Articles tagged under: grain
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…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…“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…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…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…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…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…Canadian Railway Companies Exceed Grain Revenue Caps
Published January 3, 2019
Canada's two largest railways exceeded grain revenue caps set by the Canadian Transportation Agency. The agency reported that Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway over-topped maximum revenue entitlements for the crop year by $1.5 million and $1.04 million respectively.…New Elevators for C3 Canada Limited
Published August 15, 2018
G3 Canada Limited is celebrating the grand opening of its two newest high-efficiency primary grain elevators in Saskatchewan. Construction on G3 Melville and G3 Saskatoon West began in the spring of 2017. The elevators started taking grain in June. The…