Markets Articles
Tight Margins Offset Higher Milk Check
Published April 19, 2022
U.S. milk production is below year-ago levels and milk prices are moving to record highs. If the futures market holds, the average all-milk price for the second half of the year will be at $27 per hundredweight. In more ‘normal’…ITC Rules on Organic Indian Soymeal
Published April 19, 2022
The International Trade Commission has ruled subsidized organic soybean meal from India is hurting U.S. producers. The Commerce Department already determined India is exporting this product at less than fair market value. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are being sought.Ag Exports Forecast to Surpass a Record $183 Billion
Published April 18, 2022
According to the USDA, U.S. agricultural exports in 2022 are projected to be a record $183.5 billion. That’s up $8 billion from the 2021 forecast. Increases are expected in most commodities with oilseeds leading the charge. Soybean exports are forecast…Panama Requests Revised Ag Tariffs
Published April 18, 2022
U.S. agricultural organizations urged the U.S. Trade Representative and USDA to oppose tariff elimination changes of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. The agreement, which went into effect in October of 2012, is still being fully implemented with gradual tariff reductions…Beef Demand Expected to Increase
Published April 18, 2022
Demand for beef ahead of the summer months is expected to increase. DTN Livestock Market Analyst ShayLe Stewart expects prices to rise once we get past the summer hump. "As we get through the dog days of summer that pressure…Cropland Prices Increase
Published April 18, 2022
Cropland prices, on average, increased 10.9 percent from 2021 to 2022. In contrast, statewide cash rent only increased 3.1 percent. North Dakota State University Extension Agricultural Finance Specialist Bryon Parman said there are differences regionally. "The southeast increased just over…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 18, 2022
Wheat, corn and soybeans are starting the week higher. Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management is featured in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets and says the slow planting progress has the market's attention.…Ag Shipments Stuck in Black Sea Ports
Published April 18, 2022
Due to the Russian blockade, more than 80 shipping vessels are stuck in Ukrainian seaports. Most of those ships are carrying ag commodities. The agriculture ministry is estimating 1.25 million tons of grains and oilseeds are stuck on these ships…Top Four Largest Meatpacking CEO’s Invited to House Hearing
Published April 17, 2022
The House Agriculture Committee have invited the top four largest meatpacking CEOs from Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing to testify at the upcoming hearing on cattle markets and price increases for consumers. In addition to the CEOs,…