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A Strong Fall Cattle Run Continues in Western ND
Published October 18, 2021
In Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange General Manager Larry Schnell says the week of October 7, the auction moved 4,000 head of calves, yearlings and cows. Schnell anticipates moving about 3,500 head on Tuesday and 5,000 head on Thursday…New WOTUS Definition Sets Foundation to Build On
Published October 18, 2021
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer say the new Waters of the United States definition being considered by the White House Office of Management and Budget lays the foundation to continue the conversation on a new WOTUS rule. "This temporary definition…Chinese Economy Slows
Published October 18, 2021
China’s economy grew just under five percent in the third quarter. That’s down sharply from the second quarter’s eight percent growth rate. Power shortages and supply-chain issues are being blamed. For the first nine months of the year, China’s GDP…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 18, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines harvest activity and the impact on markets, energy values and what's happening on Wall Street.Oilseed Crops Offer Good Profit Potential for 2022
Published October 15, 2021
When NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson starts to do back-of-the envelope calculations on next year’s acreage, the commodities that lead the charge on bottom-line potential are oilseed crops. "Leading the pack is canola. There's aggressive canola contracts already…Make Acreage Decisions That Pay
Published October 15, 2021
When it comes to selecting the right acreage mix, Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North says it can be easy to lose sight of price. "We’re still staring at $12 soybeans, $5 corn and looking at $9.50 spring wheat and $7.50 winter…Sugarbeet Harvest Keeps Moving Forward for Minn-Dak Growers
Published October 15, 2021
Sugarbeet growers in the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative growing area got a late start to the full harvest, due to the warmer than usual conditions. Wyndmere farmer Carson Klosterman started lifting sugarbeets last Monday. "We harvested sugarbeets on lighter ground and…Soybean Harvest Was “a Grind”
Published October 15, 2021
Very little corn has been harvested in the Minot area, but the majority of soybeans are done. Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Courtney Meduna says yields vary widely depending on the moisture situation. "Most of our soybeans are off, but it…Luling, LA Glyphosate Plant Resumes Production
Published October 14, 2021
Bayer’s glyphosate plant in Luling, Louisiana is back up and running. The facility was hit by Hurricane Ida and went offline on August 28. A Bayer spokesperson told the Red River Farm Network, the site has resumed full operations ahead…