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Fielding Questions: Marketing During Volatile Times
Published April 23, 2022
The late spring is top-of-mind for farmers and traders. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen says the weather will influence the acreage mix. Hedging is encouraged, but Tangen said there are some considerations. “One of those is…Beet Stock Values
Published April 22, 2022
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were two American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock-brokered sales last week, totaling 56 shares for an average price of $4,402.68 per share.Conference Committee Seeking Consensus on Drought Assistance
Published April 22, 2022
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin is optimistic there will soon be an agreement on the agricultural drought relief package. "The Senate has consternation about the DNR portion of drought relief, which is part of the package. We're exchanging…DNR Language Divides Drought Relief
Published April 22, 2022
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Torrey Westrom is optimistic the differences between the House and Senate versions of drought relief can be worked out. “We could come to a resolution on a $10 million relief package quickly if we could…Treated Seed Issue Lingers
Published April 22, 2022
In the final month of the Minnesota legislative session, the disposal of unwanted seed remains on the table. "We told lawmakers unused seed goes back to the dealer and if the germ is good to use for the next year,…Addressing Food Security
Published April 22, 2022
The United States and other G7 and G20 countries are developing a plan to respond to the food security crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A group of agricultural ministers and financial experts, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen,…Rail Service Will Be Reviewed at STB Hearing
Published April 22, 2022
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Surface Transportation Board will take testimony on rail carrier service problems. In late March, the National Grain and Feed Association sent a letter to the STB saying its members have not been able to purchase…Resilient Ranchers
Published April 21, 2022
NDSU McLean County Extension Agent Sarah Bedgar says there are still drought concerns after this past week's snow. "There were such high winds that the snow got caught up in ditches, tree rows and draws while the high points are…ND Cattle Lost in April Blizzard
Published April 21, 2022
Cattle producers in western North Dakota are still taking stock of the impact from the mid-April blizzard. Belfield, North Dakota rancher Byron Richard said sometimes to end a drought, you need a calf-killing storm. "Everyone around here is in the…