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Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban
Published April 17, 2024
India has a sugar export ban in place until further notice. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Rob Johansson says the Indian government’s decision is based on food security. “Typically, they will put out export bans on…Keep IRA Funds in Climate-Smart Ag Programs
Published April 17, 2024
DAK Renewable Energy CEO David Kolsrud has been involved in the biofuels business from the beginning and has seen the economic boost ethanol delivered to rural communities. With low commodity prices, Kolsrud believes many farmers, "especially, the newer ones," want…Breaking Down Bull Sale Trends
Published April 16, 2024
It has been a historic season for seedstock cattle sales. "We've seen a ton of demand with averages higher than we've ever seen them before," said Karoline Rose Bohannan, co-owner, K Rose Cattle Company. Despite a strong bull market, prices…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 15, 2024
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the gold market continues to hold strength based on economic concerns. On the other side of the ledger, Martinson remains…South American Production Figures Far Apart
Published April 15, 2024
USDA made no changes to size of Brazil’s crop and cut Argentina’s corn production by one million tonnes in Thursday’s supply and demand report. "That creates a bigger divergence and separation between the Argentine production estimates by the Argentine Grains Exchange…Seeking Market Access for Table Stock Potatoes
Published April 15, 2024
In conjunction with the Japanese prime minister's visit to the United States, a bipartisan group of lawmakers renewed the call for Japan to open its market to fresh U.S. potatoes. Japan has blocked market access for U.S. fresh potatoes for…A Quiet Report
Published April 14, 2024
USDA made minor changes in the April supply and demand report. Wheat ending stocks were raised to 698 million bushels from 673 million in March. Corn ending stocks were nearly unchanged at 2.12 million bushels. Soybean ending stocks were raised…Beet Stock Values
Published April 14, 2024
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there was one American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sale last week for 19 shares at $6,000 per share. “With sugarbeet planting underway, the beet stock trading season may be over or…More Headwinds Ahead
Published April 12, 2024
FDIC Supervisory Examiner Joe Koenigsman cautions farmers about rising interest rates and how bigger operations may face increasing risk over loans. "$2 million line of credit is pretty standard, anymore. We went from 4% to 10% on operating notes in…