Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
Published May 30, 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 cattle market continues to be strong. "Corn is another one that is friendly. We saw the July contract trade…Trade Partners Seek Supply Chain Solutions
Published May 29, 2023
Trade ministers from 14 countries participated in negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement. These trade talks ended Saturday in Detroit. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a first-of-its-kind agreement will establish a council to coordinate supply chain activities. It…Shipping Delays at Panama Canal
Published May 28, 2023
Shippers moving through the Panama Canal are being forced lighten their loads and pay higher fees. Due to a drought, the ocean carriers had to cut the weight of their cargoes twice in the past week. This will delay shipments…Weather Worries
Published May 27, 2023
Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says a large portion of the Corn Belt is short of moisture. "It sure feels dry when that east wind blows all day long." Rains in the Southern Plains are too late…Adding Value
Published May 27, 2023
South Dakota Soybean Council board member Todd Hanten sees a correlation between the soybean crush and meat exports. "Soy crush in South Dakota has expanded a lot and the more animals we have, the better basis and price we can…Black Sea Standoff
Published May 24, 2023
An extension to the Black Sea Grain Initiative is in place, but issues remain. One of the key Ukrainian ports has shut down operations because Russia is not allowing ships to enter. Russia claims it has been unable to export…Market Factors
Published May 23, 2023
Dryness across portions of the Corn Belt is expected to become a market factor. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says the Memorial Day holiday break will be the trigger point when traders begin to focus on weather. Planting progress has…RaboResearch Forecast: Potato Market Trends
Published May 23, 2023
According to a new report from RaboResearch, U.S. potato prices have surged due to tight supplies. Potato production has declined for four straight years and the 2022 crop was the smallest since 2010. The scarce supply and strong consumer demand…Uncompetitive
Published May 23, 2023
The East Coast grain milling firm, Ardent Mills, is apparently buying wheat from Europe. Up to seven cargoes of Polish and German wheat is being shipped to the U.S. at lower prices than if the product came from Kansas. It…