Markets Articles
River Shipping Outlook is Not Good
Published December 9, 2023
Low water levels on the Mississippi River and through the Panama Canal complicates the movement of grain and farm inputs. CHS Executive Vice President of Ag Retail, Distribution and Transportation Rick Dusek does not see a quick fix. "On the…Slow and Steady
Published December 8, 2023
Reflecting on Friday's USDA supply/demand report, Walsh Trading market analyst John Weyer said only small changes were made. "Slow and steady as we go toward year's end and I don't think this changes too much from where we were before the…A 2 Million Ton Cut in Brazilian Soybean Production
Published December 8, 2023
The most watched number in the December supply and demand report was Brazil’s soybean production estimate. USDA cut in Brazil’s soybean production by 2 million tonnes to 161 million reflecting the hot and dry conditions in southern Mato Grosso and…No Surprises in Stocks Report
Published December 8, 2023
USDA only made minor adjustments to the corn, soybean and wheat ending stocks in Friday's report. Corn ending stocks were estimated at 2.13 billion bushels, down from 2.16 billion in November. USDA made no changes to U.S. soybean ending stocks…Oil Price Partially Buffered From Global Events
Published December 8, 2023
Global events, such as the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, continue to make headlines. CHS Executive Vice President of Energy Darin Hunhoff said that keeps the market nervous. "Although, not quite as much as it did at one…Register Now for NCI’s Next Cereal Innovators Webinar
Published December 7, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Cereal Innovators webinar Wednesday morning at nine. This webinar will feature Glenn Roberts, founder, Anson Mills. Topics throughout the series include new processes, useful information on milling and baking, equipment information and uses…Support for Ukrainian Rail Infrastructure
Published December 6, 2023
The U.S. Agency for International Development and a Ukrainian rail company have signed a memorandum of understanding. With this agreement, the United States will invest $225 million to support the development of a 50-mile connection between western Ukraine to the…Paraguay and the Threat of FMD
Published December 5, 2023
A new rule from USDA allowing beef imports from Paraguay is being criticized in a letter signed by 21 members of Congress. The lawmakers claim outdated data was used when making this decision and it increases the risk for foot-and-mouth…War Risk Premiums Add to Shipping Cost
Published December 4, 2023
Following attacks on three commercial ships on the Red Sea, war risk insurance premiums have risen for ships travelling in the area. The Baltic and International Maritime Council head of safety and security Jakob Larsen told Reuters that Yemen’s Houthi…