Articles tagged under: Bower Trading
Grain Market Sells Off After USDA Report
Published July 3, 2022
Bower Trading market analyst Ben Kasch says a wetter weather forecast started the sell off. "This is an important time for crop production and it was a very interesting end to June. There's been a risk-off mode for the funds."…A Nervous Grain Market
Published June 23, 2022
Bower Trading market analyst Ben Kasch says money flow and aversion to risk seems to be driving the grain markets. "It's a very tricky market. It seems like there are still negative undertows from the equity and energy sell offs"…Be Cautious with Weather Markets
Published December 24, 2021
The grain market has been well supported by ideas of continued good demand. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says uncertainty over South American weather is another big factor. "The weather looks reasonably good in South America." As with any weather…A Demand Driven Market Ahead for Corn and Soybeans
Published November 12, 2021
The weather and demand are two big factors for the grain markets. Bower Trading market analyst Ben Kasch says demand is the biggest factor. "There are great ethanol margins for corn and then, high input costs. That's all driving the…Grain Traders Keep an Eye on La Nina’s Impact on Global Production
Published September 25, 2021
Global corn and soybean ending stock numbers are tight enough that grain traders are watching for any hiccups in production. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says that includes how the developing La Nina impacts South American production. "If Brazil and…Markets Spring Wheat Production Concerns
Published June 25, 2021
Spring wheat continues to carry a premium over the other wheat classes. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says the spring wheat production concerns are very real. "The Minneapolis contract for wheat still carries the premium for weather, but they can't…Markets Need to Encourage More Wheat and Soybean Acres
Published April 2, 2021
Bower Trading President Jim Bower says Wednesday’s USDA Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks report indicate soybean supplies at the end of the new crop marketing year will be way too tight. "What does the market have to do? As planters…South American Weather Top Focus for Grain Traders
Published December 15, 2020
South American weather is top of mind for grain traders. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says traders are watching Brazil and Argentina’s crop conditions very closely. "I don't think we can take out the $12 mark unless we get a…Brazil’s Soybean Supplies Tight
Published November 8, 2020
Brazil soybean supplies remain tight as planters are rolling. According to Bower Trading market analyst Ben Kasch, demand is the driver. "We saw really strong export sales last week, especially for soybeans. This market seems to have a lot of…