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CFTC Staffing Push Intensifies

Published May 18, 2026

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig are urging President Donald Trump to quickly appoint a full bipartisan panel of commissioners to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In a joint statement, the House Agriculture Committee leaders…

Crop Insurance Deadlines Approaching

Published April 7, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding producers to finalize crop insurance decisions ahead of key deadlines for the 2027 crop year. Important dates fall on May 1, May 15, July 15 and July 31, depending on crop and location.…

Farm Economy Remains a “Mixed Bag”

Published February 3, 2026

Farmers attending the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo heard a candid assessment of the current farm economy. Ben Brown, senior research associate with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute said conditions across North Dakota and much of the Midwest…

New Discounts, Endorsements Highlight 2026 Crop Insurance

Published November 21, 2025

RCIS Sales and Service Manager Stefanie Wolfe urges farmers to review upcoming changes to crop insurance for the 2026 season to ensure they’re getting the full benefits of new premium support and endorsements. Expanded discounts are available for beginning farmers…

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.…

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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CFTC Staffing Push Intensifies

Crop Insurance Deadlines Approaching

Farm Economy Remains a “Mixed Bag”

New Discounts, Endorsements Highlight 2026 Crop Insurance

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

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