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Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
Published May 21, 2018
Soybeans closed higher thanks to easing of trade fears. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says analysts are relieved to hear the news that China and the U.S. are backing away from a trade war.More Soybean Acres Expected in Brazil
Published May 17, 2018
Early sales of fertilizer in Brazil indicate an increase of soybean acres for 2019. Brazilian Agriculture Consulting owner Kory Melby cites Brazil’s national fertilizer association which is reporting a 25 percent increase year-over-year for April fertilizer sales. “Historically, that gives…Grains Higher, Livestock Lower at Close
Published May 15, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Bryan Strommen reflects on Tuesday's grain markets.Crush Numbers Confirm Growing Meal Supplies
Published May 15, 2018
The National Oilseed Processors Association says members crushed 161 million bushels in April, which is a record amount for the month. The soybean oil stocks of more than 2 billion pounds are higher than expected. Zaner Ag Hedge Group Chief…Compromise Possible Between the U.S. and China
Published May 15, 2018
China may be ready to drop its tariff threat for U.S. farm commodities, like soybeans and pork. Reuters and Dow Jones are both reporting the U.S. and China are working on an agreement that would end U.S. sanctions against a…AMS Has a New Administrator
Published May 14, 2018
Bruce Summers has been appointed as the administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Summers has been working at AMS for more than 30 years.U.S. Farmers Continue to Progress in Planting
Published May 14, 2018
U.S. farmers are taking advantage of decent weather to get the crop in the ground. USDA says fifty-eight percent of the spring wheat is planted-behind average, with 14 percent of the crop emerged. The winter wheat crop condition is rated…Grains Close Lower, Livestock Mixed
Published May 11, 2018
The grain markets closed lower, while livestock markets ended the day mixed. U.S. Commodities Vice President Jason Roose explains the closing numbers.No Surprises in StatsCan Numbers
Published May 11, 2018
Statistics Canada’s stocks of principal field crops report says as of March 31, total wheat stocks are at 16.4 million tonnes. This is down 3.9 percent from one year ago. Canola stocks were up 14.4 percent to 9.1 million tonnes.…