Markets Articles
USDA Raises Raw Sugar Import Quotas
Published August 26, 2021
The Biden Administration is increasing the sugar import quotas for the current fiscal year by over 90,000 tons. The U.S. will also allow that sugar to enter the country until the end of October, which is a full month longer…Minnesota Wheat Minute
Published August 24, 2021
Minnesota Wheat, in collaboration with the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, has their annual marketing seminar coming up. Find out more from CEO Charlie Vogel in the latest Minnesota Wheat Minute.Fewer Cattle on Feed in MN
Published August 23, 2021
Minnesota’s feedlots had 95,000 cattle on feed as of August 1. That’s down 5,000 from the previous month and down 25,000 head from last year. July placements were 11,000 head, down 1,000 head from June, but unchanged from July 2020.…Fielding Questions: Market Momentum
Published August 23, 2021
The markets continue to gain momentum as harvest begins in the Northern Plains. Although farmers are still battling drought conditions, there are some attractive pricing opportunities. In the latest Fielding Questions episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie…More Cattle-on-Feed in South Dakota
Published August 23, 2021
South Dakota feedlots had 195,0000 cattle on feed as of August 1. That’s according to the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service. This is an increase of eight percent from one year ago. July placements totaled 21,000 head, up five percent…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 23, 2021
Weather and crop conditions continue to dominate the grain markets. Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grasfi has more in the latest edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.Canola Minute
Published August 23, 2021
Canola production in North America will be severely reduced this year. Hear more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.Dry Bean Scene
Published August 20, 2021
The dry bean markets are certainly starting to tell a story. Acres are down dramatically in 2021 and production is being impacted by ongoing drought in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hear more from Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson…China Needs U.S. Soybeans
Published August 20, 2021
The USDA did not report any soybean export sales to China on Friday, ending an 11 day buying streak. "That was the first day since August 4 we didn't have a flash sale report from the USDA from China," said…