Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published March 25, 2024
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to Wall Street with the Dow and S&P 500 reaching new highs at the end of last week. "The crude…Placement Number is a Surprise
Published March 25, 2024
In Friday’s USDA report, cattle placements were up a surprising ten percent. USDA livestock economist Mike McConnell said there is some logic to these numbers. "In January, we actually had a relatively low placement number," said McConnell. "That was due to…Geopolitical Chaos Impacting Energy Costs
Published March 25, 2024
Russia launched a massive bombing on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the weekend, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. That followed Ukraine’s attack on Russian oil refineries earlier this month. Meanwhile, the United Nations National Security Council will meet…Beet Shares
Published March 24, 2024
Based on thin supply, American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock set a new high last week. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were three sales brokered at $6,000 per share (two blocks of five and one for 12…Thune Upset With White House Trade Policies
Published March 22, 2024
South Dakota Senator John Thune went to the Senate floor Thursday to criticize the Biden Administration’s agricultural trade agenda. "Last year, the United States posted a $16.6 billion agricultural trade deficit and that trade deficit, believe it or not, is…U.S. Potato Exports Continue to Climb
Published March 21, 2024
The U.S. potato industry relies heavily on trade and overseas exports. While potato exports have risen dramatically over the past 25 years the top importers have remained the same. “The magnitude of the increases is striking. For Japan, our exports…Heifer Shortage Tightens Dairy Market
Published March 21, 2024
Daily Dairy Report Market Economist Sarina Sharp delivered a market outlook at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls. "The dairy heifer shortage is going to have a big impact on dairy producers' revenue, raising livestock values and limiting…Farmland Markets Leveling Out
Published March 21, 2024
Rising interest rates and sideways commodity markets have some thinking that farmland markets are beginning to plateau. "Even with all of the headwinds we have, we're still seeing some pretty strong land values," said Farmers National Company Vice President of…ASA President Highlights the Importance of Trade to China
Published March 21, 2024
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle testified in the House Agriculture Committee hearing on China. As the United States considers action to protect its national security interests, Gackle said it is also important to protect its economic and trade interests.…