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 made its first major Food for Peace announcement after taking over the program following the end of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USDA released details of an agreement to provide up to 215,000 metric tons of commodities to seven countries.
The U.S. Department of Treasury released proposed guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit and has scheduled a public May 2026 public hearing.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requesting DEF system data from manufacturers to address sudden diesel equipment failures in potential rulemaking.
The Trump administration reversed equipment manufacturers' Clean Air Act interpretation, clarifying farmers and independent shops can temporarily disable emissions systems for repairs.
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