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Dry Bean Scene
Published April 2, 2021
USDA released its Planting Intentions Report report Wednesday. Hear more about the in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.A Need for More Acres Brings Struggle to Old Crop Soybeans
Published April 2, 2021
Old crop corn and soybeans struggled on Thursday while the new crop months were firmer. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn is not surprised. "Given the fact we have tight situations domestically and we also have continued…Markets Need to Encourage More Wheat and Soybean Acres
Published April 2, 2021
Bower Trading President Jim Bower says Wednesday’s USDA Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks report indicate soybean supplies at the end of the new crop marketing year will be way too tight. "What does the market have to do? As planters…Short-Term Highs Expected Next Few Trading Sessions
Published April 2, 2021
With fewer than expected acres and an already tight carry out, Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback expects the market to put in a short-term high in the next few trading sessions. "Hold onto your hats, it's not going to be…Traders Have All Eyes on the Weather
Published April 2, 2021
USDA’s March Quarterly Grain Stocks and Planting Intentions reports surprised the grain trade Wednesday with less than expected acres. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says weather is going to be really important for this crop. "The ending…E15 Would Have a Significant Impact on Rural Minnesota
Published April 2, 2021
Minnesota has more E15 fueling sites than any other state in the nation. Chris Hanson, who is a member of the Minnesota Governor’s Biofuels Council, says efforts are underway to make E15 the base fuel for the state. "Right now,…Tight Stocks Forecast
Published April 1, 2021
USDA’s Quarterly Grain Stocks report shows corn stocks in all positions as of March 1 totaled 7.7 billion bushels, down three percent from one year ago and nearly in line with pre-report trade estimates. The report says 4.04 billion bushels…The Stars are Aligning in the Cattle Markets
Published April 1, 2021
The last two weeks have been pivotal for the cattle markets, as the stars are aligning and allowing for a higher trade. However, one would never guess cattle prices are strengthening judging by grain prices. So, why the sudden turnaround?…USTR Identifies Global Trade Barriers
Published April 1, 2021
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has released its annual report on trade barriers. The 570-page report identified China as the “world’s leading offender.” For U.S. agriculture, the report said the biggest issue is non-science based regulations and vague rules about…