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China Market Chatter Increases
Published January 21, 2019
According to Bloomberg, China has offered to eliminate its trade surplus with the United States by 2024. China would accomplish that by increasing annual imports from the U.S. by over $1 trillion. U.S. negotiators reportedly were skeptical about the proposal…Tuberculosis Confirmed in ND Beef Herd
Published January 21, 2019
A Sargent County, North Dakota beef herd has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis. Two beef cows from this herd tested positive for the disease at the slaughter plant. In subsequent testing, five more cows have been confirmed to have TB…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets?
Published January 21, 2019
Based at Portland, North Dakota, Advance Trading Inc. risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi has this week's edition of 'What's Hot and What's Not in the Markets.' Grisafi offers recommendations for marketing during the government shutdown. Listen here.Minnesota Ag Peer Group Explores Ecuador
Published January 21, 2019
There’s a need for more young leaders in agriculture. That’s why the Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Wheat, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and Your Source of Growth Fund are making an investment in a new…Dry Conditions Taking Toll on Brazil Crops
Published January 18, 2019
South American weather continues to have influence in the grain markets, though not much has changed for the weather outlook. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says it's still pretty dry in Brazil. As a result, Brazilian corn…Planning for a Successful Wheat Crop
Published January 18, 2019
High wheat yields are no accident. "It's not just fertility, water management or genetics," says BASF Technical Services Representative Andrew Adams. "It's the combination of all those working together." BASF Technical Marketing Manager Logan Grier says keeping the plant healthy is…Fed Releases Ag Credit Outlook
Published January 18, 2019
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the number of non-real estate farm loans was up eight percent from a year ago. In addition, the size of individual loans increased. The Federal Reserve’s Agricultural Finance Outlook says the year-over-year volume of…Farmers Gather to Learn About Soil Health
Published January 17, 2019
Nearly 50 farmers gathered in Larimore, North Dakota Thursday to learn more about soil health. From weed control to soil structure and tillage practices, the farmers and specialists covered a wide variety of topics. The biggest investment for a farmer…Torgerson Announces Retirement
Published January 17, 2019
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council Executive Director Dave Torgerson will retire March 31. He's served Minnesota wheat growers for more than 30 years. Torgerson is looking forward to time with family. In an…