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Scrambling for Fertilizer at Times
Published May 9, 2018
Keeping up with fertilizer demand has ag retailers scrambling at times. Halstad Elevator Company General Manager Robin Stene says there is plenty of fertilizer. The product is just not where it needs to be at times. “Logistically, there will be…CHS Insurance Sold to USI Insurance Services
Published May 9, 2018
A New York-based company, USI Insurance Services, has finalized its acquisition of CHS Insurance. CHS Insurance was formerly known as Ag States Group and was part of the cooperative, CHS Inc. CHS Insurance provided insurance to farm cooperatives throughout the…Trump and Xi Discuss Trade
Published May 9, 2018
Trade was on the agenda when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked by phone Tuesday. In a statement, the White House said Trump is committed to having a trade relationship with China that is balanced and benefits…Canola Minute
Published May 8, 2018
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Associate Director Sheri Coleman continues the conversation about the Worlds of Flavors Conference.Review ’18 Weed Control Plans
Published May 8, 2018
Now is the time for farmers to be evaluating their weed control plans for the 2018 growing season. Maverick Ag agronomist Mark Rohrich, based in Ashley, North Dakota, tell farmers to stick with the plan they had going into the…Livestock, Grain Markets Close Mixed
Published May 8, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it was a decent day in the grain and oilseed markets, especially for soybeans. The livestock markets were under pressure for most of the day on Tuesday.Crop Watch
Published May 8, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings you reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. RRFN made stops in Minnesota at Halstad, Ada and Mahnomen Check out this Facebook video near Hillsboro, North Dakota where Sarah…MFBF Update
Published May 8, 2018
Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser provides a legislative update.Strong Support for the Grains at Midday
Published May 8, 2018
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Jim Emter says the grains are in a recovery or retrace back to keep things in line. “On Thursday, we’ll get USDA’s crop report. It’s our first complete outlook of new crop supply and…