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Grain Markets Start the Week Higher
Published October 31, 2022
The latest developments in the Black Sea Region sent the grain markets higher to start the week. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the Russian announcement is influencing the grain supply. "This pipeline is tight with people in the…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 31, 2022
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag RIsk Management President Randy Martinson cites the bullish news in the wheat and corn market. Russia pulling out of the humanitarian grain deal brought gains to…Russia Exits UN Grain Deal
Published October 31, 2022
Russia unleashed a widespread attack on Ukraine today. The bombing is focused on Ukrainian infrastructure, including the electricity grid and water supplies. In response to a weekend drone attack, Russia suspended its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Russia…Better-Than-Expected Corn Crop in NE SD
Published October 28, 2022
West Browns Valley, South Dakota farmer Bob Metz is pleased with his harvest. "As dry as we were, we were a little worried if we'd have a good test weight in the corn and it's just fine, 56 to 58…Conditions Vary for Fertilizer Application
Published October 28, 2022
Fertilizer is going down, but the hard, dry soils are having an impact. "There's some areas where people are putting ammonia down and it's sealing up good," said Chris Kolstoe, director of agronomy, CHS Ag Services. "There are other areas…Logistics Influencing Agriculture
Published October 28, 2022
The low water levels on the Mississippi River are adding to the volatility in the fertilizer business. A quarterly report from Rabobank said the river shipping problem could influence supplies of some types of fertilizer. Ammonia prices are up 15…Phenomenal
Published October 28, 2022
Willmar, Minnesota farmer Chad Willis has finished his harvest. "We pretty much had a wide open harvest here in central Minnesota with no rain delays to speak of," Willis told RRFN. "The corn crop was phenomenal." While Willis had a good…Keep the Railroads Moving
Published October 28, 2022
More than 300 trade organizations signed off on a letter to President Joe Biden, asking the federal government to intervene in the dispute between railroads and its workers. The letter said the U.S. economy would see a major economic loss…Granite Falls Energy to Address Voting Rights
Published October 28, 2022
Watertown-based Glacial Lakes Energy plans to oppose a proposed amendment to the Granite Falls Energy operating agreement. The amendment would place additional transfer restrictions on members of Granite Falls Energy owning 20 or fewer units, “We believe this action will…