
Published December 12, 2022
In this week's editon of What's Hot, What's Not in Agriculture, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says better-than-expected rains are forecast for Argentina and that has pulled down soybean and soybean meal prices to start the week. "Last…Midwest Senators Want Action From Maritime Commission
Published December 12, 2022
South Dakota Senator John Thune, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin have asked the Federal Maritime Commission for clarity. The issue centers around the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and shippers refusing to…Black Sea Grain Exports Hampered by Russian Bombing
Published December 12, 2022
Ukraine’s Odessa port is not operating due to Russia’s bombing of the regional electrical grid. There’s no timeline for the resumptions for shipments out of Odessa. Grain shipments are now being diverted to two other Ukrainian ports.Beet Share Values
Published December 12, 2022
It was another slow trading week for American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock. According to Jayson Menke, owner, Acres & Shares, ten shares were brokered at $4,700 per share. For the trading season, 1,625 shares have been brokered at an…Looking for Fairness
Published December 10, 2022
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the Fairness for Farmers campaign addresses consolidation in agriculture. "It has been a topic for Farmers Union for a long time." There is pressure on farmers to get bigger to cover their costs…USDA Report Dubbed “Dull”
Published December 10, 2022
AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith calls the December USDA supply and demand report a “dull” report. "There's not a lot of big changes at all. Smith says this report sets up the January report for bigger changes. "We're…Opportunities for Animal Agriculture
Published December 9, 2022
Incoming North Dakota House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Thomas sees the addition of more soy crush facilities could open the door to animal agriculture in the state. "There's going to be more meal available for animal feed." Thomas is seeing…More Market Opportunity
Published December 9, 2022
Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm spoke at the Ag Outlook Conference in Sioux Falls Thursday. Blohm offered an optimistic message about a growing soybean crush market. "That is good news for producers in the Dakotas because the…Wheat Reference Price Adjustment Needed in New Farm Bill
Published December 9, 2022
Crop insurance is the number one priority for the National Association of Wheat Growers in the next farm bill. NAWG President Nicole Berg also wants to see the PLC reference price for wheat to move beyond the current $5.50 per…