Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 29, 2021
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the drop in crude oil prices provide an opportunity for farmers. In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Grisafi also discusses the latest COVID variant and the impact…WTO Ministerial Postponed
Published November 29, 2021
This week’s World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference has been postponed due to travel restrictions associated with the latest strain of the COVID virus. This conference was scheduled to start tomorrow and continue through Friday. With the pandemic and supply chain…New COVID Variant is One of Two Stories Impacting Markets
Published November 26, 2021
Concern over a new COVID variant has the grain markets on edge. "How that impacts commodity sentiments, in terms of emerging markets, currencies and physical demand, is the top story for the markets," said Mike Zuzolo, president, Global Commodity Analytics…South America Getting Timely Rains for Crop Production
Published November 26, 2021
Northern and central Brazil have been getting timely rains with plenty of subsoil moisture for crop development. World Weather Incorporated Meteorologist Drew Lerner says southern Brazil does not have the subsoil moisture to sustain crops for very long. "If you…Brazil’s Soybeans Look Good
Published November 26, 2021
The first crop soybeans are off to a good start across much of Brazil. Ag Consultant Kory Melby says it's the opposite of last year. "It's a big difference compared to last year at this time. We've even seen too…Concern Lingers for La Nina’s Impact on South America
Published November 26, 2021
Despite the decent weather and growing conditions in South America, there are still concerns about the adverse effect of a La Nina as winter progresses. This concern is expected to keep U.S. soybean prices stronger until more is known about…Australia Wheat Production Issues Being Monitored
Published November 26, 2021
Grain market analysts are watching Australia’s wheat harvest closely for yield and quality issues. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Larry Clay says the quality of Australia’s wheat could impact the corn market. "It may be challenging with the corn situation if…USDA Lowers Fiscal Year 2022 Ag Export Forecast
Published November 26, 2021
The value of agricultural products that China will purchase in the current fiscal year may not be as high as earlier predictions. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says China’s needs are changing as their hog herd stabilizes. "The new fiscal…Tight Wheat Supplies Drive the Markets
Published November 24, 2021
The wheat complex has been leading the grain markets higher for much of the week. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says global concern over tight wheat supplies has been the driver. "We saw a two percent decline in…