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Dry Conditions Linger
Published November 3, 2020
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the severity depends on the location. "Down in the southeastern part of South Dakota, it's the worst drought since 2012. In western South Dakota, there are pockets of dryness similar…Ag Economy Barometer Sets All-Time High in October
Published November 3, 2020
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer set an all-time high in October, fueled by the optimism of the future and current financial situation for farms. An early fall rally in commodity prices combined with government payments and decent yields…A Transportation Challenge for Midwest Shippers
Published November 3, 2020
Imports into the United States generally deliver four-to-five times more revenue to an ocean carrier on a per-container basis than an export, particularly if is an agricultural product. SB&B Foods President Bob Sinner says these shipping containers typically bring consumer…TransFARMation: Trust Your Gut Feeling
Published November 2, 2020
Crop insurance professional Mary Ebnet was diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease three years ago. That came after an original misdiagnosis. Mary says it is important to be your own health advocate. "Hind site being 20/20, I look back on…A Short-Term Warm Up Expected for the Northern Plains
Published November 2, 2020
Warmer temperatures are in the forecast across the Northern Plains this week. "Temperatures are going to be downright fantastic," said Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist, World Weather Incorporated. "There will be 50 to 60 degree readings and a few 70…Biden: Trade, Infrastructure and Climate Change
Published November 2, 2020
Agriculture priorities for Vice President Joe Biden’s administration would include an improvement in trade relations, infrastructure and climate change. "The focus will be on expanding global markets and using our agricultural products in ways that can advance manufacturing," said former…Trump: Regulatory Reform and Trade
Published November 2, 2020
Ahead of Election Day, State Representative Mike Brandenburg is grateful for the regulatory reform, trade deals and aid that came during the Trump administration. "A lot of these (ag assistance) payments came about because farmers need to show a black…Fall Harvest Price Set for Crop Insurance
Published November 2, 2020
Friday was the final day for the fall harvest price to be set for crop insurance. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says the harvest price has risen to where it will take a yield loss to…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 2, 2020
Farmers are actively preparing now for 2021. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers a market perspective on that activity in this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Elections, COVID-19 and the outside markets are also…