Markets Articles
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,…Beet Stock Values
Published April 17, 2022
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, last week there was only one American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sale for five shares at $4,500. “While the season is winding down,” Menke said,”we still have shares for sale…The Acreage Battle at Play in the Markets
Published April 15, 2022
Corn and soybeans closed mixed before the holiday weekend, while the wheat market saw more of a substantial sell-off. U.S. Commodities Vice President Jason Roose says the acreage mix continues to be in play. "At $7 corn and $16 beans,…Prevent Plant Possible with Planting Delays
Published April 14, 2022
Planting progress is expected to remain slow across the entire Corn Belt. "Soil temperatures are not at germination threshold," said Dan Basse, president, AgResource Company. "Farmers don't want to put seed in the ground and hope it comes up in…