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Grain and Livestock Markets End Day Mixed
Published May 2, 2018
Grain markets closed mostly lower with Kansas City wheat showing the strength of the market due to the Winter Wheat Tour. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson explains wheat was almost up to its highs before backing off.Less Anxiety Seen Over Trade
Published May 2, 2018
The markets go up and down, but Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says there has been a calming effect on the trade. "The potential trade war still remains the 500-pound gorilla in the room. However, it's quieted…Updates to the Livestock Indemnity Program
Published May 2, 2018
On April 24, USDA announced changes to its Livestock Indemnity Program. Producers who lost livestock to diseases directly related to an eligible adverse weather event may now be eligible for assistance. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Livestock Program Specialist Brad…Fieldwork Just Starting in South Dakota
Published May 2, 2018
Chester, South Dakota farmer Keith Alverson has about 20 percent of his corn crop in the ground. “We’re likely going to start beans this weekend," he says. "We’ve had some rain the last few evenings. It’s delayed starting anything. People are…Good Planting Weather Ahead for Northern Plains
Published May 2, 2018
In the short-term, farmers should be able to continue planting progress in the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be absolutely dry. “We do have fast moving disturbances pushing through…An Earnings Uptick for Land O’Lakes
Published May 2, 2018
For the first quarter, Land O’Lakes reports net earnings of $115.7 million. That compares to nearly $110 million in the same period last year. The co-op’s financial performance was driven by its Animal Nutrition business segment. The Dairy Foods division…Freeze Damage in Kansas Winter Wheat
Published May 2, 2018
Kansas Wheat Communications Director Marsha Boswell is on the Wheat Quality Council's Winter Wheat Tour. Today, her group is traveling south of Colby, Kansas toward Wichita. “As we’ve gone further south, we have seen more freeze damage. When you cut…Pulling the Trigger on Soybean Prices
Published May 2, 2018
With new crop soybean prices above $10, Top Third Ag Marketing market analyst Jeff French is telling soybean farmers to lock in a floor under soybeans. “We don’t know what will happen with our export markets. In my opinion, we…Weather Continues to Impact Wheat Market
Published May 2, 2018
Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says the wheat market continues to trade the weather. “We’ve come up pretty good on the wheat reacting to the wheat tour," says Utterback. "The wheat has some damage. People are focused on a potential…