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Fielding Questions: Crop Insurance Decisions
Published January 9, 2023
In the latest edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President Keith Wilson discusses the importance of having an MPCI policy. New products for 2023 and the considerations for farmers and ranchers when making their…Bull Pen: A Wild Year in Markets
Published January 9, 2023
"The big winner in 2022 was the landowner." In the Bull Pen update, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi reviews the volatile financial markets and the impact on the farmer and rancher. "The big energy/inflation bubble may be over"…Improvements Seen in the Supply Chain
Published January 9, 2023
The supply chain situation is improving and manufacturers are finding ways to mitigate any product shortages. "Supply is always going to be one of our big issues in agriculture," said Marsha Van Laere, Northern Plains sales representative, Gowan USA. "Our supply…Right-to-Repair MOU Signed
Published January 9, 2023
The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere have signed a memorandum of understanding, giving farmers the right to repair their own equipment. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall made the announcement at the organization’s convention in Puerto Rico. "This agreement will…MCIA to Meet in Fergus Falls
Published January 9, 2023
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association is one of the leading state agencies of its kind. "In many years, we are either number two or the number three in certified acres," said Fawad Shah, president/CEO, MCIA. "North Dakota has more acres than…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 9, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said soybeans are the bright spot in the markets. "We continue to see issues in Argentina with dry conditions and the…Political Unrest Influence Markets
Published January 9, 2023
Brazil is facing political unrest, like what was seen in the United States two years ago. Thousands of protesters who support Brazil’s former president stormed the presidential palace Sunday. The demonstrators want the military to intervene and return their former…Foster Farms-Union Pacific Dispute
Published January 9, 2023
One of the country’s largest chicken processors is asking the government to address an ongoing rail service issue with Union Pacific. Rail shipments are not making it to the Foster Farms’ facilities in California on a timely basis. The company…Biden, Trudeau and Lopez Obrador Meet in Mexico City
Published January 9, 2023
President Joe Biden is in Mexico City for a summit meeting with his counterparts from Mexico and Canada. Trade will be on the agenda. For agriculture, that includes Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn imports.