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A Two-Step Approach for the Farm Bill

Published May 9, 2025

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman supports a two-step approach to the next farm bill, starting with risk management tools. “I’d really like to get the risk management tools done in reconciliation, set those aside, and then come back and…

Olson: Set Price Targets, Plan Ahead

Published March 15, 2025

Despite the uncertainty in U.S. trade, North Dakota State University Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson advises farmers to focus on core marketing strategies. “You as a farm manager are not fast enough to chase the marketplace,” Olson said. “Things are…

Risk Management Includes Strong Working Capital

Published August 2, 2024

Prices for beef and dairy cattle are favorable and likely will remain strong until producers begin rebuilding their herds. Independent consultant Nevil Speer said risk management during the good times is important to protect yourself during the bad times. “Typically,…

The Sky is Not Falling

Published April 12, 2024

Farm Credit Administration Senior Credit Risk Specialist Scott Donnelly sees the net farm income projections as a return to the trendline and not a doomsday scenario. "Those that are disciplined will be in good shape. The key component here is…

Assess the Needs of Your Farm or Ranch

Published March 22, 2021

As the markets continue to hold onto their volatility, farmers should try and take some of the emotion out of marketing. According to Hurley and Associates consultant Luke Gravunder, that starts with assessing the needs of your farm or ranch.…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published October 5, 2020

In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights demand, the pandemic and the harvest season.

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 13, 2020

A weak dollar may be positive, but that can be offset by a volatile weather market. Find out more from Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published March 23, 2020

Step back and look at the big picture. Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi offers that advice in today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. With the current world situation and the issue of food security,…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published March 16, 2020

What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets? Interest rate cuts are part of the discussion this week with Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading. Click here to listen.

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SDSU Extension Offers Livestock Feeding and Budget Tips

Published February 24, 2020

Compared to last year at this time, the cattle markets are experiencing increased volatility levels. "Everything from trade disruptions to general concern about price declines is influencing the market," explains South Dakota State University Extension risk management specialist Matthew Diersen.…

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A Two-Step Approach for the Farm Bill

Olson: Set Price Targets, Plan Ahead

Risk Management Includes Strong Working Capital

The Sky is Not Falling

Assess the Needs of Your Farm or Ranch

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

SDSU Extension Offers Livestock Feeding and Budget Tips

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