Markets Articles
More Demand for Lower Value Beef Cuts
Published February 23, 2022
The beef cutout values inverted on Tuesday with the Select cutout worth more than Choice. "Specialty cuts are not selling, and the cheaper products have higher demand," said Jacob Burks, market analyst, AgMarket.Net. "I made the comment that we should…Dry Bean Markets Hold Steady
Published February 22, 2022
According to the weekly report from USDA Market News, the dry bean trade remains light with moderate demand. Grower prices for pintos, blacks and navy beans remain unchanged in the Northarvest region. Here's the report.Dry Bean Scene
Published February 22, 2022
Dry bean exports are down from the explosive sales seen one year ago. In the Dry Bean Scene, U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter says sales are expected to pick up in key export markets but will not…Processing Power
Published February 22, 2022
Midwest Ag Energy operates two ethanol plants in North Dakota; Blue Flint Ethanol at Underwood and Dakota Spirit Energy at Spiritwood. During the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo, Midwest Ag Energy CEO Jeff Zuger said the interest in low carbon…Current Fertilizer Market Differs From 2008
Published February 21, 2022
Speaking at today's North Dakota Corn and Soybean Expo, StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville said fertilizer prices will likely remain high through the first half of the spring season. "After that, it is somewhat of a crap shoot with…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 21, 2022
Soybeans continue to see new contract highs. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the U.S. is enjoying strong soybean demand while Brazil suffers from crop losses.…Beet Stock Values
Published February 20, 2022
According to Acres & Shares owner, Jayson Menke, last week was the quietest week of American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trading of 2022. There was only one brokered sale of 25 shares at $4,350 per share.Sizable Sale for Hub City Livestock
Published February 18, 2022
The Hub City Livestock Auction Market had over 8,000 head move through the barn for Wednesday’s sale. Co-owner Steve Hellwig says it was the second biggest sale he’s seen at the Aberdeen market in the last 30 years. "The buyers…Corn Matters
Published February 18, 2022
A Corn Trade School will be held in Alexandria, Minnesota March 16. In this edition of Corn Matters, Northern Crops Institute Executive Director Mark Jirik says this event will provide an inside view of trade policy and market development. This…