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Basis Bids Showing Harvest Pressure
Published September 4, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are beginning to show some harvest pressure as old crop months roll into the new crop futures months. Spring wheat basis range from 67 cents…Grain Elevators Prepare for a Challenging Crop
Published September 4, 2019
North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice-President Stu Letcher says when it comes time to harvest corn, quality could challenge grain elevators and available markets. "Crop uncertainty is the biggest concern." Even if the corn makes it across the finish…August Ag Economy Barometer Falls
Published September 4, 2019
The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy barometer reads 124, a 29-point decline from July. The decline is attributed to a farmer’s expectations for current and future economic conditions. In the latest farmer survey, more than two-thirds of respondents say…Spring Wheat Harvest Halfway Complete Near Hillsboro, ND
Published September 4, 2019
Spring wheat harvest is past the halfway point for the Hillsboro, North Dakota area. Alton Grain Terminal Grain Department Manager Cory Tryan says quality is tough. "Rains bleached out quite a bit of the crop. The lodging in some fields…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Market
Published September 3, 2019
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the latest market news. The NOAA Climate Prediction Center is reducing the threat of frost for the next two weeks…Pioneer Delivers a Big Check for New NDSU Facility
Published September 2, 2019
Corteva Agriscience/Pioneer has made a $100,000 donation to new Ag Products Development Center at North Dakota State University. This new facility will house the cereal science and animal science departments. "North Dakota State University does a lot of things for…Additional Tariffs Put in Place
Published September 2, 2019
Over the weekend, the U.S. and China went forward with a new set of tariffs. The U.S. imposed a 15 percent tariff on $112 billion in Chinese consumer products, ranging from clothing to TV sets. Additional tariffs are scheduled to…Why Low Falling Numbers are Concerning
Published August 30, 2019
Low falling numbers in wheat is a growing concern in North Dakota. NDSU Extension cereals agronomist Joel Ransom says the falling number test is an indication of possible sprout damage in wheat. "They take a whole wheat sample, grind it…Crop Variability Stretches Across MN
Published August 30, 2019
The recent rains are welcome for farmers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It’s been dry. Hallock farmer Erik Younggren says the sugarbeets were drying out and the soybeans were starting to turn yellow. "We've had a good, slow rain. We'd been…