Articles tagged under: North Dakota
A Volatile Day in the Markets Possible Today
Published March 31, 2021
After a down day yesterday, grain markets are higher in the overnight trade. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says there are numerous factors at play today. "It's the end of the month, end of the quarter and there's…Spring Wheat Seeding Begins, a Decline in Acreage Expected
Published March 29, 2021
Spring wheat seeding is underway, but North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says many farmers are waiting for warmer soil conditions. "Hopefully during that waiting period they'll catch some moisture to help early germination look more…Congress Extends PPP Deadline
Published March 29, 2021
Legislation extending the Paycheck Protection Program signup deadline to the end of May is awaiting President Biden’s signature. There were early misconceptions about who qualifies for PPP, but that has changed. First State Bank Market President Tom Capouch says there…Drought Conditions Creating Nervousness Among Cattle Producers
Published March 29, 2021
Farmers and ranchers are nervous as spring nears as drought conditions have not receded in many areas. Near New Rockford, North Dakota, that dryness is very concerning for Rhein Valley Farm’s Jeff Schafer. Schafer, who runs a 400-head Angus cow-calf…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published March 29, 2021
A huge container ship has shut down the Suez Canal and that's one of the big stories today. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also looks at the stocks/planting intentions report in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's…State Lawmakers Consider How to Fund ND Infrastructure Needs
Published March 26, 2021
The North Dakota Legislature is considering the state’s infrastructure needs. Representative Jared Hagert, who farms at Emerado, says there is a desire for improvements and different ways of getting it done. "It's like squeezing a balloon, we can move some…Feeder Cattle Run in the Dakotas Getting Lighter
Published March 26, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns are seeing a lighter stream of feeder cattle. There is good demand for light weight feeders to go to pasture. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 2,400 head at their Wednesday sale.…Extreme Drought Conditions Expand in North Dakota
Published March 25, 2021
While drought conditions in Minnesota and South Dakota remain unchanged from the previous week, extreme and severe drought conditions are expanding in North Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions stretch upward from Billings County into…Bill Directs Study of Natural Gas and Propane Infrastructure in ND
Published March 22, 2021
A bill has been signed by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum directing Legislative Management to study natural gas and propane infrastructure development in the state. This includes looking at challenges in developing natural gas and propane infrastructure, community needs and…