Markets Articles
Animal Agriculture is Alert to Activists
Published May 7, 2018
There is a real threat to animal agriculture from activist organizations. National Milk Producers Federation vice president of sustainability and scientific affairs Jamie Jonker says the labor shortage adds to the problem. "Sometimes a warm body seems like the right…U.S. and China Discuss Trade
Published May 7, 2018
The United States and China have not scheduled another round of negotiations. Trade officials from both countries met Thursday and Friday. The U.S. wants China to reduce its trade gap with the United States by $200 billion over the next…An Immature Kansas Wheat Crop
Published May 4, 2018
After 644 stops across Kansas, the Wheat Quality Council Winter Wheat Tour forecasts an average yield of 37 bushels per acre. That compares to 48.6 bushels per acre last year. WQC Executive Vice President David Green confirms conditions are tough.…’18 Dry Bean Production by Class
Published May 3, 2018
According to USDA, dry bean planted are is projected to decline by more than 7 percent to a total of 1.37 million acres in 2018. In the most recent Vegetable and Pulses Outlook, projected production by class is similar to…Dollar Index Influencing Markets
Published May 3, 2018
The commodity markets have maintained a more mellow tone. Ag News Daily market analyst Mike Pearson says, in this case, no news is good news. However, a couple additional market factors have been seen. Over the past two weeks, the…Grain and Livestock Markets End Day Mixed
Published May 2, 2018
Grain markets closed mostly lower with Kansas City wheat showing the strength of the market due to the Winter Wheat Tour. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson explains wheat was almost up to its highs before backing off.Less Anxiety Seen Over Trade
Published May 2, 2018
The markets go up and down, but Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says there has been a calming effect on the trade. "The potential trade war still remains the 500-pound gorilla in the room. However, it's quieted…Freeze Damage in Kansas Winter Wheat
Published May 2, 2018
Kansas Wheat Communications Director Marsha Boswell is on the Wheat Quality Council's Winter Wheat Tour. Today, her group is traveling south of Colby, Kansas toward Wichita. “As we’ve gone further south, we have seen more freeze damage. When you cut…Pulling the Trigger on Soybean Prices
Published May 2, 2018
With new crop soybean prices above $10, Top Third Ag Marketing market analyst Jeff French is telling soybean farmers to lock in a floor under soybeans. “We don’t know what will happen with our export markets. In my opinion, we…