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Off-Farm Grain Movement Starts to Slow

Published March 4, 2021

Grain movement off farms is beginning to slow as grain bins empty out. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Director Stu Letcher says we are seeing some clean-up movement. "We're starting to see the end of it. The recent cold…

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Basis Contracts Feel the Pinch

Published April 23, 2020

Farmers who took advantage of historically narrow basis levels by using a basis fixed contract are feeling a pinch as the May futures get closer to first notice day. There is some concern that May basis contracts could go inverted,…

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NDSU Extension Advises Farmers “Don’t Make Changes to Planting Intentions”

Published March 20, 2020

NDSU Extension is advising farmers to not make changes to planting intentions due to the coronavirus outbreak. Market volatility is expected to continue until the number of new cases in the U.S. starts to decline. However, NDSU Extension crops economist…

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Take Opportunities As You Can

Published March 20, 2020

Low commodity prices don’t offer a lot of opportunity, but Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they appear. "I think all commodities will make multi-year lows between now and fall. As a…

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Working Hard to Get It Right

Published March 5, 2020

CHS Country Operations continues to focus on helping local cooperatives serve farmers. "We're there to bring the products and services from the four core businesses of CHS, which are grain, agronomy, processing and energy, to the farm in the most…

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“Hunkering Down” for the New Normal in Agriculture

Published September 30, 2019

As bankers gathered at the Ag Credit Conference, the economy and its financial impact on those in agriculture were the talk around the room. With low commodity prices, University of Minnesota grain marketing economist Ed Usset says farmers need to…

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Crop Maturity Uncertainty Impacting the Markets

Published August 22, 2019

The grain markets continue to chop sideways to lower with a lot of uncertainty about crop maturity. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says the uncertainty over September weather has traders nervous. "It's hard to think about a…

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Assistance for Flood Damaged Grain Being Considered

Published April 12, 2019

Midwest farmers have lost grain in bins due to extreme flooding this spring. Insurance typically covers grain bins and equipment to move the grain, however that doesn’t apply to the contents of the bins. Also, USDA disaster programs do not…

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Farmers Urged to Check Grain in Storage

Published March 18, 2019

Farmers are being reminded to check grain in storage. Generally, cold temperatures are considered a benefit to storing grain over the winter months. However, the sun can sneak up on stored grain. "This time of the year, the solar energy…

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Monitor Stored Grain Over Winter

Published January 4, 2019

Over the winter, farmers should monitor the condition of stored grain. NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says grain should be checked every two to three weeks. Farmers should look for any indication of moisture issues. "Check for snow accumulating…

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