Markets Articles
Canola Minute
Published September 26, 2021
Farmers saw canola futures hit a high of over $900 per ton on August 30, later falling and now settling in the middle of the range. Hear more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest…Drought Aid Needs MN Legislature Approval
Published September 26, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz unveiled a $10 million drought relief package last week to support Minnesota producers going through the drought. "This drought is as broad as we've seen since 1988, maybe sooner. We activated the drought network to talk…Demand May Not Be as Strong as Expected
Published September 25, 2021
The grain markets are expected to be well supported the remainder of the year. However, Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback is not sure demand will be as strong as many traders expect. "Demand is decent, but China is not accelerating.…Grain Market Plateau Expected
Published September 25, 2021
A combination of good demand and input supply shortages has StoneX Group commodities analyst John Payne is expecting grain prices to trade in a new plateau. "The government and U.S. suppliers are doing all they can to meet demand. Prices…Tar Spot Remains a Problem for Eastern Corn Belt
Published September 25, 2021
Farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt are dealing with tar spot. Kluis Commodities market analyst Jacob Burks says the problem is widespread. "In southern Wisconsin we started seeing this at least two years ago. Every year since, this has been…Grain Traders Keep an Eye on La Nina’s Impact on Global Production
Published September 25, 2021
Global corn and soybean ending stock numbers are tight enough that grain traders are watching for any hiccups in production. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says that includes how the developing La Nina impacts South American production. "If Brazil and…Canola Minute
Published September 20, 2021
Farmers saw canola futures hit a high of over $900 per ton on August 30, later falling and now settling in the middle of the range. Hear more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest…Good Corn Harvest Progress in the Eastern Corn Belt
Published September 20, 2021
Early harvest in the Eastern Corn Belt has been widely variable. Ag Watch Market Advisors President Dewey Strickler says farmers are making good progress. "We're probably 30 to 40 percent done with corn shelling. We've got some corn that hasn't…Decent Harvest Marketing Opportunities Available
Published September 20, 2021
As corn and soybean harvest begins, there are good marketing opportunities. "We've heard about soybeans in the teens and up to 50 bushels/acre," says Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We've talked to a number of people that…