Articles tagged under: John Sandbakken
National Sunflower Association Seminar Comes to Grand Forks
Published June 29, 2022
The National Sunflower Association is hosting their Summer Seminar at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Executive Director John Sandbakken says the focus of the seminar is looking forward. "How do we improve our hybrids? What will be…Sunflower Acres May Get a Boost
Published May 27, 2022
Due to the demand for sunflower oil globally, National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken expected an increase in sunflower acres coming into the planting season. The delayed planting season may boost sunflower acres even more. "A few areas of…Sunflower Market Reacts to Increasing Veg Oil Demand
Published April 4, 2022
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the sunflower market is reacting to the USDA acreage report, "plus, the need for acres to put more oil in the market with what's being lost in the Russia-Ukrainian war." Prices will…Sunflower Prices Get a Boost
Published March 18, 2022
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, new crop sunflower prices increased $2.80 to $3.50 per hundredweight at U.S. crush plants. According to National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken, the recent surge in new crop prices may encourage U.S. farmers…Veg Oil Market Influenced by Conflict
Published February 28, 2022
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower prices will be impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war. "That region is the largest producers in the world and when you look at (sunflower) oil exports, I've seen numbers anywhere from 60-to-80…Sunflowers for 2022
Published November 17, 2021
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower harvest is winding down nationwide. "Producers are very happy with the crop and looking forward to next spring," Sandbakken told RRFN. "Many farmers that didn't plant sunflowers are kicking themselves and…Strong Sunflower Prices
Published October 24, 2021
As sunflower harvest continues in the Dakotas and Minnesota, National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower prices remain strong at crush plants. "Normally, we would see a harvest low and this year we're not seeing that," said Sandbakken.…Sunflower Industry Seeks Updates to Crop Insurance
Published October 1, 2021
Earlier this year, the Risk Management Agency started offering crop insurance enterprise units by crop type for wheat, peas, lentils and dry beans. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken would like to see this extended to sunflowers. "We have…Sunflower Seed is Still Available
Published May 10, 2021
Sunflower prices continue to surge as the commodity competes for acres. In response, prices set new markets highs each week in April and are trading at levels not seen since 2012. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says attractive…