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Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Published January 5, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could have ripple effects on global oil markets and agricultural trade, particularly with China and other Central and South American countries. Truitt notes that while Venezuela…

A Message of Affordability

Published December 10, 2025

In a campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania Tuesday night, President Donald Trump addressed the issue of affordability. Energy prices were among the areas highlighted. "Our oil prices are coming down very substantially, energy prices, and honestly, with that, everything comes down because…

Cracking the Code 2.0

Published August 15, 2025

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says North Dakota is driving American energy innovation. During a visit to Grand Forks, Wright highlighted Cracking the Code 2.0, a project designed to significantly boost oil recovery. “When we produce oil in unconventional reservoirs today,…

Solid Quality for Sunflowers

Published October 16, 2024

National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken is pleased with the early harvest progress. "We're about on pace with the five-year average, but ahead of where we were at this time last year." As for the crop quality, Sandbakken is…

Input Costs Increase as Commodity Prices Rise

Published February 16, 2021

While commodity prices increased substantially in the past few months, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Jeff Beaudry said input costs are higher. "Many aren't aware of how much the input costs have gone up. Anhydrous went from $440…

Small Refinery Waivers Continue to Challenge Ethanol

Published August 10, 2020

Over the past 15 years with the Renewable Fuel Standard, regulatory challenges, including small refinery waivers, have been a challenge. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says it would be insane for the Department of Energy to recommend approval for…

Negative Oil Prices Pressure the Corn Market

Published April 21, 2020

The May crude oil contract fell to unprecedented levels on Monday, just ahead of expiration. The negative oil prices pressured the corn market. "The crude oil prices were negative at one point. That means ethanol producers are going to be…

Declining Crude Oil Prices Set Record

Published April 20, 2020

The May crude oil futures contract was down 300 percent on Monday, settling at a negative $37.63 per barrel. This one-day drop is the first time a crude oil contract has traded negative and set a new all time low…

Opening the U.S. Economy Could Help Corn and Oil Prices

Published April 17, 2020

Opening the U.S. economy could be a big deal for the corn and oil markets. "Getting people back driving again is huge for ethanol," said Ted Seifried, chief marketing strategist, Zaner Ag Group. "It looks like under guidelines released on…

OPEC+ Countries Reach Deal to Reduce Oil Production

Published April 13, 2020

Russia, Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing countries have reached an agreement to cut oil production by 10 million barrels per day. This is the largest production cutback in history. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven describes this as “a welcome step”…

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Articles tagged under: oil

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

A Message of Affordability

Cracking the Code 2.0

Solid Quality for Sunflowers

Input Costs Increase as Commodity Prices Rise

Small Refinery Waivers Continue to Challenge Ethanol

Negative Oil Prices Pressure the Corn Market

Declining Crude Oil Prices Set Record

Opening the U.S. Economy Could Help Corn and Oil Prices

OPEC+ Countries Reach Deal to Reduce Oil Production

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