Markets Articles
U.S. Grain Shipments Keeping the Pace
Published March 23, 2021
Grain shipment continue to keep up to pace. "There were three weeks in a row of above average weekly needs," said Matt Hines, market analyst, Loewen and Associates. "We need to average around 55 to 56 million bushels of corn…Ag Groups Question U.S. Trade Relationship with Mexico
Published March 22, 2021
Food and agriculture organizations have growing concerns with the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, 27 groups said that trade with Mexico is “quickly deteriorating” due to bans on…Assess the Needs of Your Farm or Ranch
Published March 22, 2021
As the markets continue to hold onto their volatility, farmers should try and take some of the emotion out of marketing. According to Hurley and Associates consultant Luke Gravunder, that starts with assessing the needs of your farm or ranch.…An Expansion in Beef Processing
Published March 22, 2021
National Beef Packing is increasing its beef processing capacity at the Tama, Iowa plant. More than $100 million will go in to doubling its daily capacity to 2,500 head, which will add a second shift. The project’s completion date is…Beet Stock Snapshot
Published March 22, 2021
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, last week 231 American Crystal Sugar Company sugar beet shares were brokered at $3,750 per share. Stay up-to-date on the latest beet stock values.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published March 22, 2021
Rain in parts of the Midwest is bringing optimism that this year's crop will be planted into a little bit of moisture. In addition, demand from China is fueling the markets. Hear more in this week's What's Hot, What's Not…Traders are Watching Ending Stocks in Planting Intentions Report
Published March 22, 2021
The grain trade expects USDA to estimate corn acres around 92 million and soybean acres at 90 million in the March Planting Intentions report. Country Futures market analyst Darrell Holaday says those acres will get most of the attention, but…Barge Operations Open Up as Spring Begins
Published March 19, 2021
Mississippi River grain barge operations continue to improve. According to USDA's Grain Transportation Report, the Army Corp of Engineers are expected to re-open Mississippi River Lock 25 near Winfield, Missouri soon, allowing for the 2021 navigation on the Upper Mississippi…China is on a Corn Buying Spree
Published March 19, 2021
Another flash sale of corn to China captured the attention of grain markets on Friday. This time, China bought 800,000 tons of U.S. corn. "They've been on a buying spree and are still dealing with high corn prices. They're also…