Markets Articles
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published September 19, 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 value of the U.S. dollar is one of the few 'hot' stories. The expected interest rate hike is one…Another Interest Rate Hike Expected
Published September 19, 2022
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee is scheduled to begin a two-day meeting on Tuesday. The meeting is expected to end with another increase in interest rates. Analysts are forecasting another 75 basis point increase. If that happens, it will…UN Seeks Fertilizer Supply Solution
Published September 19, 2022
The United Nations has proposed the resumption of Russian ammonia exports to ease the global shortage of fertilizer. With this idea, Russian-owned ammonia would be sent by pipeline to the Ukrainian border where it would be made available to the…Don’t Be Long for Two Crop Years
Published September 18, 2022
With volatile markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi warns farmers not to be long with two crops. "If you produce a 2022 crop and you're going to farm in '23, I don't want you to be long with…Facing Competition From South America
Published September 18, 2022
The United States is looking at trendline yields for soybeans while Brazil is expected to significantly increase its soybean planted acreage. "If they do have this big crop, our window to be competitive in the export market is relatively tight,"…Currency Values Affect Grain Trade
Published September 18, 2022
The value of the U.S. dollar remains strong. At the same time, the Brazilian currency remains weak. "It is a double-edged sword," said Kristi Van Ahn, Van Ahn and Associates. "It is making that foreign product that much cheaper and…Excitement Ahead in the Cattle Market
Published September 18, 2022
USDA's supply/demand report shrunk the projected corn supply, influencing the price of feed moving forward. However, there is room for optimism. "We've had a big issue with drought in the last two years and we've had a record beef cow…More Time Needed to Evaluate Crop Potential
Published September 17, 2022
In these early stages of the harvest, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning says there is an expectation for a lower-than-expected yield compared to USDA forecasts. More will be known as harvest picks…Update Sought for WTO Dispute Settlement System
Published September 16, 2022
The seven leading industrialized nations hope to have a functioning dispute settlement system under the World Trade Organization by 2024. The G7 trade ministers released a joint statement, saying the WTO needs to reflect the need for transparency, fair competition…