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Crude Reaches Seven-Year High
Published October 5, 2021
OPEC and Russia have agreed to gradually increase oil production by 400,000 barrels a day through 2022. That’s far below what many traders had expected. The decision sent oil prices sharply higher with West Texas intermediate crude now trading over…Tai Highlights Next Steps for U.S. – China Trade Relations
Published October 4, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He met virtually on Friday to discuss trade relations. In a statement after the meeting, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office said the two sides understand the importance of this trade…Ag Trade Team Starts to Take Shape
Published October 4, 2021
The nominee for chief agriculture negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Elaine Trevino, is still awaiting confirmation. Trevino is the current president of the Almond Association of California. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it’s good…Fielding Questions: Timely Crop Insurance Claims
Published October 4, 2021
In the Red RIver Farm Network/AgCountry Farm Credit Services' Fielding Questions podcast, we hear from AgCountry vice president of insurance and commodity marketing Rob Fronning. Fronning outlines the importance of filing crop insurance claims on a timely basis. Listen here.Dry Concerns Linger as South American Planting Begins
Published October 4, 2021
Early planting is happening in Argentina. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says there are lingering concerns about dryness. "The west central and northern parts of the country are pretty darn dry. They need a significant amount of…Why Fertilizer Prices Are High
Published October 4, 2021
Fertilizer prices are high right now, due to many reasons. It started last fall about this time, when commodity prices started to increase. Retail fertilizer price increases followed. In the spring, trade disputes, weather concerns and supply chain issues surfaced.…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 4, 2021
Energy prices are on fire, which is affecting the cost of fertilizer. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Agency Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the basis values remain very strong.Well Grounded – Episode 7
Published October 3, 2021
Mike Walsten has covered the world of agriculture for more than 50 years, focusing on marketing, management and the business side of farming. In this episode of Well Grounded, Walsten discusses fall land values, industry trends and more. Well Grounded…Dry Weather Takes a Toll on Corn and Soybeans
Published October 1, 2021
Near Henning, Minnesota, farmers are making good soybean harvest progress. Farmers Elevator General Manager Steve Fiskum says many dryland soybeans coming into the elevator are averaging 12 to 25 bushels per acre. Irrigated soybean yields range from 50 to 60…