Markets Articles
Bull Sales Signaled the Current Gains in the Cattle Market
Published June 29, 2023
Montana-based KRose Company CEO Karoline Rose expected cattle markets to continue to rise after monitoring bull sales this spring. “That was kind of the first glimpse of wow, the market is going to have to go somewhere for these bulls…Soy Crush Projects On Hold
Published June 28, 2023
Numerous farm groups were disappointed in the recent EPA announcement on the Renewable Fuels Standard. It is impacting the expansion of the soybean crush. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Director of Market Development Kim Nill saids Cargill put a…African Nations Dependent on Black Sea Wheat
Published June 27, 2023
The Black Sea grain deal is not expected to be renewed when it expires July 18. A senior official with the World Food Programme is worried this will hit Eastern Africa especially hard. A total of 60 million people are…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 26, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the market remains concerned about corn, soybeans and wheat conditions "and that will keep underlying support in this market." Weather…Cattle Inventory Report Updated
Published June 26, 2023
There were a few minor surprises in Friday’s USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report. Placements increased a surprising five percent. The cattle inventory as of June 1 was up three percent from one year ago. Marketings were two percent higher.Markets Start the Week Higher
Published June 26, 2023
Wheat, corn and soybean futures all traded higher in the overnight trade. The coup attempt has traders concerned about Russia’s ability to export wheat. The next deadline for the Black Sea Grain Initiative is coming up in mid-July and Russia…The Russian Insurrection and the Impact on Agricultural Trade
Published June 25, 2023
Russia’s short-lived mercenary rebellion leaves many questions. Yevgeny Prigozhin shut down the march on Moscow when the troops were just 120 miles from the Russian capital. This uprising began in the Rostov region south of Moscow. Rostov is the second-largest…Ag Tariffs Part of U.S.-India Trade Talks
Published June 23, 2023
The United States and India are shoring up their relationship. The Indian prime minister is in the United States and has agreed to resolve several trade disputes. That includes the removal of retaliatory tariffs on American agriculture exports. Agriculture Secretary…Learn Impact of Weather During NCI Market Update
Published June 22, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update webinar Wednesday at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Daryl Ritchison, director, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, who will be highlighting concerns about the recent weather and what can be expected…