North Dakota Grain Dealers Association

Ag May Seed Ripple Effect From Port Strikes

Published September 27, 2024

Labor disputes are leading to logistical issues at harvest time. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the strike at the Port of Vancouver and the looming strike on the East Coast and the Gulf may…

Canadian Railroad Shutdown

Published August 22, 2024

Canada’s two largest railroads shut down on Thursday. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says this directly affects shipments on the Canadian Pacific Railway which dips into Canada. “We’re hoping this will be a short-lived stoppage,”…

ND Grain Dealers Host Insurance Forum

Published July 19, 2024

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association hosted an insurance forum on Thursday in Bismarck, North Dakota covering various topics impacting producers in the state. "We covered the current state of the market and the perspective from the insurance side. Property-casualty insurance…

Administration Considers Removal of Snake River Dams

Published January 16, 2024

The export business has been complicated by transportation issues, ranging from the conflicts on the Red Sea and Black Sea to low water levels at the Panama Canal. Bismarck lawyer David Barrett, who previously served as general counsel for the…

Hoeven Highlights Farm Bill Priorities

Published January 16, 2024

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven made a stop at this past week’s North Dakota Grain Dealers Convention to discuss the farm bill process. Hoeven’s priorities include maintaining and strengthening the crop insurance program, updating reference prices and supporting export promotion.…

Economic Rebound Still Years Away

Published January 20, 2023

The Juday Group founder and principal Dave Juday addressed the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association this past week. Juday said the economic rebound after COVID will be slow. "The whole shock to the system from energy to transportation is still…

A Game-Changer

Published January 17, 2023

When operational, the three proposed soybean crush facilities in North Dakota are expected to utilize nearly 70 percent of the state’s soybean production. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says that will be a game-changer for…

Smaller, But Bigger

Published January 16, 2023

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the industry has seen consolidation and facility closures in the past five years. "Membership is smaller but bigger, if that makes sense," said Letcher. "A smaller number but larger firms.…

Possible Rail Strike Complicates Northern Plains Grain Movement

Published October 12, 2022

Members of the third largest railroad union voted against ratification of the tentative contract agreement with the Class I railroads. Negotiations will resume in hopes of preventing a strike. A strike could happen as soon as November 19. If a…

NDGDA Testifies Before Surface Transportation Board

Published October 4, 2022

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Past President Mark Hovland testified before the Surface Transportation Board in favor of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger. "Freight rates in North Dakota are some of the highest in the country when compared to similar…

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Articles tagged under: North Dakota Grain Dealers Association

Ag May Seed Ripple Effect From Port Strikes

Canadian Railroad Shutdown

ND Grain Dealers Host Insurance Forum

Administration Considers Removal of Snake River Dams

Hoeven Highlights Farm Bill Priorities

Economic Rebound Still Years Away

A Game-Changer

Smaller, But Bigger

Possible Rail Strike Complicates Northern Plains Grain Movement

NDGDA Testifies Before Surface Transportation Board

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