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UN Seeks Fertilizer Supply Solution
Published September 19, 2022
The United Nations has proposed the resumption of Russian ammonia exports to ease the global shortage of fertilizer. With this idea, Russian-owned ammonia would be sent by pipeline to the Ukrainian border where it would be made available to the…New Role for Moch
Published September 19, 2022
Jesse Moch is the new District Sales Lead for Pioneer Seed in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Moch has been with Pioneer for the past nine years, including time as a field agronomist and field operations manager.Don’t Be Long for Two Crop Years
Published September 18, 2022
With volatile markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi warns farmers not to be long with two crops. "If you produce a 2022 crop and you're going to farm in '23, I don't want you to be long with…Facing Competition From South America
Published September 18, 2022
The United States is looking at trendline yields for soybeans while Brazil is expected to significantly increase its soybean planted acreage. "If they do have this big crop, our window to be competitive in the export market is relatively tight,"…Currency Values Affect Grain Trade
Published September 18, 2022
The value of the U.S. dollar remains strong. At the same time, the Brazilian currency remains weak. "It is a double-edged sword," said Kristi Van Ahn, Van Ahn and Associates. "It is making that foreign product that much cheaper and…Excitement Ahead in the Cattle Market
Published September 18, 2022
USDA's supply/demand report shrunk the projected corn supply, influencing the price of feed moving forward. However, there is room for optimism. "We've had a big issue with drought in the last two years and we've had a record beef cow…Good News, Bad News
Published September 18, 2022
Despite a very late start to the planting season, most of the corn across the Northern Plains will likely reach full maturity. "The bad news is I don't know if we'll have a lot of drying time behind that to…Build Your Farm Transition Plan
Published September 18, 2022
Transitioning the farm from one generation to another is not an easy task. Freedom Financial Group CEO Marissa Nehlsen advocates a holistic approach. "There are really four core areas that we look at; tax, legal, risk and wealth management," explained…MCGA Call to Action
Published September 18, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the registration of atrazine. "We are asking farmers to submit comments to the EPA to tell them how crucial atrazine is to the farming operation," said District Field Manager Marlene Dufault, Minnesota Corn Growers…