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Rail Moving at a Steady Pace

Published October 23, 2020

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says there hasn’t been an issue with rail traffic yet as shuttle turns to the Pacific Northwest have held steady at slightly more than two-and-a-half turns per month. "If we…

ND Grain Dealers Association Meets in Fargo

Published January 20, 2020

The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association is meeting in Fargo this week for their 108th convention. Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the group will discuss trade and tariffs, weather and grain quality issues, and the state grain licensing program.…

Wet Corn and Propane Shortages Stop ND Harvest

Published November 25, 2019

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says propane shortages and extremely wet corn are bringing harvest to a standstill. "The corn coming in has test weights ranging from the low-40s to the high end of 56…

Grain Elevators Prepare for a Challenging Crop

Published September 4, 2019

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice-President Stu Letcher says when it comes time to harvest corn, quality could challenge grain elevators and available markets. "Crop uncertainty is the biggest concern." Even if the corn makes it across the finish…

Comprehensive Study Will Evaluate Grain Buyer Licenses

Published May 2, 2019

A study looking at the licensing of grain buyers was recently approved by the North Dakota legislature. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Stu Letcher says the study is a good move. "We advocated for a comprehensive review for the next…

ND Legislative Report

Published February 22, 2019

A bill providing more authority on licensing public warehouses and grain buyers passed in the North Dakota Senate. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the association would also like to see stronger bonding in the…

ND Grain Dealers Association to Meet in Fargo

Published January 17, 2019

The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association will host their annual convention January 20 through 22 in Fargo. Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says along with a trade show, there will be educational seminars and workshops. "Will Secor from CoBank will discuss…

Elevators Hesitate to Take More Grain

Published September 18, 2018

The lack of an export market out of the Pacific Northwest is causing soybean basis levels in the Northern Plains to widen to $1.50 to $1.70 under November futures. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says…

ND Elevators are ‘Wait and See’ on Soybeans

Published August 19, 2018

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the normal soybean harvest preparation is underway at country elevators. "You've got to weigh the risk of quality loss in a pile versus losing the handle on the soybeans.…

Strike Could Impact U.S. Grain Movement

Published May 30, 2018

More than 3,000 conductors and engineers at Canadian Pacific Railway walked off the job Tuesday night. A tentative deal is in place for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This strike could shut down CP’s freight service north of the…

Articles tagged under: Stu Letcher

Rail Moving at a Steady Pace

ND Grain Dealers Association Meets in Fargo

Wet Corn and Propane Shortages Stop ND Harvest

Grain Elevators Prepare for a Challenging Crop

Comprehensive Study Will Evaluate Grain Buyer Licenses

ND Legislative Report

ND Grain Dealers Association to Meet in Fargo

Elevators Hesitate to Take More Grain

ND Elevators are ‘Wait and See’ on Soybeans

Strike Could Impact U.S. Grain Movement

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