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Weather and Politics Lead to Market Volatility

Published February 7, 2025

The grain markets are on a roller coaster ride to start 2025. "There's just a lot of moving parts here," said NDSU Extension Economist Frayne Olson. "I always remind everybody that the two biggest things we don't know are weather…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published June 21, 2021

Timely rain was seen this weekend over a large portion of the Northern Plains and Midwest. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers insight into the current…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published June 14, 2021

The forecast calls for a change in the weather pattern. That news, plus, extreme volatility are driving the markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has more details in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published June 1, 2021

Corn, soybeans and wheat are starting this week with double digit gains. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the record-breaking heat expected this week is one factor. The economy is opening back up and that is also positive…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published May 17, 2021

Market volatility and weather are two big factors in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also considers rising input costs and inflation.

Cattle Market Volatility Not Going Away Overnight

Published August 30, 2019

There has been a lot of volatility in the cattle markets lately. NDSU Extension livestock economist Tim Petry says that volatility will not go away overnight. For Northern Plains cattle producers, their eyes are on the corn market and feeder…

Volatility Continues to be a Market Story

Published June 13, 2019

Is volatility becoming the new “normal” for the grain markets? There are certainly several factors playing into that volatility as of late, including trade tensions and planting delays. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says while the marketplace is trading…

Weed Scientists Discuss Dicamba with EPA

Published August 20, 2018

Academic weed scientists had two calls with the Environmental Protection Agency last week to reflect and discuss dicamba use in the 2018 growing season. RRFN’s Carah Hart reports EPA is getting closer to making a decision on dicamba use moving…

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Weather and Politics Lead to Market Volatility

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

Cattle Market Volatility Not Going Away Overnight

Volatility Continues to be a Market Story

Weed Scientists Discuss Dicamba with EPA

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