Markets Articles
More Acres to Capitalize on Higher Prices
Published September 1, 2021
According to a Farm Futures magazine survey, farmers plan to increase corn, soybean and wheat acreage next year. Corn plantings for 2022 are forecast at 94.3 million acres, up 1.7 percent from this year. Soybean acreage is estimated at 90.8…Exports Through the Gulf Delayed by Hurricane Ida
Published September 1, 2021
The damage from Hurricane Ida will likely have lingering effects on the country’s busiest agricultural port. The Mississippi River remains closed from Baton Rouge to the Gulf. Barges are moving on other parts of the Lower Mississippi River, but restricted…Ag Export Pace Expected to Slow
Published August 31, 2021
Grain traders are watching export business. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says September is usually not a good export month. "That's usually when supplies are the tightest. What's been interesting is we've seen new crop soybean sales, because…Hurricane Ida Impacts Have Grain Trader’s Attention
Published August 30, 2021
Grain traders are assessing hurricane damage reports from the Port of New Orleans. CHS Hedging market analyst Brian Rydlund says one CHS facility escaped major damage. "The timing of these events are never good, but it seems like the recovery…StatsCan Report Projects Major Wheat and Canola Production Declines
Published August 30, 2021
Canadian farmers are projected to harvest more corn for grain, but less wheat, canola, soybeans, barley and oats this year. Lower production numbers are driven largely by ongoing drought conditions in western Canada, which is decreasing yield projections. The latest…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 30, 2021
The Northern Plains and Upper Midwest has received rain this past week and that's positive news for the grower. In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines harvest market…Keep This Spring Wheat Market Reminder Nearby
Published August 29, 2021
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen has a small grains marketing tip. "Get an index card, write the highest price you got at harvest or today's price with a Sharpie, then, put it on your…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 27, 2021
The dry beans markets have seen attractive prices as harvest begins. As harvest yields role in, that will impact if the markets go higher or lower. Hear more from John Bartsch of Kelly Bean Company in the Dry Bean Scene.…Trade Tariffs to Vietnam Reduced
Published August 27, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris is home after a seven-day trip to Singapore and Vietnam. Numerous initiatives have been announced during this trip including a decision to lower tariffs on U.S. exports of corn, wheat and pork products to Vietnam.