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Zero Room for Error
Published April 1, 2021
USDA delivered a shocker to the marketplace with its Prospective Plantings Report. "Oh boy, we're going to have another year of some very exciting markets," exclaimed Ted Seifried, chief market strategist, Zaner Ag Hedge. Corn acres are estimated at 91.1…Huge Increases Forecast in North Dakota Corn/Soybean Acres
Published March 31, 2021
After significant prevented plant acreage in 2020, North Dakota farmers are expected to plant a huge corn and soybean crop this spring. North Dakota corn acreage is forecast to be up a monstrous 69 percent. Soybean acreage in North Dakota…Blohm: The Market Needs to Buy More Soybean Acres
Published March 31, 2021
The market needs to buy more soybean acres. That’s the big takeaway from Wednesday's USDA Prospective Plantings report for Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm. "Beyond a doubt, this report is bullish. This will lead us beautifully into…All-Wheat Planted Area Higher Than Trade Expectations
Published March 31, 2021
USDA is estimating the all wheat planted area at 46.4 million acres, an increase of five percent from 2020 and higher than the average trade estimate of 45.1 million acres. Winter wheat acres were higher than expected at 33 million…USDA Forecasts Fewer Corn and Soybean Acres
Published March 31, 2021
USDA’s estimates of planted acres for corn and soybeans were lower than trade expectations in the Prospective Plantings report. That puts the balance sheet in rationing mode and fuels the bullish outlook for the grain markets. The USDA Prospective Plantings…High Winds are “Catastrophic” for Soil Health
Published March 31, 2021
These high winds are catastrophic when it comes to soil erosion and overall health. Thankfully, farming practices have changed since the dust bowl of the 1930s. If that weren’t the case, Centrol Crop Consulting agronomist Lee Briese says the impacts…White House Unveils Infrastructure Plan Details
Published March 31, 2021
The White House released more details about the $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan. President Biden’s plan is to modernize 20,000 miles of highways, roads and main streets, repairing the 10 most economically significant bridges in the country and the worst…Farmers are Eligible for the Second Paycheck Protection Program
Published March 31, 2021
Bell Bank Senior Vice President for Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson says Northern Plains farmers have interest in the Paycheck Protection Program. "Overall, I think there's still a benefit. Farmers may be eligible and should check with their lender or tax…A Volatile Day in the Markets Possible Today
Published March 31, 2021
After a down day yesterday, grain markets are higher in the overnight trade. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says there are numerous factors at play today. "It's the end of the month, end of the quarter and there's…