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Weather Uncertainties Remain for the Grain Markets

Published August 3, 2022

Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Alan Knobloch says traders are pulling money off the table because of weather uncertainty. "The market is basically standing here saying what's going on? We don't want to own this stuff. We've got a bigger crop…

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Grain Traders Preparing for April WASDE Report

Published April 6, 2022

Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects USDA to increase demand and decrease carryout in Friday's report. "Demand should be steady to higher. USDA is going to have to grapple with this 89.5 million acres in their balance sheet in…

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Australia Wheat Production Issues Being Monitored

Published November 26, 2021

Grain market analysts are watching Australia’s wheat harvest closely for yield and quality issues. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Larry Clay says the quality of Australia’s wheat could impact the corn market. "It may be challenging with the corn situation if…

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Basis Opportunities in Farm Country

Published October 24, 2021

The basis remains unusually strong during this harvest season. "These processors, especially when you look at the margins they have in ethanol with fuel costs the way they are, they're going to be looking for a regular supply," said Sam…

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Basis Levels Stay Strong at Harvest

Published October 7, 2021

The current strong basis is unusual for harvest time. "It's notable because this is happening at a time when we are getting our export market back; it's a good signal for demand all the way around," says Sam Hudson, market…

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Production Uncertainty Surrounds Corn Markets

Published July 26, 2021

Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says weather continues to drive the market as production uncertainty surrounds the markets as the corn crop enters pollination. " A lot of the U.S. corn producing area is trying to get underway with…

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Prepare a Market Plan Before the Upcoming USDA Reports

Published March 26, 2021

As the grain markets drift sideways ahead the USDA's Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks reports, Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Larry Clay is advising farmers to do some market planning and lock in a floor under theses grains. "I think always…

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A Sideways to Lower Grain Trade Ahead

Published March 11, 2021

Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects sideways to lower trade ahead of the USDA’s Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks report at the end of March. "The markets are fickle and adrift at times. It's too early to murder the…

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A Demand Shift From U.S. Soybeans to Corn

Published January 28, 2021

Harvest is ramping up in South America. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects U.S. corn shipments to improve as more and more Brazilian soybeans reach the ports. "I would expect U.S. soybean shipments to slow down as we get…

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Soybean Demand Stays Strong

Published December 17, 2020

Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says demand is strong for U.S. soybeans even with higher prices. "When you look at our soy crush and export campaigns, we're not rationing demand yet. If we have to do that, it will…

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