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Building New Markets for U.S. Soybeans

Published December 7, 2018

The United Soybean Board met in St. Louis Thursday. Ethan, South Dakota farmer and former chairman Lewis Bainbridge says developing new markets continues to be a major focus for USB. “We’ve spent lots of time analyzing new and expanding markets.…
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Farmers Waiting on Soybean Market Movement

Published November 28, 2018

Discussions surrounding corn and soybean markets, along with trade and tariffs, took center stage on the opening day of the Northern Ag Expo in Fargo. The soybean market is waiting for some movement and positive news towards China. "Because what…
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Fall Cattle Run Ramping Up

Published October 18, 2018

The fall run of cattle is ramping up at Northern Plains auction markets. Based at Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell says one factor that’s entered into the current market is recent the recent rain and snow.…
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Strong Feed Supplies Supporting the Cattle Market

Published September 28, 2018

In early October, the North Dakota and South Dakota cattle runs will ramp up. Napoleon Livestock’s Paul Bitz expects cattle numbers to be close to normal due to better market conditions. "We expect those who normally sell calves off the…
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Ranchers and Feeders Preparing for Fall Cattle Run

Published September 18, 2018

In preparation for the the fall cattle run, there were initial concerns about a potential lack of feed base. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Environmental Services Director Scott Ressler says those concerns have diminished. "It certainly looks like enough feed base…
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Large Yields Creating a “Hangover Effect”

Published September 17, 2018

Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says there’s a hangover effect of big yield on the eve of big harvest pressure. How do farmers prepare themselves when changes happen? “We’re in bleak times, but I think it will get better.”…
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Basis Continues to Hamper Local Soybean Prices

Published September 5, 2018

A combination of harvest pressure and market uncertainty continue to impact basis, and current levels are signaling farmers to store grain. In northeast, North Dakota, Dahlen Farmers Elevator manager Mike Kratchovil says product has been hard to move. In addition,…
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A Tough Go in the Dairy Market

Published July 31, 2018

The dairy markets are doing well to just hold steady right now, according to Ag Resource Company Economist Dan Basse. "We believe as we head into the latter part of summer and start to see milk production increasing for seasonal…
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