Markets Articles
Uncertainty Surrounds Spring Wheat Acres
Published May 27, 2022
The wheat acreage mix is an unknown in the United States with prevented plant playing a role. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says traders are very unsure about acres. "I think the market is very nervous post…Spring Wheat and Soybean Markets Stay Higher
Published May 27, 2022
Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the Minneapolis spring wheat contract is trying to incentivize planting while there’s a window to get it done. "After June 5, it's really difficult to grow a very good spring wheat crop. There's…Racing the Rain
Published May 26, 2022
Farmers are racing the rain to plant many crops, including canola. Near New England, North Dakota, Jon Wert says it has been slow going. "We're up against a planting deadline at the end of May. We would finish in time,…U.S.-Canada Dairy Trade Dispute
Published May 26, 2022
The United States is challenging Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quota system. This is the second time the U.S. has gone to a dispute settlement panel over Canadian dairy policy. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said “Canada’s protectionist dairy policies…China-Brazil Negotiating a Trade Deal
Published May 25, 2022
China and Brazil are working on a bilateral trade agreement. During the early negotiations, China is taking steps to accept Brazilian corn. China still needs to approve the biotech corn traits produced in Brazil and its not known how long…Chinese Veg Oil Consumption Declines
Published May 25, 2022
The two-month shutdown of Shanghai due to the pandemic is having a significant impact on the vegetable oil market. The National Grains and Oils Information Center says China’s demand for all edible oils is down 8.5 percent from one year…Polish Ports at Capacity
Published May 25, 2022
Due to the war, Ukraine is blocked from its Black Sea ports and rerouting grain exports through Poland. However, the company that operates the dry bulk terminals in Poland says its ports are already at full capacity. OT Logistics is…WTO Members Asked to Address Food Security
Published May 25, 2022
The World Trade Organization will meet for a ministerial conference in mid-June. Ahead of the event, the WTO’s director general said agriculture needs to address the potential food crisis, but gaps remain between key trading partners.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 23, 2022
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says soybeans are seeing strong demand. The cattle-on-feed report also delivered bearish news. Cattle futures have also been dragged down by…