Northern Crops Marketing & Investments, Ltd.


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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 1906 the first caterpillar tractor powered by gasoline engine was produced by Holt Company
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Senate Passes Retroactive Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a tax-extenders bill that includes a tax credit for biodiesel after months of delay, with the bill's passage cheered by biodiesel producers across the country.

Pilot Offers E85 Fuel at Three New Locations in Tennessee

Biofuels Group Refutes New Report Critical of Biofuels

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@MW - WHEAT - SPRING - MGE
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Mar			499'4s	-2'4
May	507'0	505'2	505'2	-1'2
Jul	518'2	518'2	518'2	0'6
Sep			529'4s	-5'2

W - WHEAT - CBOT
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Mar	471'4	471'4	470'6s	-7'6
May	491'0	479'2	481'4s	-8'0
Jul	497'2	493'0	494'4s	-7'6
Sep	518'0	508'4	511'0s	-7'2

KW - WHEAT - KCBT
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Mar			484'0s	-6'2
May	500'4	490'0	491'0s	-6'4
Jul	511'4	501'0	501'6s	-6'4
Sep	520'4	513'4	513'2s	-6'6

C - CORN - CBOT
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Mar	360'4	353'4	355'4s	-3'2
May	370'4	362'4	365'4s	-3'4
Jul	379'6	374'4	376'4s	-3'4
Sep	388'6	384'2	385'4s	-3'2

@O - OATS - CBOT
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Mar			213'0s	-5'0
May	220'6	212'2	213'4	-4'4
Jul	225'2	222'0	222'0	-4'4

@RS - CANOLA - ICEFC
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Mar			388.4s	2.5
May	387.6	387.0	387.0	- 0.4
Jul			392.5s	2.6

S - SOYBEANS - CBOT
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Mar	955'0	948'0	952'0s	10'4
May	964'0	942'0	958'0s	10'4
Jul	971'0	950'0	965'4s	9'4
Aug			962'4s	9'4
Sep	949'0	936'0	947'2s	8'6

LC - LIVE CATTLE - CME
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Apr	94.600	93.800	93.875s	- 0.525
Jun	92.125	91.450	91.725s	- 0.600

FC - FEEDER CATTLE - CME
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Mar	102.325	101.700	102.000s	- 0.350
Apr	105.800	104.850	105.025s	- 1.000

LH - LEAN HOGS - CME
	High	Low	Last	Chg
Apr	73.000	72.250	72.550s	0.150
May	78.100	77.000	78.050s	0.125

US Corn Prices May Find Support

3/10 3:47 PM

World corn production and stocks are higher, according to USDA's latest reports, but the stocks-to-use ratio shows the surplus is shrinking. That may bolster U.S. corn prices as the market tries to buy more acres.

Seed Trait Battles Raise Eyebrows

3/10 9:19 AM

While a series of national workshops aim to take a broad look at agricultural competition, seeds will take center stage at the initial event this week in Ankeny, Iowa.

DTN Fertilizer Outlook

3/10 9:17 AM

Domestic prices for ammonia, urea and potash are expected to remain flat for the short term, while prices for DAP are expected to rise.

For Argument's Sake

3/09 5:42 PM

Ethanol prices have moved from a strong premium to RBOB futures to a sharp discount. Strong demand in gasoline markets and sluggish ethanol markets are changing the pricing dynamics between the two.

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Latest DTN Soybean Rust News

Rust Confirmed in Ala., Tex.

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Langdon, ND

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Temp:	33^oF	Feels Like:	25^oF
Humid:	99%	Dew Pt:	33^oF
Barom:	29.85	Wind Dir:	N
Cond:	Partly Cloudy	Wind Spd:	12 mph
Sunrise:	6:56	Sunset:	6:34
As reported at PILOT MOUND, MB at 9:00 PM


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Langdon, ND

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Snow, Rain Continue Thursday

Bryce Anderson (Bio)
DTN Meteorologist

Thursday will be a typical March day, with snow in the northern and central Plains, and rain in the Midwest through Southeast. » More DTN Weather Commentary

Posted at 2:32PM
Wed Mar 10, 2010 CST

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	While a series of national workshops aim to take a broad look at agricultural competition, seeds will take center stage at the initial event this week in Ankeny, Iowa. See DTN Ag News. BCounting the Competitors - 1... The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to approve a nearly $150 billion bill that extends dozens of tax credits including the $1-per-gallon biodiesel credit. It also includes a $1.5 billion agriculture disaster aid package. See DTN Ag News. BSenate OKs Tax-Credit Bill... World corn production and stocks are higher, according to USDA's latest reports, but the stocks-to-use ratio shows the surplus is shrinking. That may bolster U.S. corn prices as the market tries to buy more acres. See DTN Ag News. BCorn Prices May Find Support... Domestic prices for ammonia, urea and potash are expected to remain flat for the short term, while prices for DAP are expected to rise. See DTN Ag News. BDTN Fertilizer Outlook... Soybean meal demand has been strong this crop year and will likely continue, providing the U.S. can remain competitively priced compared to other exporting countries. See DTN Ag News. BCovering the Basis...

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