Markets Articles
Farmers Still Hanging on to Old Crop Corn
Published August 21, 2019
Brock and Associates president Richard Brock says another big story at Dakotafest is farmers are still holding onto old crop corn. "I think that's the number one fundamental in the corn market right now. As we go into the end…Proactive Marketing is an Important Piece of Profitability
Published August 21, 2019
Part of staying profitable means farmers need to take action marketing their crop. Advance Trading Director of Farmer Marketing Dave Fogel says the market doesn’t wait. Some farmers still have old crop in the grain bin. "The amount of overpriced…NDSA: Be Alert for Market Manipulation
Published August 21, 2019
In the aftermath of the fire at the Tyson beef plant in Kansas, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is urging USDA and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to watch for any market manipulation. In a letter to Administration leaders, NDSA…‘South Dakota is a Mess’
Published August 20, 2019
On the first day of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour, crop scouts surveyed fields in southeast South Dakota. Tour lead Jeff Wilson said it was challenging to get enough quality samples. In his words, South Dakota is a mess.…Hong Kong Protests Could Influence Trade Talks
Published August 19, 2019
If China reacts violently to the protests in Hong Kong, it could threaten a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China. President Trump made that warning to Chinese President Xi over the weekend. Meanwhile, White House economic advisor Lawrence…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Market
Published August 19, 2019
The outside markets, trade and the Pro Farmer Tour are highlighted in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Hear more from Tommy Grisafi, risk management advisor with Advance Trading in Mayville, North Dakota.Digital Crop Tour Results Announced
Published August 19, 2019
The DTN/Progressive Farmer Digital Yield Tour wrapped up with a national corn yield estimate of just over 163 bushels per acre and a soybean yield of about 44 bushels per acre. That compares to the USDA’s August estimate of 169.5…A Challenging Year For U.S. Soybean Exports
Published August 19, 2019
The trade war made it a challenging year for U.S. soybean exports. According to the U.S. Soybean Export Council, shipments to China are about one-third of what they were in previous years. The U.S. soybean industry is looking to increase…Ethanol Industry Trying to Improve Challenging Outlook
Published August 18, 2019
Houghton, South Dakota farmer Troy Knecht attended the American Coalition for Ethanol’s annual conference in Omaha. Knecht says the tough times in agriculture is being reflected in the ethanol industry. "Not only has the ethanol industry seen RIN prices drop,…