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Northern Crops Marketing and Investments, Ltd. (NCMI) is a full service commodity brokerage firm located in Langdon, North Dakota, the heart of North America's agriculture production area.

We specialize in agricultural risk management and marketing strategies. We also trade through R. J. O'Brien & Associates, our clearinghouse.  

NCMI's primary objective is to help clients spread, transfer, and limit risk. We utilize futures and options, along with cash contracts, to hedge. Basis, premiums, and discounts are also monitored closely. We have a variety of clientele across the United States and agri-business contacts worldwide.

Our goal is to combine our experience with the latest technology to provide quality, personal service. NCMI is committed to directly communicating with clients on a regular basis to establish and execute a marketing plan.


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Tolman Defends Ethanol, Again
Even if Congress waives the RFS this year, the U.S. ethanol industry will still stay on track to produce 9 billion gallons, according to the CEO of the National Corn Growers Association.

 
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Leaders Skeptical of Farm Bill Reforms
5/09 1:55 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said there are a lot of things to recommend in the farm bill, but it could go farther in terms of reforms. Minority Leader John Boehner said he intends to vote against the bill, but wouldn't say if he would recommend that to other Republicans.
Bush Veto Could Plow Under Farm Bill
5/09 1:53 PM
House and Senate negotiators on Thursday declared they have a farm bill that could see a final vote next week, but President Bush's key men on the farm bill declared the president will veto the legislation.
Dr. Dan Talks Agronomy
5/09 1:51 PM
With corn planting delayed by rain, there may be great temptation to switch to soybeans. DTN Agronomist Dan Davidson and others say to consider yield losses, seed availability, increased pest pressure and other factors before making that switch.
Lawmakers Mull Ethanol Policy
5/08 2:02 PM
Some members of Congress, looking for ways to affect the price of food, want to see if eliminating the support of ethanol would have an impact, but the high price of oil -- not government incentives -- is moving ethanol production, some experts say.

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Saturday Brings More Rain to Midwest
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The central U.S. was dry with mostly cool weather, Friday, except for Texas and the Deep South. Saturday will bring renewed rain to the western and northern Midwest, with rain and snow in the Northern Plains. » More DTN Weather Commentary

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