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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 5, 2021
Grain markets and Wall Street are starting the week higher. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has that story in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. The drought, a dust-up between Russia and the…Small Grain Seeding Begins
Published April 5, 2021
With the warm, dry conditions, University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says Minnesota farmers are already seeding small grains. "The biggest thing after the soil conditions are ready is for farmers to get good seed to soil…Shift in Crop Rotations Anticipated
Published April 5, 2021
As planters begin to roll, West Central Ag Services Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen is seeing some shift in rotations. "In comparison to the past, wheat acres are down. The corn and soybeans seem to be holding close to the same…A Lighter Offering of Feeder Cattle
Published April 3, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns saw lighter offerings of feeder cattle trickle through this past week. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 990 head at their Wednesday sale. Feeder steer prices were $3 higher, with 650-to-700 weights…The Dakotas are Dry
Published April 2, 2021
A lack of moisture and warmer than normal temperatures are causing extreme drought conditions to expand across the Dakotas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions now extend from border to border across 29 central and western counties…Optimism for Red River Valley Farmers
Published April 2, 2021
Farmers are starting to begin fieldwork near Reynolds, North Dakota. Valley United Co-op CEO Paul Coppin says spring fieldwork is five weeks ahead of last year. "We're feeling really good right now. Farmers are spreading fertilizer and there's wheat seed…Raising Taxes for Infrastructure Can Have Unintended Consequences
Published April 2, 2021
President Biden wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28 percent to help pay for the American Jobs Plan. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore says there can be unintended consequences when tax rates are increased.…ND Acreage Estimates Bring Few Surprises
Published April 2, 2021
The USDA is expecting an 18 percent increase in canola acres for North Dakota this year. If realized, canola acres would reach 1.8 million acres. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is not surprised. "Canola prices, at least on…Ag Has Mixed Response to Infrastructure Proposal
Published April 2, 2021
President Biden’s $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan is getting mixed feedback in the agriculture sector. Farm groups like the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is pleased the proposal offers solutions for roads, bridges and improving rural broadband. President and CEO…