WHEAT
STAFF BLOG AG RIGHT An August both good and bad
This is perfect weather to harvest wheat. The days are long, warm and dry, with little wind. On a recent trip through northeast North Dakota, I saw dozens of combines roaring through wheat fields. Ch...
Posted on 8/7/12 at 9:53 AM
Minnesota farmer elected NAWG president
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Minnesota wheat farmer Erik Younggren was elected and installed as the National Association of Wheat Growers’ 50th president at the association’s board of directors meeting held March 3.
By Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers , March 05, 2012
Firm markets start new month
The corn market gained 8 to 10 cents in both old and new crop contracts last week. Corn found support from smaller South American production and tighter U.S. old crop ending stock estimates. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will release its next monthly crop production and supply/demand report on March 9.
By Ray Grabanski , March 05, 2012
Trading training
FARGO, N.D. — The Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department at North Dakota State University in Fargo is developing a commodity trading room (CTR) in Barry Hall on the North Dakota State University campus in Fargo.
By William W. Wilson , March 05, 2012
Should grain broker bonds be increased?
FARGO, N.D. — The Anderson Seed Co. Inc., case — with some $4 million in unpaid sunflower deliveries in two states — is the latest case that screams out for higher bond amounts for elevators in cases of insolvency, a North Dakota lawyer says.
By Mikkel Pates , March 05, 2012
Soybeans take a strong lead
The corn market lost 5 cents in March and 15 cents in December last week. Corn continued to trade in its sideways pattern. The market found support from fresh export sales along with tight ending stocks, while the new crop market is finding pressure from larger acreage and yield estimates.
By Ray Grabanski , February 27, 2012
A decade down the field
Change is the only constant in Northern Plains agriculture. Every year, week and hour bring new challenges and new opportunities to area farmers and agribusinesses. Agweek asked a number of officials in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana what they think area ag will be like in 2022.
By Jonathan Knutson , February 27, 2012
A wave of export sales
The corn market gained 10 cents last week. The futures came under pressure mid-week with larger acreage and production estimates for 2012. Buying interest did resurface late last week with fresh export sales.
By Ray Grabanski , February 20, 2012
USDA report offers little surprise
The corn market lost 10 cents last week as there were no big surprises in the U.S. Department of Agriculture supply and demand report. Traders were expecting tighter stocks and an increase in exports, which did materialize and was built into the market.
By Ray Grabanski , February 13, 2012
February starts on firm footing
The corn market remained unchanged last week and traded near $6.40 in the March contract. The futures traded in a sideways pattern last week as it lacked any fresh news. Decent export sales last week, a firm cash market and lack of farmer selling offered support.
By Ray Grabanski , February 08, 2012
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