Markets Articles
A Domino Effect
Published December 28, 2023
To avoid militant attacks on the Red Sea, major commercial shipping companies have rerouted traffic around the Horn of Africa or docked ships in safe locations. Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance Chair Bob Sinner, who is also a partner in…U.S.-Mexican Officials Meet
Published December 28, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and two other high ranking Biden Administration officials met with the Mexican president Wednesday to discuss the increase in migrants crossing the border. Mexico’s top priority is to keep the border open for farm and…A Dozen Countries Included in Red Sea Naval Force
Published December 28, 2023
In response to the rebel attacks on cargo shipments on the Red Sea, an international naval force was created to defend the vessels moving through this key transportation route. A dozen countries are cooperating with the United States on this…Planning for the Next 20 Years or Next 12 Months
Published December 27, 2023
Class III milk futures are trading in the $15-to-$16 territory. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says the price received on the farm is more variable than ever. "We've been in a weird spot over the past 24…Seedstock Sales Hold Strong
Published December 26, 2023
Feeder cattle futures have backed off since October, but KRose Company owner Karoline Rose has seen prices hold this fall at production sales. If the weather cooperates, a strong replacement and seedstock market is expected through the spring. “We have…Lessons Learned in the 2023 Cattle Market
Published December 26, 2023
Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer remains optimistic about the cattle market. “The fundamentals are still there for a good start to 2024.” Plummer points to one lesson that should have been learned this past year, lock in prices using…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 26, 2023
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to gold and the Dow as the bright spot in the trade for this holiday week. Many commodities are in a…U.S.-Mexico Officials to Meet Wednesday
Published December 25, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall will be in Mexico City Wednesday to discuss the border issue with Mexican’s president and senior government officials. The resumption of rail…The Difference Between Price and Value
Published December 24, 2023
Bell Bank Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson does not expect farmland values to drop in 2024. “There’s been a phenomenal amount of cash built up in agriculture, so a lot of the land that’s being bought is being bought…