Markets Articles
Brazilian Soybeans Will Come to the International Market Earlier-Than-Normal
Published December 16, 2021
In a Northern Crops Institute webinar, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said Brazil’s soybean harvest is unusually early this year. "My concern from the United States perspective is that may shorten our export window, not nearly as long as…India Plans to Appeal WTO Panel Ruling on Sugar
Published December 15, 2021
A World Trade Organization panel has ruled against India in a trade dispute over sugar. Brazil, Australia and Guatemala brought the case before the WTO, claiming India distorted trade with large subsidies to its sugarcane farmers. India plans to appeal…Sitting on the Sidelines
Published December 14, 2021
Rather than negotiating trade agreements, the United States has concentrated on the enforcement of existing trade agreements. During a Farmers for Free Trade town hall event, Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode said the United States is losing…New Technology to Benefit Southern Manitoba Oat Growers
Published December 14, 2021
The Canadian government is investing up to $5.1 million for Buffalo Creek Mills to purchase and install new equipment in its Altona, Manitoba plant. A customized continuous oat kiln will allow Buffalo Creek Mills to further process oats for use…CME Group in Court With Former Traders
Published December 13, 2021
A legal battle between the CME Group and thousands of traders is continuing. This lawsuit claims the move to the electronic trading platform in 2012 negatively impacted the value of CME membership. The CME Group unsuccessfully tried to have the…December USDA Report “As Expected”
Published December 13, 2021
Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh says the December USDA report was as expected. "It's not unusual for the USDA to hit reprint for the supply and demand report on corn and soybeans. We don't have an updated crop production…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 13, 2021
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers his thoughts on the corn market, exports and supply chain issues in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.Inflation Surges
Published December 10, 2021
The Consumer Price Index has reached its highest level in nearly 40 years for the second time in three months. At 6.8 percent, the CPI is an indication of inflation. Federal officials have blamed the rapid increase on factors connected…S/D Estimates Updated
Published December 10, 2021
USDA left corn ending stocks unchanged at just under 1.5 billion bushels. The trade was expecting increased corn usage, due to ethanol, but that may have to wait until the January report. The soybean carryout was also left unchanged at…