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Another Hurdle for Grain Exports
Published September 28, 2021
A crane collapsed at AGP’s export facility at Aberdeen, Washington and it may take months to repair. This terminal handles nearly 20 percent of all U.S. soybean meal exports. The shutdown also handles exports of dried distillers grains. It is…Amtrak Derailment Influences Grain Movement
Published September 28, 2021
Rail movement between the Midwest and Pacific Northwest is shutdown as the National Transportation Safety Board investigates this past weekend’s Amtrak derailment. Trains are backed up on both sides of the Montana crash site. A NTSB official said they hope…Outside Market Factors Spill Into Grain Markets
Published September 27, 2021
S&W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler says the lack of fresh news for the grain markets means that news happening in the stock markets had a greater impact on commodities last week. "A property developer in China, the Evergrande Group,…What Do China’s Crypto Currency Updates Mean for Ag?
Published September 27, 2021
China made trading cryptocurrency illegal Friday, which could have far reaching impacts on the rest of the world. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says it won’t have a direct impact on agriculture. "I think this is where…End-Users Showing Interest in Early Harvested U.S. Crop
Published September 27, 2021
Export demand is returning slowly as repairs continue at the Gulf ports. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks end users are also stepping up to lock in prices. "It's the end user that is just not sure of the crop…Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market
Published September 27, 2021
There are opportunities for livestock producers in the carbon market. However, cattle's place in that market is still unknown. "We haven't heard a lot about it, so right now it is just potential opportunities," says David Ripplinger, bioproducts and bioenergy…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published September 27, 2021
Beautiful harvest weather and an uptick in crude oil prices are highlighted in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says agriculture generally does better when energy prices are…Swine Inventory Declines
Published September 27, 2021
Nationwide, the number of hogs and pigs is down four percent from September of 2020. The breeding herd inventory dropped two percent and marketings were down four percent. The Minnesota swine inventory is down one percent. The market hog numbers…COF Report Released
Published September 27, 2021
The number of cattle and calves on feed as of September 1 was 11.2 million head. That’s down one percent from September of 2020. Placements totaled 2.1 million head, up two percent. Marketings came in just under 1.9 million head,…