Markets Articles
Spring Wheat Pricing Opportunity Available
Published October 21, 2021
The December Minneapolis wheat contract flirted with the $10 level on Wednesday. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Analyst Naomi Blohm says there's been a lot of technical buying. "If you're holding onto wheat looking to price, this is your chance.…High Fertilizer Costs Influenced by China
Published October 19, 2021
Wholesale fertilizer prices have quadrupled from one year ago. StoneX Fertilizer Division Director Josh Linville says there are numerous factors at play. That includes a decision by China to ban fertilizer exports. "The (Chinese) government has come out with a…Canola Minute
Published October 18, 2021
The latest canola yield and acreage estimate are out from USDA. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.Mexico Rejects Biotech Corn Imports
Published October 18, 2021
Mexico has denied imports for a new stacked corn trait with Bayer’s HT3 and SmartStax PRO technology. This is the first time the Mexican regulatory agency declined to authorize a biotech corn trait. In a statement, Bayer said this decision…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 18, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines harvest activity and the impact on markets, energy values and what's happening on Wall Street.Beet Stock Snapshot
Published October 17, 2021
According to Acres & Shares, last week 359 shares were brokered at an average price of $4,015.60 per share with a range of $3,950 to $4,100 per share. In addition to last week’s activity there were 350 shares brokered from…Oilseed Crops Offer Good Profit Potential for 2022
Published October 15, 2021
When NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson starts to do back-of-the envelope calculations on next year’s acreage, the commodities that lead the charge on bottom-line potential are oilseed crops. "Leading the pack is canola. There's aggressive canola contracts already…Basis Stays Strong in Northern Plains
Published October 15, 2021
The Northern Plains continues to see some of the best basis levels as harvest continues. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn remains friendly for basis through January. "I think there will be a point in December where…Getting Closer to Harvest Lows
Published October 15, 2021
Brock Associates President Richard Brock says it’s hard to justify $12 soybeans with the USDA’s current supply estimate. He does not think we’ve hit the harvest lows yet, but we’re close. "There's an old saying that big bulls turn into…