Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 21, 2022
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said the cattle-on-feed report was somewhat friendly for feeder cattle and deferred live cattle contracts. For the grains, trade volume is…Soy Crush Expansion
Published November 18, 2022
U.S. soybean processing capacity is growing. "We're seeing it across the traditional Heartland with Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and some in Kansas," said Scott Gerlt, chief economist, American Soybean Association. "But I'd say the area that's more new is Nebraska, North…Fresh Potato Exports Drop Off
Published November 18, 2022
The North American Potato Market News reports 3.3 million hundredweight of fresh potatoes were exported during the third quarter of 2022. That is down nearly 16 percent from last year. Exports to Canada, Taiwan and Japan accounted for the downturn.Crude Prices Drop Below $80 per Barrel
Published November 18, 2022
The ag commodities continue to chop in a range-bound trade. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith says there is some good news for consumers in the outside markets. Crude oil values dropped below $80 per barrel for the first time…A Fertilizer Crisis
Published November 18, 2022
The World Trade Organization and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization are calling for urgent action to address the global fertilizer supply. The two groups have released a study about the current volatility in the fertilizer market and its impact…Volatility Becomes the Norm
Published November 17, 2022
The volatility in the grain markets is not going away anytime soon. "We've been kicking the can down the road on this potential rail strike, the Russian conflict in Ukraine and this week we've seen markets spike when a missle…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 14, 2022
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the dry conditions in the Southern Plains have given the wheat a boost. :We also have trouble with Australia as…Russia Seeks Concessions
Published November 14, 2022
The humanitarian grain agreement that includes Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations will expire on Saturday. Negotiations took place over the weekend, but Russia’s deputy foreign minister said an extension is not yet in place. Russia wants unlimited access…Ag Markets Following Outside Factors
Published November 13, 2022
Factors beyond traditional agricultural market fundamentals are dominating the trade. "It's not good when you're worrying about things in the general news; you're looking at CNN or the Wall Street Journal and you're hearing about negotiations on getting grain and…