Markets Articles
“Hunkering Down” for the New Normal in Agriculture
Published September 30, 2019
As bankers gathered at the Ag Credit Conference, the economy and its financial impact on those in agriculture were the talk around the room. With low commodity prices, University of Minnesota grain marketing economist Ed Usset says farmers need to…Moving Through a Low-Margin Era in Agriculture
Published September 30, 2019
“A low-margin era for agriculture can be attributed to technology and volatility.” That quote came from Dr. David Kohl’s message to bankers at the Ag Credit Conference in Bismarck, North Dakota. "Supply is exceeding demand worldwide," Kohl went on to…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published September 30, 2019
Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi offers his perspective on What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Issues addressed include the wet harvest and a volatile stock market.Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report Released
Published September 30, 2019
The September 1 inventory of hogs and pigs was a record high 77.7 million head. That’s up three percent from last quarter and up three percent from one year ago. "We are in a growth industry," said Joe Kerns, president,…The Potential for an Interesting Quarterly Stocks Report
Published September 27, 2019
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says strong cash corn basis around the country is telling a very different story than what the USDA stated in the last week’s supply and demand report, which could make for an…The Next Steps in the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
Published September 26, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Steve Censky tells the Red River Farm Network the final details are being worked on for the first stage of the U.S. and Japan trade agreement. This will happen within the next two weeks.…First Stage of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement Announced
Published September 25, 2019
During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the first stage of the new trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. This agreement would level the playing field for…Market Analysts Watching Corn Movement and Maturity
Published September 24, 2019
Traders are beginning to prepare for Monday's USDA grain stocks report. "There are lots of variables out there," said John Heinberg, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "It will be a big weight on the markets if there is still…Propane Prices Could Jump as the Corn Comes Off
Published September 24, 2019
Much of the Midwest is facing a late-maturing corn crop. That has farmers making grain drying plans for a high-moisture crop this fall. "With that later harvest, a couple different things will occur," says Ryan Meyer, senior account manager for…