Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published July 26, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers insight into the current marketplace. A big corn crop nationwide, bitcoin and interest rates are garner attention.Numbers Decline in USDA Cattle Inventory Report
Published July 26, 2021
USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report totals 101 million head. That’s down one percent from 2020. The total cow herd is at 40.9 million head, down from 41.4 million one year ago. This year’s calf crop is expected to be at…Milk Output Rises
Published July 23, 2021
During June Dairy Month, U.S. milk production increased 3.2 percent from June of 2020. Milk production is up 14.7 percent in South Dakota and 3.2 percent in Minnesota. The size of the state dairy herd increased by 20,000 head over…Wheat Will Be Forced to Bid for Acres in ’22
Published July 21, 2021
DTN/Progressive Farmer contributing analyst Tregg Cronin says the North American balance sheet for spring wheat is on shaky ground. "Spring wheat is going to have to bid for acres next spring like it hasn't had to do in some time,"…How High Can the Wheat Markets Go?
Published July 20, 2021
The Money Farm market analyst Mike Krueger is watching to see how high spring wheat prices can go. "I'm hearing people talking about $10 September or December Minneapolis wheat futures, but that will depend on how the crops in other…The Weather Market Continues
Published July 19, 2021
Across the Corn Belt, it’s tale of two crops. "The eastern Corn Belt has very good rain and in some cases, too much. Then, there's the western Corn Belt, which is too dry," says Frayne Olson, crops marketing economist, NDSU…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published July 19, 2021
The trade is taking a serious look at the hot weather during corn pollination. Wheat, canola and oat markets have also been higher to start the week. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the latest market news in…Critical Weeks Ahead for U.S. Crops
Published July 18, 2021
Traders will be watching weekly crop progress reports for signs of production issues. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith says the next two to three weeks will be critical for this crop. "Monday's weekly Crop Progress report from the…Smaller Supplies, Strong Demand Influence Wheat Market
Published July 18, 2021
Drought conditions had the wheat markets on edge last week. Roy E. Abbott Futures market analyst Ron McDaniel says spring wheat production estimates continue to fall while demand increases. "We're talking about taking the USDA's Canadian crop estimate lower with…