Markets Articles
U.S. Corn Demand Strength Continues
Published February 8, 2021
U.S. corn is in demand and China purchased large quantities the last week of January. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said the current demand numbers are more aggressive than expected. "China bought the same amount of corn the…Grain Market Holds Onto Demand
Published February 8, 2021
Aside from the upcoming USDA report, Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback thinks there’s nothing else for the grain market to hold onto except demand. "The talk is China isn't going to slow down in their buying. They're at about 65…South American Harvest Delays Attract U.S. Ag Buyers
Published February 8, 2021
South America’s crop is widely variable. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says Brazil needs dry weather for harvest while Argentina needs rain. "It's the tale of two cities where the central and southern parts of Brazil want it…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 8, 2021
The demand in the grain market has been incredible. The stock market is also at all-time highs. Find out What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets with Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading.Farm Futures Survey: Corn Acres to Increase Four Percent
Published February 8, 2021
According to a new Farm Futures survey, farmers plan to increase their corn and soybean acreage this year. Corn acres are forecast to increase more than four percent, totaling 94.7 million acres. The survey put soybean acreage at 84.5 million,…Canola Minute
Published February 8, 2021
In USDA's annual Crop Production Summary, the average canola yield in North Dakota was increased for the 2020 harvest season. Find out more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.Beet Stock Snapshot
Published February 7, 2021
Last week was one of the busiest American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trading weeks of the 2020-21 season. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, 475 shares were brokered at an average price of $3,714.26 per share.Meatpacking Industry Recovers From COVID Losses
Published February 5, 2021
COVID took its toll on the meatpacking industry nearly one year ago. Minnesota Pork Producers Association/Minnesota Pork Board CEO David Preisler says the sector is now doing well. "Once they figured out what was needed from a personal protective equipment…U.S. Soybean Shipments Keep Up, Outstanding Corn Shipments Remain
Published February 4, 2021
Strong export sales for corn and soybeans have been a story for the markets. In monitoring shipment follow-through, Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried thinks the soybeans are keeping up well. "We are selling soybeans and shipping them…