Markets Articles
Protecting Food Security
Published December 8, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork Producers Council and the North American Meat Institute are asking the government to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for the people that work in the meat and poultry industry. The groups support the CDC recommendation…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 7, 2020
Year-end tax planning, corn demand and South American weather are addressed in the latest edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi kicks off the market week with this report.Marketing Tools: A Valuable Addition to Farmers’ Toolboxes
Published December 6, 2020
There are several new grain marketing tools out there for farmers to consider. With the volatility and recent rallies in the commodity markets, this is a valuable addition to farmers’ toolboxes. Indigo Ag Eastern U.S. General Manager Morgan Dugan says…Beet Stock Snapshot
Published December 6, 2020
American Crystal Sugar Company sugarbeet stock had its busiest trading week of the season last week. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, 594 shares where brokered for an average price of $3,675 per share. Stay up to date…U.S. Dryness is Becoming More of a Concern
Published December 4, 2020
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows increasing drought in the western United States. Total Farm Marketing market analyst Naomi Blohm says the increasing dryness is very significant. "The U.S. drought was worse this year than it was in December…Boost in Canadian Wheat Acres Driven By Winter Wheat and Durum
Published December 4, 2020
According to IntelliFARM President Brian Voth, the increase in the Statistics Canada wheat numbers are being driven by winter wheat and durum. "It looks like a big number, but when you break it down, most of it is coming out…Canada’s Lower Canola Production Won’t Impact Price Much
Published December 4, 2020
The canola market continues to follow the soybean oil market higher. CHS Inc. Director of Feed Ingredients Alex Busch doesn’t think the smaller than expected Canadian production will have much of an impact on canola pricing. "I don't know if…Canadian Canola Production Declines in 2020
Published December 4, 2020
Canada’s canola production was down 4.5 percent at 18.7 million tonnes on lower production in Saskatchewan and Alberta. The latest Stats Can report said the national average yield decreased three percent to 40 bushels per acre while harvested acres fell…Canada Produces More Wheat, Corn and Soybeans in 2020
Published December 4, 2020
According to Statistics Canada, the favorable growing season allowed Canada’s farmers produced more wheat, soybeans, corn and small grains last year while canola production was down. Total wheat production was up nearly eight percent on increased acreage and a yield…