Articles tagged under: prices
Sunflower Prices Continue to Climb
Published January 29, 2020
Nearby sunflowers prices have increased nearly $2.00 per hundredweight recently. Additionally, 2020 new crops prices have increased by $1.50 per hundredweight since last fall and are at six-year high. The National Sunflower Association says the overall price direction will be…MN Dairy Numbers Continue to Dwindle
Published January 22, 2020
In Minnesota, 315 licensed dairy farms exited the industry in 2019. That’s according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This is the second year in a row the state has lost more than 300 dairies. 2,448 licensed…“Hunkering Down” for the New Normal in Agriculture
Published September 30, 2019
As bankers gathered at the Ag Credit Conference, the economy and its financial impact on those in agriculture were the talk around the room. With low commodity prices, University of Minnesota grain marketing economist Ed Usset says farmers need to…Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay
Published July 19, 2019
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane is waiting to cut his second hay crop of the year. While the first cutting was high-quality, over five inches of rain since July 1 is creating challenges. Isane says the second crop has potential,…ECB Ethanol Plants Experiencing Squeezed Margins
Published July 1, 2019
The cost of corn has gone up nationally, but the price of ethanol and dried distillers grains have not followed suit. Advance Trading risk management consultant Ben Peters says that has squeezed margins for ethanol plants. Specifically, ethanol plants in…Opportunity to Lock in Fuel Prices
Published January 9, 2019
Farm fuel prices are coming off 18-month lows that have supported the current price increase. Based on a balanced market, CHS Director of Refined Fuel Sales Neil Hoff expects a steady trend of increasing fuel prices. "With the spring planting…Ranchers and Feeders Preparing for Fall Cattle Run
Published September 18, 2018
In preparation for the the fall cattle run, there were initial concerns about a potential lack of feed base. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Environmental Services Director Scott Ressler says those concerns have diminished. "It certainly looks like enough feed base…Milk Prices Top Concern at MFU Rural Dairy Discussions
Published June 13, 2018
In honor of National Dairy Month, Minnesota Farmers Union hosted Rural Dairy Discussions in Stearns and Wabasha counties. The discussions are an opportunity for farmers to share thoughts on the current dairy economy. MFU President Gary Wertish says the major…GOA Issues Report on Cattle Markets
Published April 10, 2018
A report by the Government Accountability Office shows supply and demand factors that affected cattle feed prices, such as a drought, also affected changes in fed cattle prices. From 2013 to 2016, the price of fed cattle fluctuated and experienced…