Markets Articles
A Long Upswing in the Cattle Cycle
Published April 7, 2023
Momentary impacts were seen in the feeder cattle markets due to weather in the Northern Plains and the cancelation of some weekly sales. Bagley Livestock Exchange co-owner Billy Bushelle says “the general market has been very strong though.” It may…India Wheat Subsidies Challenged
Published April 6, 2023
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has joined Australia, Canada, Paraguay, Thailand and Ukraine in submitting a counter notification to the World Trade Organization on India’s wheat and rice subsidies. Similar to a filing made in 2018, the U.S. claims India…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 3, 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 livestock markets are seeing highs again. Weather is having an impact both on the livestock markets and wheat. “We’re also…Ask for E15 Summer 2023 Waiver
Published April 2, 2023
The desire to use E15 year-round goes beyond those growing corn for that purpose. Growth Energy hosted a fly-in to D.C. with retailers to continue asking for a waiver for E15 use in 2023. CEO Emily Skor says it’s important…Japan Approves U.S. Ethanol
Published April 2, 2023
Japan will now allow US ethanol to successful access 100 percent of the Japanese biofuel market. This is an increase from the previous 66 percent access that was assessed in 2021 and is based on continued improvement in reduction of…MN Bison Turns 30
Published April 2, 2023
The Minnesota Bison Association celebrated 30 years this weekend in Alexandria at their annual Spring Conference. Demand for Bison has been holding strong and keeping markets moving this year. Minnesota Bison Association Executive Director Adam Ulbricht says the industry continues…Cattle Inventory Rebuild
Published April 2, 2023
American Hereford Association Field Representative Kevin Murnin says as moisture returns, he expects to see commercial cattle come with it. “We’re starting to see commercial producers rebuild inventory,” says Murnin. With the current numbers low, Murnin expects prices to remain…Cattle Market Optimism
Published March 29, 2023
While cattle numbers remain low in the country, MRW Cattle Resources’ Matt Woolfolk says he’s seen a lot of optimism going into this spring as producers look to rebuild herds with strong genetics. “It’s been kind of a season of…Brokerage Firm Announces Acreage Projections
Published March 27, 2023
AgMarket.Net is forecasting corn acreage at 91.3 million, "The company feels as if we might pick up swing acres due to the amount of money that's been made, strong soybean acres during the 2022 growing season and fertilizer prices dropping…