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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 26, 2023
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to gold and the Dow as the bright spot in the trade for this holiday week. Many commodities are in a…Fielding Questions
Published December 26, 2023
In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry AVP loan officer Kara Wulfekuhle discusses key financial ratios farmers and ranchers should keep in mind to help gauge the health of their operation. Fielding Quesitons is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services…Red Sea Drone Attacks Seen Over Christmas Weekend
Published December 26, 2023
A U.S. warship shot down four incoming drones in the Red Sea over the Christmas weekend. Iran-backed Houthi rebels were responsible for these attacks. The Suez Canal links Europe to Asia, but it has been disrupted by violence. Major shipping…Learn More About NCI’s On-Demand Courses
Published December 25, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute provides a variety of on-demand courses that allow attendees to work through the material at their own pace. These educational experiences utilize modules with pre-recorded lectures, video tours, and discussion boards to create a dynamic learning…Beet Stock Values
Published December 25, 2023
According to Jayson Menke with Acres & Shares, 50 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares traded last week at $5,550 per share.U.S.-Mexico Officials to Meet Wednesday
Published December 25, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall will be in Mexico City Wednesday to discuss the border issue with Mexican’s president and senior government officials. The resumption of rail…The Difference Between Price and Value
Published December 24, 2023
Bell Bank Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson does not expect farmland values to drop in 2024. “There’s been a phenomenal amount of cash built up in agriculture, so a lot of the land that’s being bought is being bought…Interest Costs Projected to Increase in 2024
Published December 24, 2023
While production costs are predicted to be lower for farmers in 2024, interest costs may increase. NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman does not anticipate interest rates themselves to be higher but net farm income has backed off creating…Chlorpyrifos Concerns Remain
Published December 24, 2023
American Sugarbeet Growers Association CEO Luther Markwart is pleased with the EPA’s decision to create new guidelines for the use of chlorpyrifos. “Farmers rely on these pesticides to protect crops from destructive pests and maintain important conservation practices,” said Markwart.…