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South American Crop Forecast
Published April 8, 2022
In the April supply and demand report, USDA raised Brazilian corn production two million tons to 116 million metric tons. The adjustment reflects an increased crop production area with no change in the yield expectations. As expected, Brazil’s soybean production…Few Surprises in April WASDE Report
Published April 8, 2022
USDA made no changes to U.S. corn ending stocks and only minor changes to wheat and soybean stocks. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the biggest surprise in Friday's report was with corn exports. "The USDA lowered corn and…Drought-Related Herd Reduction is Evident
Published April 8, 2022
Last year's drought brought more cows to the sales barn. With conditions still dry, the number cows heading to auction are rising again. "We just saw some guys selling bred cows this week and they're going to keep coming unless…Scared to Sell, Scared Not to Sell
Published April 8, 2022
While commodity prices remain strong, rising input costs bring a level of uncertainty to crop producers. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says farmers are nervous about what could happen. "We're too scared to sell…NDSP Holding Town Hall Meetings in Casselton
Published April 7, 2022
North Dakota Soybean Processors will host town hall discussions on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss the proposed Casselton, North Dakota soybean crush plant. There’s an open house with NDSP representatives available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the city…MN Lawmakers Press for Dairy Market Access
Published April 7, 2022
Members of the Minnesota congressional delegation are calling on the Biden administration to reject Canada's recent dairy trade proposals. A letter was sent to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to demand the market access included…Grain Traders Preparing for April WASDE Report
Published April 6, 2022
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects USDA to increase demand and decrease carryout in Friday's report. "Demand should be steady to higher. USDA is going to have to grapple with this 89.5 million acres in their balance sheet in…World Wheat Supplies Tighten
Published April 6, 2022
The U.S. winter wheat crop may be smaller than expected. "The drought in the plains is bringing down the national winter wheat crop conditions," says Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist, StoneX Group. "The latest condition index score was the second…FAPRI Expects Volatility to Continue
Published April 5, 2022
Agricultural markets have faced extreme volatility due to trade disputes, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute says the price of crude oil has increased due to the war, which…