Markets Articles
Unprecedented Times for Soybean Markets
Published May 5, 2021
Brock and Associates market analyst Richard Brock says the supply of soybeans in the U.S. has been the real issue. "This has all been driven, for the most part, by a real shortage of oilseeds going to the diesel market…Floor Trading Will Not Resume in Chicago
Published May 5, 2021
The CME Group is permanently closing most of its open outcry trading pits in Chicago. Due to the pandemic, most trading pits closed on a temporary basis in March of 2020 and won’t reopen.Tai Meets With Ag Groups
Published May 5, 2021
A variety of farm groups, including those representing the dairy and potato industries, met with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss the Biden Administration’s trade agenda. The National Milk Producers Federation said time was given to Canada and its…Stimulus Money Credited for Market Volatility
Published May 4, 2021
The volatility in the grain market can be credited to an infusion of government money into the economy. That’s the word from StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman. "We've increased money supply in our economy by about $5 trillion due…Canola Minute
Published May 3, 2021
Canola growers are seeing record demand from several market sectors. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.A Volatile Market
Published May 3, 2021
May corn futures went off the board Friday limit higher in a short squeeze play. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the May corn contract pulled everything with it. "Bull spreads work with up-front contracts lead the charge." Weather will…New Limits in Place
Published May 3, 2021
As of today, new limits for corn and soybeans are taking effect at the Chicago Board of Trade. For corn, the daily limit moves from 25 cents to 40 cents per bushel. Soybeans move from 70 cents currently to $1…USGC Names New Trade Policy Director
Published May 3, 2021
Andrew Brandt is the new director of trade policy for the U.S. Grains Council. Most recently, Brandt worked for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as an international trade policy advisor. Brandt fills the vacancy left open when longtime trade policy…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 3, 2021
Corn, soybeans and wheat are all trading higher to start the week. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also cites a strong start to the week on Wall Street. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the…