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Rural Perspectives
Published April 12, 2021
The markets continue to tell a story as prices trend upward. According to AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Tangen, weather is starting to play into market mentality. Some farmers in the Northern Plains put seed in the…South Dakota FFA Convention Kicks Off in Rapid City
Published April 12, 2021
It’s the second day of the South Dakota FFA Convention. The State President, Samantha Olson from Aberdeen, is enjoying convention so far. "This is a very important event for us. Our year has been different from any other and we're…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 12, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the current price trends in spring wheat and the market opportunities for new crop corn. Drought and rising expenses also…Renewable Energy Credits and COVID Influence CHS Financials
Published April 9, 2021
CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says the entire energy segment is feeling the impacts of the pandemic. "This negatively impacted energy returns. In addition, we had high costs associated with complying with the Renewable Fuel Standard. Renewable fuels credits…MN Omnibus Ag Finance Bill Moves to Conference Committee
Published April 9, 2021
The Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee moved the omnibus agriculture finance bill out of committee on Friday. Now, both the House and Senate’s version of the omnibus ag finance bills will be reviewed in conference committee. Minnesota Agriculture…Worst North Dakota Drought in 11 Years
Published April 9, 2021
Despite the rain and snow, the extreme and severe drought conditions will linger in North Dakota. "The recent moisture events are only a bump in the road," said Adnan Akyuz, state climatologist, North Dakota State University. "The precipitation needs to…Cautious Optimism for Ethanol
Published April 9, 2021
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says domestic ethanol demand is starting to pick up as more people are driving. "There are many reasons to be optimistic, but we are cautious as we work our way out of the…The Value of Local Soybean Crush
Published April 9, 2021
The AGP crush plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota is showing its value. A combination of strong domestic soybean crush and prevent plant acres has soybean basis at zero in northern South Dakota, unusual for this time of the year. AGP…Smaller Supplies, Steady Demand Strengthens SD Soybean Basis
Published April 9, 2021
Soybean basis at Agtegra in northern South Dakota is at par with the futures contracts for April, May and June delivery. BOLT Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse says a combination of prevent plant acres and the AGP crush plant depleted…