Articles tagged under: Randy Zimmerman
Grain Keeps Moving When Combines Stall
Published November 4, 2023
Corn is still standing in the Ulen, Minnesota area. “We did fill up on corn ahead of the storm, but we have trains coming," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We should be good through mid-November for…A Change for Soybean Marketing
Published September 15, 2023
The development of the soybean crush business in the region will influence local basis levels. West Central Ag Services grain merchandiser Randy Zimmerman was part of the Red River Farm Network market outlook forum Thursday and said this new market…Wheat Harvest is Better Than Anticipated
Published September 7, 2023
West Central Ag Services grain merchandizer Randy Zimmerman is surprised with the wheat harvest. "I think guys on the wheat side had better yields than anticipated, especially with the conditions we had early and lack of rain." Quality has been…RRFN Hosting Market Outlook Forums
Published September 3, 2023
Join the Red River Farm Network at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo on September 12-14. Each afternoon, RRFN hosts industry-leading market analysts for a conversation about the markets. The analysts on the stage include Jerry Gulke, Tommy…Good Quality
Published August 23, 2022
The spring wheat harvest in the Ulen, Minnesota area is off to a good start. "We are finally seeing some of the first dry wheat," explains Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "It's been wet with the higher…Input Uncertainty Complicates Farm Decisions
Published October 8, 2021
Forward selling corn will be very difficult with the input cost uncertainty. "I don't think fertilizer prices are quite at 2008 levels, but if farmers don't have coverage, they're left in a dilemma," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central…Decent Harvest Marketing Opportunities Available
Published September 20, 2021
As corn and soybean harvest begins, there are good marketing opportunities. "We've heard about soybeans in the teens and up to 50 bushels/acre," says Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We've talked to a number of people that…