Markets Articles
Not Much Demand Rationing Yet
Published January 26, 2021
Demand for U.S. commodities remains strong. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says we have not seen much demand rationing. "Even before the market dropped one dollar last week in the soybeans, we were still seeing aggressive sales. We…Bullish Grain Markets Remain Despite Slight Corrections
Published January 25, 2021
A correction lower in the grain markets is challenging bullish trend lines. StoneX market analyst Phillip Claussen says up trends are still in place, but just barely. "From a technical standpoint, we're still holding onto the bullish trendline, but we're…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 25, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Market, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the fundamentals remain strong. However, there are concerns after last week's selloff.More Labor Strife in Argentina
Published January 25, 2021
A strike by independent truckers has shut down activity at two key Argentine ports. The truckers’ union is demanding higher freight rates, road improvements and additional security for drivers. Grain exports were interrupted earlier this month when port workers went…Canola Minute
Published January 25, 2021
In USDA's annual Crop Production Summary, the average canola yield was increased, matching the highest average yield for North Dakota on record. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.Beet Stock Snapshot
Published January 24, 2021
American Crystal Sugar Company sugarbeet stock continued to trend slightly higher last week. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, 120 shares were brokered last week for an average price of $3,784.38 per share.Dry Bean Scene
Published January 24, 2021
The dry bean markets look much different compared to last year at this time, mostly due to the coronavirus pandemic. Seasonally, there hasn’t been as much of a price recovery in the navy bean market when compared to the pinto…Analyst Anticipates Export Demand to Keep Supporting Markets
Published January 22, 2021
Total Farm Marketing market advisor John Heinberg is not sure if we’re seeing a new higher trading range for the grains. "The export side should stay fairly active into the spring," says Heinberg. "For soybeans, we need to start rationing…Good Demand for High Quality, Long-Time Weaned Calves
Published January 22, 2021
Feeder cattle continue to move through auction barns across the Northern Plains. There is good demand for high quality, long-time weaned calves with moderate flesh condition. Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange at Dickinson, North Dakota had approximately 3,000 head at Thursday’s sale.…