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RRFN Rural Perspectives #50

Soybeans continue to be a point of discussion in the commodity markets. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen thinks there could be some confusion when interpreting soybean stock numbers from USDA. That market is very seasonal, so it’d be normal for the U.S. soybean sales to be lower in the coming months. Looking further down the road in the late July/August timeframe, Tangen says U.S. soybeans start to become more competitive again. Hear more in the latest RRFN Rural Perspectives podcast episode.

RRFN Rural Perspectives #49

AgCountry Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen joins Don Wick of the Red River Farm Network to discuss the latest happenings within ag commodity markets, including recent activity from China.

RRFN Rural Perspectives #48

In this week's RRFN Rural Perspectives podcast from AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen talks about the January Crop Production Summary and upcoming events from AgCountry

RRFN Rural Perspectives #47

Even though the soybean markets leveled off at the beginning of December, that market has found its foot ever since. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen says South American weather continues to be a driver. “We continue to see a lot of (soybean) demand. It is uncertain if Brazil will be able to fulfill that demand over the next six months.” Hear more from Tangen on a rally in the markets, the latest COVID-19 relief package and more in the latest RRFN Rural Perspectives podcast.

Episode 52 - Legislative Preview

Newly elected leaders will soon begin their terms across the country. We speak with AgCountry's Howard Olson, SVP government & public affairs, about the recent November election results and discuss what they mean for farmers and ranchers. We also preview of what's to come for the state legislators in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

RRFN Rural Perspectives #46

As 2020 comes to a close, the agriculture industry is still asking one important question: Will China meet phase one trade agreement requirements with the U.S.? “I think they will do their best, but I don’t know if the dollar target will be met,” said Katie Tangen, market education specialist at AgCountry Farm Credit Services. “It’s two-fold; how much and at what price. I do think we will see some sustained interest.” Tangen says the other piece of the puzzle is South America. Hear more by listening along!

Episode 51 - Cranberries

It’s the holiday season. With that comes a lot of tasty food. Odds are good that among that tasty food is cranberries. On this episode of the Rural Perspectives Podcast, we're going to learn all about the cranberry industry and what makes Wisconsin the perfect place to grow one of North America's only native fruits. Joining us is Mary Brazeau Brown, owner and operator of Glacial Lake Cranberries and Honestly Cranberry.

RRFN Rural Perspectives #45

There is a large inverse in the markets between old and new crop corn and soybeans. “I would be cautious about selling ahead. That will work when you have a carry, but then obviously you’d rather just go straight ahead to the new crop month,” says Katie Tangen, market education specialist at AgCountry Farm Credit Services. “When there is this large of an inverse, that is hard to erase. It’s not impossible, but it does mean you have to be sure of a couple things.” Hear more from Tangen in the latest RRFN Rural Perspectives.