Markets Articles
No Big Surprises in COF Report
Published November 20, 2023
There were 11.9 million head of cattle and calves on feed on November 1. That’s up two percent from one year ago. Marketings declined three percent and placements rose four percent. In Friday’s USDA report, the placements figure was down…More Normal Conditions Forecast
Published November 20, 2023
Agricultural Economic Insights Managing Partner David Widmar says farmers should be prepared to return to a more normal year following a time of record farm income. “At some point, we’re going to see incomes come off these record highs," said…Beet Stock Values
Published November 18, 2023
Quiet week on the American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trading front. “We’re at a point where there haven’t been any new shares hitting the market at any of the brokerages,” said Jayson Menke, Acres & Shares broker. “As of…Cattle Markets See Seasonal Trends
Published November 14, 2023
Perham Stockyards and Tri-County Livestock owner Mitch Barthel reports the cash cattle price is following the futures market and a seasonal pattern lower. Barthel says buyers will wait until the ground freezes and crops are in the bin to fill…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 13, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said soybeans and soybean meal are "lukewarm," helped by Chinese buying interest and South American weather. Martinson said cattle put in…Register for NCI Market Update Webinar
Published November 12, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Market Update webinar on Wednesday at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Kevin Clausen, a Principal at John Stewart and Associates, who will discuss the WASDE report. This webinar series focuses on providing…Market Access Sought in WTO Ministerial
Published November 11, 2023
Ahead of next year’s World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference, 30 major U.S. farm organizations have asked the Biden Administration to take a proactive approach to agricultural trade negotiations. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary…Beet Stock Values
Published November 11, 2023
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were three brokered American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales last week totaling 80 shares between $5,500 to $5,600 with an average price of $5,518.75 per share.U.S. Soybeans Heading to China
Published November 8, 2023
China was back big in the market Tuesday, making the largest single-day purchase of U.S. soybeans in at least three months. China bought 600,000 metric tons or ten cargoes of soybeans for shipment out of the PNW and Gulf. The…