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Cheap Feed Keeps Cattle in the Feedlot

Published September 14, 2025

At Thursday's Red River Farm Network Market Forum, AgMarket.Net market analyst Tyler Schau said low feed prices have been the secret to high cattle prices. "Every feeder that we work with has under $1 a pound cost of gain," said…
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Olson: Set Price Targets, Plan Ahead

Published March 15, 2025

Despite the uncertainty in U.S. trade, North Dakota State University Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson advises farmers to focus on core marketing strategies. “You as a farm manager are not fast enough to chase the marketplace,” Olson said. “Things are…
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Risk Management Includes Strong Working Capital

Published August 2, 2024

Prices for beef and dairy cattle are favorable and likely will remain strong until producers begin rebuilding their herds. Independent consultant Nevil Speer said risk management during the good times is important to protect yourself during the bad times. “Typically,…
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The Bull Pen

Published November 6, 2023

In this monthly look at market-moving news, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlighted interest rates, land values and the markets. The Bull Pen included a discussion about the wars happening in Ukraine and the Middle East and the…
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Markets Start the Week Higher

Published June 26, 2023

Wheat, corn and soybean futures all traded higher in the overnight trade. The coup attempt has traders concerned about Russia’s ability to export wheat. The next deadline for the Black Sea Grain Initiative is coming up in mid-July and Russia…
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The Bull Pen

Published May 2, 2023

Once a month, the Red River Farm Network sits down with Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi to discuss markets. April was a volitle time for the markets and global economic news is leading the way as we head…
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Mother Nature is Large and in Charge

Published March 5, 2023

Grain markets bounced higher to begin the month, but trended lower at the end of February. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi joined RRFN for the Bull Pen Report and said the market will need a significant production problem…
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The Bull Pen with Tommy Grisafi

Published May 2, 2022

Grain markets are lower to start the week, but trend is still bullish. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the market needs bushels. "Two years ago, corn was in the lower $3 money and going to $2 with…
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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published February 14, 2022

South American weather remains a story in the corn and soybean markets, but Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the trade is looking for fresh news. "After last Thursday, the market is starting to wane a bit and…
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