Articles tagged under: Cornbelt Marketing
Grain Traders Monitoring Rainfall Across Corn Belt
Published June 19, 2020
The forecast for the weekend rains added some uncertainty to the grain markets. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says traders are closely watching the weather. "I think it will come down to who gets the rain and who doesn't.…Cool Temps in the Forecast Concern Market Analysts
Published May 5, 2020
Progress or lack of crop progress is in the back of trader’s minds. Freezing temperatures for a large portion of the northern Midwest are in the forecast. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Larry Clay is not expecting a lot of impact…Hope for Market Stabilization
Published March 18, 2020
The market’s reaction to coronavirus fears has been "sell first, ask questions later." That's according to Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson, who thinks once the U.S. government's stimulus packages start to kick in the market environment should stabilize. "Once…Markets Find Support from Soybean Sales
Published March 11, 2020
A few different soybean sales to unknown destinations were noted this last week. The markets found support from the third day in a row of soybean sales to unknown. Cornbelt Marketing analyst Larry Clay says soybean meal is the driver.…Phase One a Focus Following USDA Reports
Published January 10, 2020
With the USDA Supply and Demand report out of the way, traders are focusing on the Phase One signing with China. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Larry Clay isn't expecting this to cause wild market moves. "The tariffs started in May…Grain Markets Position Ahead of 2020
Published December 26, 2019
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says traders are positioning for the year-end and the January 10 crop report. Hudson is expecting USDA to cut both demand and export numbers in the upcoming USDA report. "Based on demand trajectory, we…Harvest Pressure Impacting Grain Markets
Published November 21, 2019
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says even though harvest progress has been slow, the pipeline is filling up causing harvest pressure. "Something I've been discussing in the last few weeks is the fact that basis levels were incredibly good…No Big Acreage Changes Forecast for USDA Report
Published June 21, 2019
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson is not looking for a large change in the USDA acreage number in the upcoming report. "I think farmers did what they could to max out their base corn acres and if we're going…Market Analysts Eager for the February USDA Reports
Published February 7, 2019
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects a muted market reaction to Friday’s USDA reports. Hudson thinks traders will look at the numbers, then go right back to trading China demand. "I'm looking for planted acres on winter wheat. This could…