Markets Articles
Walsh Trading Market Recap
Published November 30, 2023
Walsh Trading President John Walsh offers his perspective on the grain and livestock markets in this special report.Register for the Next NCI Market Update Webinar
Published November 30, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a special edition market update webinar on Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock. This webinar will feature Marion Le Bacquer, ocean freight lead, CHS. These special editions focus on engaging with past NCI course participants…Do the Math
Published November 30, 2023
The December 2023 corn contract is in the $4.50 per bushel range while that same contract in 2024 is just over $5 per bushel. "That is the market telling you that you grew a good crop and demand is not there,"…Robust Trade Agenda Sought
Published November 30, 2023
USDA is currently projecting an agricultural trade deficit of $17 billion for the current marketing year. That compares to an average trade surplus of $12.5 billion each year over the past ten years. A coalition of 35 farm groups has…Quiet Markets
Published November 30, 2023
The grain markets need an infusion of fresh news. "Unless some black swan or world event happens, I believe it's going to be quiet for the rest of the year," reports Kristi Van Ahn, market analyst, Van Ahn and Company. "The…A USDA Program Could Help Boost U.S. Wheat Sales
Published November 29, 2023
U.S. Wheat Associates strives to enhance trade relationships. “Sometimes it’s a challenge," said Rhonda Larson, past chair, USW. "Our wheat isn’t the cheapest wheat out there.” USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program could help bolster trade. “It’s federal money for us…Any Expansion of Israel-Hamas War Would Impact Fertilizer Supply
Published November 29, 2023
Fertilizer prices have moderated and demand remains strong. However, Mosaic Chief Economist Andy Jung is monitoring trouble spots around the world including the conflict in Israel and Palestine. "Depending on the severity of any conflagration in the Middle East, it…WTO Agricultural Trade Negotiations to Resume
Published November 29, 2023
Preparations are being made for the agriculture negotiators participating in February’s World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. At a mini-ministerial meeting in the United Arab Emirates, WTO leaders said more work is needed to reform agricultural trade. Food…Headwinds for Farm Real Estate
Published November 28, 2023
Land prices have not declined as would have been expected with higher interest rates, lower farm income and higher input costs. “A lot of the reason is that there was a little less land for sale,” said Randy Dickhut, farmland…