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Ag May Seed Ripple Effect From Port Strikes

Published September 27, 2024

Labor disputes are leading to logistical issues at harvest time. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the strike at the Port of Vancouver and the looming strike on the East Coast and the Gulf may…

Canadian Railroad Shutdown

Published August 22, 2024

Canada’s two largest railroads shut down on Thursday. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says this directly affects shipments on the Canadian Pacific Railway which dips into Canada. “We’re hoping this will be a short-lived stoppage,”…

ND Grain Dealers Host Insurance Forum

Published July 19, 2024

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association hosted an insurance forum on Thursday in Bismarck, North Dakota covering various topics impacting producers in the state. "We covered the current state of the market and the perspective from the insurance side. Property-casualty insurance…

Limited Impact for Northern Plains for Now

Published December 21, 2023

The closing of two international border rail crossings between the U.S. and Mexico has not had much of an impact for the Northern Plains yet. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says that will change if…

Grain Elevators Ready for Fall Season

Published September 20, 2023

Logistics at North Dakota grain elevators has not been a big issue so far. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says that could change. "It's an interesting situation. It sounds like the wheat has not been…

A Game-Changer

Published January 17, 2023

When operational, the three proposed soybean crush facilities in North Dakota are expected to utilize nearly 70 percent of the state’s soybean production. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says that will be a game-changer for…

Smaller, But Bigger

Published January 16, 2023

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the industry has seen consolidation and facility closures in the past five years. "Membership is smaller but bigger, if that makes sense," said Letcher. "A smaller number but larger firms.…

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Possible Rail Strike Complicates Northern Plains Grain Movement

Published October 12, 2022

Members of the third largest railroad union voted against ratification of the tentative contract agreement with the Class I railroads. Negotiations will resume in hopes of preventing a strike. A strike could happen as soon as November 19. If a…

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Concerns Linger on Possible Rail Strike

Published September 13, 2022

A rail strike would hit North Dakota at the worst possible time. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Director Stu Letcher says grain elevators are getting ready to ship small grains and soon, the soybeans. "A rail strike at this…

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ND Grain Dealers Respond to Railroad Reporting Requirements

Published May 6, 2022

The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association is glad to see the Surface Transportation Board take this step to try and give some certainty in the timeline for rail service recovery. According to Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher, this shows…

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Ag May Seed Ripple Effect From Port Strikes

Canadian Railroad Shutdown

ND Grain Dealers Host Insurance Forum

Limited Impact for Northern Plains for Now

Grain Elevators Ready for Fall Season

A Game-Changer

Smaller, But Bigger

Possible Rail Strike Complicates Northern Plains Grain Movement

Concerns Linger on Possible Rail Strike

ND Grain Dealers Respond to Railroad Reporting Requirements

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