Northern Crops Marketing and Investments, Ltd. (NCMI) is a full service commodity brokerage firm located at 142 Christian Drive in Grand Forks, 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.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on Wednesday announced the New World Screwworm Grand Challenge, which allocates up to $100 million for innovative projects aimed at preventing the pest from spreading into the U.S. from Mexico.
South Dakota ranching family Charles and Heather Maude were indicted over a dispute in land ownership and fence line placement, even though the fence had been in place for more than 75 years. They feared what would happen to their fifth-generation ranch and their family.
Seven of the eight major fertilizers are lower in price for the second week of January 2026. One fertilizer was slightly higher compared to last month. No nutrient prices were lower or higher by a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Congress will have to look at a separate piece of legislation to increase aid for farmers after an appropriations bill negotiated by lawmakers doesn't include such funding. Farm groups continue to campaign for aid.
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