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U.S. Oil Reserves Fall Below 300 Million Gallons

Published August 13, 2026

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million gallons for the first time since the early 1980s. Global oil supplies are being pinched by the ongoing war with Iran and the lack of movement through the Strait of…

Energy Department Moves to Cancel Transmission Corridor

Published August 13, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy is moving to cancel a proposed electric transmission corridor that would run primarily through South Dakota and portions of North Dakota and Nebraska. Deputy Undersecretary Mike Kopp announced the proposed cancellation of three National Interest…

Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks

Published March 6, 2026

Trade negotiations between the United States and China could include several major energy and agriculture issues ahead of a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. officials are reportedly considering asking China to reduce purchases…

EU Energy Crisis

Published November 8, 2022

NDSU Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economics Specialist David Ripplinger is keeping an eye on the European energy crisis. "This started prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; there's extremely high energy prices and high natural gas prices, that's only been exasperated…

Noem Makes Energy Prices a Priority

Published August 22, 2022

The Governor's Ag Innovation Forum at South Dakota's Dakotafest featured a panel that delved into markets and challenges of different segments of the ag industry. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she’s making energy prices a priority. "One of the…

Agriculture Squeezed by Fuel Costs

Published July 9, 2022

Diesel prices are more than twice the level paid before 2020. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Shelby Myers says supply and demand are playing catch-up after world disruptions. "What makes this situation more difficult this year is that the U.S.…

Input Costs Following Energy Market

Published June 27, 2022

Energy and input costs have increased exponentially this past year. Agricultural Economical Insights Partner Brent Gloy says the energy market has been a driving factor behind other costs. "It appears like the fertilizer situation has stabilized a bit, but a…

Rising Energy Prices Threaten Economy

Published June 6, 2022

Energy prices continue to skyrocket. Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says the higher prices are likely the biggest threat to the economy. "With higher fuel prices, we'll see a significant increase of costs to the American consumer in all areas."…

House Ag Farm Bill Review Continues: Energy and Trade

Published April 4, 2022

The House Agriculture Committee continues their review of the 2018 Farm Bill this week, diving deeper into energy and trade. A full committee hearing on energy will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. central time. A subcommittee hearing on international trade…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published November 15, 2021

A big week for corn, soybeans and wheat, inflation and supply chain disruptions all get attention in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also has details on the price…

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U.S. Oil Reserves Fall Below 300 Million Gallons

Energy Department Moves to Cancel Transmission Corridor

Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks

EU Energy Crisis

Noem Makes Energy Prices a Priority

Agriculture Squeezed by Fuel Costs

Input Costs Following Energy Market

Rising Energy Prices Threaten Economy

House Ag Farm Bill Review Continues: Energy and Trade

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

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