Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Top Story #4: Value Added Ag Opportunities
Published December 28, 2021
New value-added opportunities are popping up in Northern Plains. That’s due, in part, to the increased demand for renewable diesel. In May, ADM announced it would build a $350 million soybean crush facility in Spiritwood, North Dakota. The plant is…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets?
Published December 27, 2021
Corn and soybeans were higher in the overnight trade. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says South American weather is a big driver. A 'Santa Claus' rally…Potato Stocks Lower Than Last Year
Published December 17, 2021
As of December 1, U.S. potato stocks in storage totaled 265 million hundredweight. That’s down two percent from one year ago. Potatoes in storage account for 64 percent of this past year’s production. Seventy-two percent of Minnesota’s 2021 potato crop…Dots Acquisition Finalized
Published December 16, 2021
Hershey has completed its acquisition of North Dakota-based Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels, Incorporated. The combined purchase is $1.2 billion. Hershey said it would take a phased approach to integrate the businesses in partnership with their respective leadership teams. Read…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 13, 2021
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers his thoughts on the corn market, exports and supply chain issues in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.Pet Food: A Growing Market for Barley
Published December 9, 2021
The majority of the barley produced in North Dakota goes toward malting and brewing, but 20 to 30 percent of the state’s barley is going to another market: pet food. "It's been a surprise to see the growth in the…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 6, 2021
Natural gas prices have turned lower, offering a glimmer of hope for the fertilizer decision. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has those details in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. The conversation also…USDA Invests in Climate Needs
Published December 5, 2021
With funds from the bipartisan infrastructure law, the USDA is making an investment of $633 million to reduce climate change impacts in rural communities. Five programs will get funding. There’s more than $3 million in grants given in the Higher…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 29, 2021
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the drop in crude oil prices provide an opportunity for farmers. In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Grisafi also discusses the latest COVID variant and the impact…