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Concerns with Crop Maturity
Published September 4, 2019
With continued cool and wet weather across the Northern Plains, there is growing concern with the corn and soybean crops. In the Cooperstown, North Dakota area, Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says while the row crops have potential, they…Walz, Noem Offer Input to Administration on Small Refinery Waivers
Published September 4, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem have sent a joint-letter to President Donald Trump, offering input on ethanol and the small refinery waivers. Trump has said he will soon release a package of ethanol initiatives to…Lower Spring Wheat Yields This Year in North Dakota
Published September 4, 2019
The North Dakota spring wheat harvest is just over halfway complete. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says a combination of late planting and uncooperative weather is delaying progress. "I don't have a solid number…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…