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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 29, 2022
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson looks at the Pro Farmer Tour's impact on corn markets. "The final yield cut production by 641 million bushels. That's extremely…Parade of Champions: A Great Opportunity
Published August 29, 2022
Molly Hanson from Carrington, North Dakota has been in the Pleasant Valley 4-H Club in Foster County for nine years. "I show sheep and cattle, primarily market lambs and Angus heifers. I was the champion intermediate 4-H showman in a…Tour Time
Published August 29, 2022
A series of weather-related delays pushed back the planting season this spring. Crops seemed to take off once the crop was put in the ground. This week's Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, will provide insight into…‘Wow!’
Published August 28, 2022
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson had a one-word reaction to the Pro Farmer Crop Tour results. "Wow!" Yield estimates in major Midwestern states were drastically lower than the latest USDA forecasts. In the Agweek Market Wrap, Martinson told…SD Corn Comments
Published August 28, 2022
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, you'll learn more about Value-Added Ag Day at the South Dakota State Fair.Canola Minute
Published August 28, 2022
Canola acres are below USDA's estimates. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman explains in the latest Canola Minute.Strengthening Soy Export Markets
Published August 28, 2022
American Soybean Association CEO Stephen Censky sees the need to find new markets for U.S. soybeans. "You can't rely on China too much. They import more soybeans than the rest of the world combined." Censky says besides diversifying markets, strengthening…Risk Factors Continue to Grow
Published August 28, 2022
The newest Kansas City Fed report states ag credit conditions remain strong through the second quarter, but risk factors continue to grow. Kansas City Federal Reserve Vice President Nate Kauffman says commodity prices and input costs are just some of…Export Sales Woes
Published August 28, 2022
USDA changed to a new export sales reporting system and that is causing a lot of uncertainty in the export sales report numbers. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops is frustrated. "You don't know if you can trust the new…