Markets Articles
China Leads in Way of Ag Exports
Published August 5, 2022
China is on track to be the leading international buyer of U.S. agricultural products for the third consecutive year. The total value of exported good to China reached record levels in the first half of 2022. Data published by the…Optimism Despite Volatile Markets
Published August 4, 2022
The AgCountry Farm Credit Services board met this past week in Willmar, Minnesota and made a side trip to Farmfest Wednesday. After meeting with farmers at the trade show and at its customer appreciation picnics in three states, AgCountry President…Demand Becomes a Market Driver
Published August 4, 2022
With much of the U.S. corn and soybean crop heading into grain fill, Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says demand will become the market driver. "Supplies will be determined in the next few weeks. Then, we're going…Weather Uncertainties Remain for the Grain Markets
Published August 3, 2022
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Alan Knobloch says traders are pulling money off the table because of weather uncertainty. "The market is basically standing here saying what's going on? We don't want to own this stuff. We've got a bigger crop…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 1, 2022
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the weather forecast continues to be hot. The soybeans, corn and wheat markets aren't so hot, moving lower due to…Agview Live Tackles Hot Topics
Published August 1, 2022
Geopolitical events, record-setting commodity prices, and farm equipment demand are just a few of the topics being tackled at this year’s Bell Bank Agview Live event. Bell Bank Business Development Senior Vice President Lynn Paulson says when it comes to…Black Sea Shipment Considered Bearish
Published August 1, 2022
The markets are reacting as the first shipment of grain makes its way out of Ukraine. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi sees this as a major development. "Assuming they leave safely, that's very bearish the the markets," said…First Shipment Moves Out of Odesa
Published August 1, 2022
A ship carrying Ukrainian grain left the Port of Odesa for the first time since the Russian invasion. The ship is carrying more than 26,000 tons of corn and is expected to arrive in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday for inspection.…Ukrainian Agribusiness Leader Dies in Russian Strike
Published August 1, 2022
The owner of a major Ukrainian grain company and is wife were killed over the weekend by a Russian bombing. Nibulon, based on the border with a region occupied by Russia, specializes in the production and export of wheat, barley…