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World Stocks Lower for Corn and Wheat, Higher for Beans

Published May 10, 2019

The 2018/19 world corn ending stocks are estimated at 326 million metric tons, down from 340 million one year ago. According to USDA, world soybean carryout is anticipated at 113 million tonnes, up from 99 million last year. World wheat…

Most Canadian Grain Stocks Lower

Published May 7, 2019

Statistics Canada released a stocks of principal field crops report Tuesday morning. Overall, the stocks of most grains fell year over year. Total wheat stocks as of March 31 were down four percent from last year to 15.7 million tonnes.…

An Uptick in Cow Prices

Published May 6, 2019

A strong interest from buyers and sellers is keeping the cow market strong. Joe Varner says there’s an uptick in cows being sold at the five barns he oversees in Bagley, Motley, Pierz, Winger and Fergus Falls. Long Prairie Livestock…

Tweet Sends Markets Lower

Published May 6, 2019

Just ahead of another round of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump went to Twitter and threatened to increase the tariff rate on Chinese products. Trump said the tariffs on Chinese products is “partially responsible” for…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published May 6, 2019

Cash corn basis in the areas served by North Dakota ethanol plants are hot. What's not hot? Old crop soybeans have dropped below $7 per bushel, influenced by a presidential tweet. Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi has more…

New Basis Tool Available for Grain Buyers and Sellers

Published May 3, 2019

Barchart issued a whitepaper outlining a new basis index tool to help grain sellers and buyers. The head of commodities at Barchart, Michael Brown, says the basis index is based on local elevator bids. "You can compare county to county…

South America Seeks Infrastructure Improvements

Published May 2, 2019

Recently, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson led a delegation to South America. The group learned during meetings that South America is seeking billions in private investments to improve infrastructure. In particular, the country is seeking to expand the capacity…

Canadian Canola Farmers Receive Credit Bump

Published May 2, 2019

Additional funds are now available for Canadian farmers through the Advance Payments Program. The program expands credit to one million Canadian and provides up to $500,000 interest-free for canola production. This comes as a result of China blocking imports of…

Dairy Farmers Consider the Benefits of DMC Program

Published May 1, 2019

There’s hope the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program will be helpful to dairy farmers, but some still don’t fully understand how the program will factor into their farm’s business plan. That’s according to Melrose, Minnesota dairy farmer Sadie Frericks. "The…

Farmers Voice Concerns to Perdue

Published April 29, 2019

There are concerns in farm country with the ongoing trade negotiations, which was made clear during a roundtable discussion with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Valley City farmer and American Soybean Association Director Monte Peterson says exports need to remain strong.…

Markets Articles

World Stocks Lower for Corn and Wheat, Higher for Beans

Most Canadian Grain Stocks Lower

An Uptick in Cow Prices

Tweet Sends Markets Lower

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

New Basis Tool Available for Grain Buyers and Sellers

South America Seeks Infrastructure Improvements

Canadian Canola Farmers Receive Credit Bump

Dairy Farmers Consider the Benefits of DMC Program

Farmers Voice Concerns to Perdue

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