Fundamentals of Supply and Demand Take Center Stage
Supply and demand fundamentals are coming into focus, with the added potential for a weather-driven rally as the GFS model shifts weekend rain expectations. Grain and oilseed futures are trading mixed in what’s been a relatively quiet
Less Volatility in the Markets on Tuesday
Grains markets are mixed to lower with livestock trading their way a bit higher on Tuesday. Overall, there seems to be less volatility in the markets today. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for
Nanobubble Technology Improving Dairy Wastewater Treatment
BROOKINGS, S.D. — April 15, 2025 — When dairy products are produced, wastewater is generated. This wastewater, containing pathogens, organic compounds, nutrients and other pollutants, must be treated before it is discharged into surface water as the
South Dakota Century Farms & Ranches Invited to Apply for Recognition
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) are honored to recognize longstanding South Dakota family farms and ranches through the Century Farm and Ranch program
Early Planting Progress: Corn at 4%, Soybeans at 2% Nationwide
According to the USDA’s Crop Progress report released on April 14, 2025, U.S. corn planting is progressing slightly behind the five-year average. As of April 13, 4% of the nation’s corn crop had been planted, compared to
Bushel and CFA Partner to Provide Cooperative Members & Farmers Access to Digital Payments
FARGO, N.D., April 15, 2025 – Bushel, a leader in digital payments and workflow solutions for agriculture, announced the Cooperative Finance Association (CFA) will integrate with Bushel’s digital wallet as an embedded finance solution for its members. This
EarthOptics Publishes 2025 Predictive Ag Report, Helping Farmers Quantify Yield Risks and Optimize Planning
MINNEAPOLIS (April 15, 2025) — Farmers across the Midwest have a powerful, updated tool to help with crop planning this season. The third annual Predictive Ag Report, published today by EarthOptics, a leader in soil analysis and crop planning technologies.
A Growing Opportunity for Mid-South Farmers
As Mid-South farmers prepare for soybean planting following their cover crops this spring, a new cropping system and revenue stream with winter canola may be a viable option to consider this fall. After a successful commercial winter
StoneX to Acquire R.J. O’Brien, Creating a Market Leader in Global Derivatives
NEW YORK, NY (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) (“StoneX”) announced Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire R.J. O’Brien (“RJO”), the oldest futures brokerage in the U.S., for an equity
FCS Provides Quarterly Ag Economy Update
The Farm Credit System says the U.S. economy entered 2025 with key indicators in favorable positions. Expectations for first quarter growth have been reduced, however, by weaker personal consumption, higher imports, and uncertainty around changes in global