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A Fair Amount of Old Crop Wheat and Corn Left to Sell

Published February 22, 2024

Markets can often act like a roller coaster. Innovus Agra President Bret Oelke, who is a farm management consultant, said that is happening now, "but it is all going downhill." Crop insurance pricing is being established this month, but it…

A Regional Perspective on the Changes Happening in Argentina

Published November 23, 2023

Innovus Agra President Bret Oelke is home after a weeklong trade trip to Argentina. Oelke, who is a farm management coach, described it as an eye-opening experience. "It's facinating to learn about the economics production agriculture in an environment where they…

Store or Sell?

Published October 16, 2023

Innovus Agra owner Bret Oekle says the monthly supply/demand reports delivered a pleasant surprise to the commodity markets. "Some guys have been taking beans to town and putting them in storage. It'll be interesting to see if we get a…

A Wakeup Call

Published September 18, 2023

The Federal Open Market Committee will make another interest rate decision this week. Innovus Agra President Bret Oelke said the issue for farmers goes beyond the percentage rate increase. "We've pushed ahead enough income and we've prepaid for enough expenses…

RRFN Hosting Market Outlook Forums

Published September 3, 2023

Join the Red River Farm Network at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo on September 12-14. Each afternoon, RRFN hosts industry-leading market analysts for a conversation about the markets. The analysts on the stage include Jerry Gulke, Tommy…

Plenty of Time

Published May 11, 2023

Innovus Agra Farm Management Coach Brett Oelke is confident there’s still plenty of time for farmers to get wheat and corn in the ground, while soybeans have a much wider window. "We're more likely to see prevent plant than a…

Marketing Seminar Offered

Published December 2, 2022

Farm Credit Services of Mandan is hosting marketing meetings in Dickinson and Mandan. Innovus Agra owner Bret Oelke is leading these sessions. "We just finished up the first round and the second series takes place on December 30 with the…

Making the Fertilizer Decision

Published July 26, 2022

NDSU Extension’s updated fertilizer recommendations will be available online by mid-August. "The biggest change is we've expanded our nitrogen costs," said Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen. Innovus Agra farm business management coach Bret Oelke said timing is important. "Do farmers…

Flexibility is the Region’s Strong Suit

Published October 23, 2021

As farmers think about 2022 acreage decisions, Innovus Agra president and farm business consultant Bret Oelke says the Dakotas and Minnesota have an advantage over other states in the Corn Belt with more flex acre options. "We can flex out…

Managing Through the Drought

Published September 16, 2021

To manage through this drought, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson is encouraging farmers to remain flexible and adjust as the situation changes. "Unfortunately, I know too many farmers that kind of shoot from the hip, waiting to see what…

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A Fair Amount of Old Crop Wheat and Corn Left to Sell

A Regional Perspective on the Changes Happening in Argentina

Store or Sell?

A Wakeup Call

RRFN Hosting Market Outlook Forums

Plenty of Time

Marketing Seminar Offered

Making the Fertilizer Decision

Flexibility is the Region’s Strong Suit

Managing Through the Drought

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