Markets Articles
Challenges for the U.S. Soybean Crop
Published September 8, 2018
It’s been an interesting year for the U.S. soybean crop. McGillicuddy – Corrigan Agronomics independent agronomist Karen Corrigan says weather is causing a few challenges in the Midwest. "There was a lot of rain in some areas of Illinois and…African Swine Fever: Potential Big Story for U.S. in 2019
Published September 8, 2018
INTL FC Stone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says African Swine Fever impacting hogs in China will likely be a big story in 2019. "It looks like it has been spread across the major producing areas of China. There's blocked transportation of…Store That Crop
Published September 8, 2018
Bolt Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse confirms the market is sending signals to farmers to store their harvested crop, if possible. "I don't want to see people having to settle for this wide basis or price. I don't have a lot…Exploring Grain Bag Storage Options
Published September 8, 2018
The markets are telling farmers to store the crop. In turn, farmers are exploring storage options. Loftness is an equipment manufacturer for bag storage and co-owner David Nelson says farmers will need the right equipment if they’re considering a bag…A Damaged Relationship
Published September 8, 2018
Chinese leaders are telling U.S. soybean farmers they don’t need U.S. soybeans. U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chair Monte Peterson, who farms at Valley City, North Dakota, met with Chinese buyers during USSEC's Global Grain Exchange. "The spokesman for the Chinese…ND Farmers Markets and Growers Association
Published September 7, 2018
Here’s the latest from the North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association. Berg Produce owner, Scott Berg, says it's an early harvest year.Minnesota Beef Update
Published September 7, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice-President of International Marketing Greg Hanes updates on beef exports.The Impact of Trade Uncertainty on Markets
Published September 7, 2018
S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler says trade uncertainty continues to weigh in on the markets. Hear more about that uncertainty in this interview. Shissler will join the Red River Farm Network Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. during the…Allendale Estimates Record Corn and Soybean Yields
Published September 7, 2018
The agricultural commodity brokerage firm, Allendale, has released the results of their annual Nationwide Producer Yield Survey. The survey suggests a projected U.S. corn crop of 14.529 billion bushels with an average yield of 178.38 bushels per acres. The U.S.…