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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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In 1863 the first monthly crop report was published by the USDA


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Dec 919'0 877'0 914'4s 48'2
Mar 928'0 895'0 922'0s 40'0
May 923'0 907'0 923'0s 40'0
 
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Sep 825'6 780'0 822'2s 56'4
Dec 850'4 805'0 847'0s 56'2
Mar 870'0 841'0 870'0s 55'2
May 865'0 865'0 884'2s 55'2
 
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Sep 852'0 811'0 846'6s 50'6
Dec 875'4 835'4 870'6s 52'0
Mar 895'0 855'0 892'2s 45'2
May 902'0 885'0 902'0s 48'0
 
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Sep 524'0 513'4 522'2s 14'2
Dec 544'4 532'4 542'0s 14'2
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Mar 580.0 573.4 575.5s 3.0
 
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Aug 1252'0 1235'0 1243'0s 22'4
Sep 1249'0 1224'0 1234'4s 21'0
Nov 1257'0 1225'0 1239'0s 17'0
Jan 1273'0 1245'0 1256'6s 17'0
Mar 1283'0 1263'0 1272'0s 16'2
 
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Aug 102.550 101.150 101.450s - 0.900
Oct 109.100 107.050 107.200s - 1.350
 
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Aug 115.350 113.900 114.075s - 1.425
Sep 116.700 115.400 115.875s - 1.325
 
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Aug 86.225 84.800 85.975s 1.575
Oct 77.950 76.050 76.975s 0.075

Newsom on the Market
8/06 2:12 PM
Sometimes, most times, the horse you are riding knows far more than you do. I was reminded of this truth once again this past weekend.
BP, Verenium Work on Cellulosic Ethanol
8/06 2:10 PM
Oil giant BP is building its alternative fuels resume, joining forces with Verenium Corp, a cellulosic-ethanol producer. BP has also supported research efforts into butanol.
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8/06 2:08 PM
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8/05 9:57 AM
Heat takes a hidden toll on corn crop growth, according to DTN Agronomist Dan Davidson.

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Scattered showers are expected across the southern part of the U.S., but mostly dry conditions will be in store for the Northern Plains and Midwest states. » More DTN Weather Commentary

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