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What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
Published May 8, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the wheat market has found some strength. In addition to seeding delays in spring wheat and adverse crop conditions for winter…Farmer Sentiment Increased in April
Published May 8, 2023
According to the CME Group and Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer April Report, farmer sentiment has improved. Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Dr. James Mintert says several factors contributed to this month’s increase. “People were feeling better about their…Corn Growers Testify on Farm Bill Priorities
Published May 8, 2023
National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Harold Wolle testified about the importance of protecting crop insurance programs in farm bill hearing this past week with the U.S. Senate Ag Subcommittee on Nutrition and Forestry. “Our farm bill recommendations seek…Safety Net ‘No Longer Realistic’
Published May 8, 2023
During a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Forestry hearing, American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Neil Rockstad emphasized the importance of updating Title I. “The current loan rate values no longer provide a realistic safety net for our producers,”…Outside Influences on the Markets
Published May 8, 2023
The U.S. Dollar index has declined around 2.3 percent since the start of 2023. Walsh Trading President John Walsh says the outside markets can play a big role in commodity market trends. “The macro-policies of the administration and I’m not…Fielding Questions
Published May 8, 2023
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Commodity Marketing Education Rob Fronning discusses the current market environment. Fronning is encouraging farmers to take advantage of market rallies. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between…Sharing Climate Smart Strategies
Published May 8, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a Climate Smart Commodities Working Group sharing information on projects funded through the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Grant Program. “People were asking what others knew about these projects and we thought it would be…ARA Recognizes SD Congressman
Published May 8, 2023
The Agricultural Retailers Association has honored South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson with its Legislator of the Year Award. “He was the primary House Republican sponsor of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 and has been extremely active on a…In Rare Saturday Session, Conference Committee Passes Ag Bill
Published May 8, 2023
The Minnesota Omnibus Agriculture Finance and Policy bill is heading back to the House and Senate for full approval. The conference committee approved the legislation Saturday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam praised the collaboration between the two chambers. Putnum…