Markets Articles
Waiting on More Details About South America’s Crop
Published January 31, 2022
The soybean market is holding firm as traders wait for South America's production numbers. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says there is a lot of uncertainty for traders. "I don't know how much higher soybeans can go,…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 31, 2022
A significant portion of the Brazilian crop is under stress due to hot, dry conditions. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson offers insight into the gains in the…Cattle Inventory Report to be Released Today
Published January 31, 2022
USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report will be released after the close of the futures market today. The report is expected to show continued herd liquidation and a decline in the cow herd.USDA Announces Effort to Ease Port Congestion
Published January 31, 2022
USDA is announcing plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for shippers of U.S. grown farm commodities. The Agriculture Department will partner with the port to set up a new 25-acre pop-up site to make…Beet Stock Values
Published January 31, 2022
Last week, 575 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares were brokered at $4,200 per share. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, the activity around $4,200 in recent weeks has pushed the seasonal brokered average price up to slightly…Fielding Questions
Published January 28, 2022
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen offers insight into the markets. "We are seeing a lot of outside money coming in and concerns about inflation which is fairly friendly to commodities," said…Canola Prices Capture Attention Ahead of Spring
Published January 28, 2022
Canola prices are strong heading into spring. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says many factors play into the higher prices. "The top thing is the drought, but then we've got huge demand from biofuels and big purchases…What to Plant on Last Year’s Soybean Ground?
Published January 28, 2022
Indecision remains in the new year as trying to decide what to plant in the spring. Based in Anamoose, North Dakota, Peterson Farms Seed’s Paul Bromley tells the Red River Farm Network there are many unknowns. "Farmers are wondering what…Rail Dwell Times Up More Than 150 Percent
Published January 28, 2022
Railroads are reporting service challenges to the Surface Transportation Board. According to Red River Grain Company General Manager Kelly Longtin, railroads are facing a variety of problems. "It's the cold weather and they've been getting snow in the PNW and…