Markets Articles
Significant Drop in Pork Profitability
Published May 9, 2023
Iowa State University Extension is estimating hog farmers lost an average of $34 per head in the first quarter. That’s the largest drop in producer profitability in ten years. With this scenario, liquidation is happening in the hog business. Smithfield…Livestock Market Drivers
Published May 8, 2023
Cattle futures has pulled back from its recent strength. DTN livestock market analyst ShayLe Stewart says there are a few factors playing into the cool off. “The pressures of inflation, increased interest rates and the concern and heightened worry about…What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
Published May 8, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the wheat market has found some strength. In addition to seeding delays in spring wheat and adverse crop conditions for winter…Outside Influences on the Markets
Published May 8, 2023
The U.S. Dollar index has declined around 2.3 percent since the start of 2023. Walsh Trading President John Walsh says the outside markets can play a big role in commodity market trends. “The macro-policies of the administration and I’m not…Fielding Questions
Published May 8, 2023
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Commodity Marketing Education Rob Fronning discusses the current market environment. Fronning is encouraging farmers to take advantage of market rallies. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between…Black Sea Grain Initiative in Jeopardy
Published May 8, 2023
Negotiators were unable to reach an agreement on the approval of new vessels for moving grain in the Black Sea region. Representatives from the United Nations, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine met late last week to discuss the grain deal. Russia…Brazilian Beans in the U.S.
Published May 4, 2023
There have been reports of Brazilian soybeans being imported into the United States over the past couple weeks. United Soybean Board Market Intelligence Vice President Mac Marshall says this isn’t a common occurrence, but it does happen. "We had it happen…Senate Dems Take Aim at China
Published May 4, 2023
Senate Democrats are proposing legislation to reduce China’s influence worldwide. This proposal would limit the flow of advanced technology and investment to China while boosting similar efforts in the U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said “the Xi regime is…Biotech Bean in China
Published May 4, 2023
China has given its first approval of a biotech soybean that was produced domestically. Through gene-editing, China is developing a soybean with higher levels of oleic acid. This product still faces a few more regulatory hurdles before it can be…