Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 9, 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 market and delayed planting has been supportive to the wheat market. Cold, wet conditions are the big negative…StatsCan Report Reviews Stocks Situation
Published May 9, 2022
Canadian corn and soybean stocks are up over one year ago. Meanwhile, stocks of wheat, barley and canola are lower. According to Friday’s report, corn stocks are up 14 percent from one year ago at 9.2 million metric tons. The…Weather Market Premiums Lifted
Published May 6, 2022
Grain traders have begun pulling some of the weather premium out of the corn and soybean markets. Allendale Chief Analyst Rich Nelson says there has not been a big shift in market mentality, but traders are becoming more cautious. "At…A Partial Planting Delay Already Factored Into Grain Markets
Published May 5, 2022
StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the grain markets already factor in a partial delay in spring planting. There’s an expectation for the majority of U.S. crops to get planted. "When you look at where we're at here…FAPRI Adjusts Ag Outlook
Published May 4, 2022
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute has updated its baseline economic outlook to reflect the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on markets. This report calls for higher commodity prices, higher production expenses and higher food costs than reported in…Putin Responds to “Unfriendly Actions” Taken by U.S. and Others
Published May 4, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order, shutting down exports. Putin is also ordering his government to compile a list of sanctions against foreign companies and individuals. This action is being taken to retaliate against the United States and…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 3, 2022
Planting delays have helped push wheat futures higher. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management also discusses the soybean oil market. Indonesia's on-again, off-again palm oil decisions has kept…The Bull Pen with Tommy Grisafi
Published May 2, 2022
Grain markets are lower to start the week, but trend is still bullish. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the market needs bushels. "Two years ago, corn was in the lower $3 money and going to $2 with…What Will Acreage Look Like?
Published May 1, 2022
While prevent plant talk is starting to surface in conversations, Advance Trading Ag Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi doesn’t expect a serious prevent plant conversation until Mid-May. "We'll knock off the prevent plant talk until about May 10. Then, we'll…