Markets Articles
POET Acquires Flint Hills Ethanol Business
Published June 1, 2021
POET has acquired the bioethanol assets of Flint Hills Resources, expanding the company’s capacity by 40 percent. The acquisition includes six bioprocessing facilities in Iowa, Nebraska and two terminals in Texas and Georgia. POET will now operate 33 bioprocessing facilities…Farmland Values Boosted by Bullish Attitude
Published June 1, 2021
According to Farmers National Company, the price for good crop ground in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota is ten-to-15 percent higher than last year. The inventory of farms for sale is at a low point with more buyers than…Feed Costs Continue to Rise
Published June 1, 2021
With tight corn and soybean supplies, AgResource Company Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst Ben Buckner says dairy producers will want to cover their feed needs for the balance of the year or longer. "With corn, dairy operations will need to…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 1, 2021
Corn, soybeans and wheat are starting this week with double digit gains. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the record-breaking heat expected this week is one factor. The economy is opening back up and that is also positive…RRFN Reporter Roundtable
Published May 31, 2021
Each week, the Red River Farm Network team of farm broadcasters bring you the latest news headlines in agriculture during the RRFN Reporter Roundtable. This week's topics include windy conditions, freezing temperatures, the latest drought monitor, crop conditions, market trends,…More U.S. Corn Acres Are Likely
Published May 31, 2021
Advance Trading market analyst Brian Basting says it’s not too early to be thinking about the USDA’s acreage report in June. "Most traders are looking at the probability of more corn acres than the USDA was forecasting in March. We…U.S. Weather is Now the Focus for the Markets
Published May 31, 2021
The markets are closed on Monday, due to Memorial Day. When markets reopen, U.S. weather and crop conditions are expected to weigh on the grain market movement. "We'll have USDA's Weekly Crop Progress report on Tuesday at 3 p.m. We…Freight Rates Decline as Grain Demand Softens
Published May 30, 2021
Basis bids are weakening as demand for grain eases. Based in Harvey, North Dakota, Arthur Companies General Manager Brentt Roberts says freight rates are also showing signs of weakness. "We've seen things backing off and the number of trains running…The Corn Market Gets Emotional
Published May 30, 2021
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says there is a lot of emotion tied to the corn market. "We caught too many people leaning on the bull trend this past week. It's not surprising. This comes at…