Articles tagged under: North Dakota

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

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In this week's edition of 'What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets,' Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi sees opportunity in corn. Grisafi, who is based at Portland, North Dakota, also highlights the current volatility in the marketplace.

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Dry Weather Aids in Walsh County Planting Progress

Published May 16, 2019

Farmers in northeast North Dakota used the stretch of dry weather to get a number of crops in the ground. Based at Park River, Midwest Consulting owner and agronomist Dave Svobodny says farmers are nearly done seeding wheat and planting…

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Fertilizer Supplies Being Spread Thin

Published May 14, 2019

As more and more tractor tires start turning in the fields, fertilizer supplies are being spread thin. According to Dahlen Farmers Elevator general manager Mike Kratchovil, the supplies are there for now. The hiccup comes with delivery to the distributors.…

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Funding the New USDA Trade Assistance Package

Published May 14, 2019

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with the USDA and the White House on the new trade aid. He confirms funding for the $15 billion range of aid would come through the Commodity Credit Corporation, funded by tariffs. "We…

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Cooperstown, ND Crop Going in the Ground

Published May 13, 2019

Farmers are experiencing drier conditions, aiding in planting progress. In the Cooperstown, North Dakota area, Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says mainly wheat and corn have gone in the ground. "These are the wettest conditions I've seen in year,…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published May 13, 2019

Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi says planting delays and the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China are negatives for the market. On the positive side of the ledger, there is "meat on the bone" for the…

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Pioneer Agronomy Update from the McCoy Farm

Published May 8, 2019

This edition of the Pioneer Agronomy Update comes from the McCoy Farm at Larimore, North Dakota. "In the sandier areas, farmers are moving," says Pioneer Seed representative Dennis McCoy. "While most of the ground looks dry on top, it is…

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Crop Watch

Published May 8, 2019

Farmers have been able to make planting progress over the last week. However, at Niagara, North Dakota, farmer Randy Schaley hadn't turned a wheel yet as of Tuesday. "We need some sunshine and heat to help dry things out. Twenty-five…

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McKenzie County Farmland Impacted by Flooding

Published May 7, 2019

In late March, ice jams in the Yellowstone River Valley caused flooding near the North Dakota/Montana border. Approximately 14,400 acres of land were taken over by the floodwaters. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture says 1,400 of those acres are…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published May 6, 2019

Cash corn basis in the areas served by North Dakota ethanol plants are hot. What's not hot? Old crop soybeans have dropped below $7 per bushel, influenced by a presidential tweet. Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi has more…

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