Articles tagged under: North Dakota
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 12, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the current price trends in spring wheat and the market opportunities for new crop corn. Drought and rising expenses also…Worst North Dakota Drought in 11 Years
Published April 9, 2021
Despite the rain and snow, the extreme and severe drought conditions will linger in North Dakota. "The recent moisture events are only a bump in the road," said Adnan Akyuz, state climatologist, North Dakota State University. "The precipitation needs to…Governor Burgum Declares Statewide Drought Disaster
Published April 8, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared a statewide drought disaster for North Dakota on Thursday. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 70 percent of North Dakota is in extreme drought. In the disaster declaration, Burgum ordered appropriate…Despite Dry Conditions, ‘We Need to Go’
Published April 8, 2021
The rains missed farmers in central and western North Dakota. Hazen farmer John Weinand would appreciate several timely rains, but is moving forward with planting. "We're working on field peas now and we've been working on small grains. It's tough…Drought Conditions Expand in the Dakotas
Published April 8, 2021
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor says extreme drought now covers more than 70 percent of North Dakota, covering the west, central and northeast portions of the state. The rest of North Dakota is in moderate to severe drought. All of…Patience is Key at Planting
Published April 6, 2021
Near Berthold, North Dakota, farmers are waiting until the rains to come before they get into the fields. Farmer Mark Birdsall says very little fieldwork is done right now and it's extremely dry. "We had some wet snow last month,…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 5, 2021
Grain markets and Wall Street are starting the week higher. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has that story in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. The drought, a dust-up between Russia and the…A Lighter Offering of Feeder Cattle
Published April 3, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns saw lighter offerings of feeder cattle trickle through this past week. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 990 head at their Wednesday sale. Feeder steer prices were $3 higher, with 650-to-700 weights…All-Wheat Planted Area Higher Than Trade Expectations
Published March 31, 2021
USDA is estimating the all wheat planted area at 46.4 million acres, an increase of five percent from 2020 and higher than the average trade estimate of 45.1 million acres. Winter wheat acres were higher than expected at 33 million…