Articles tagged under: Dan Basse
Dairy Margins in the Red
Published June 15, 2023
Class III milk prices have slipped into the high $15 level, causing problems for the entire dairy industry. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says it is a demand issue. "It's really a problem in the whey market; China has not…Markets Watching Impacts
Published December 14, 2022
AgResource Company President Dan Basse says grain traders are watching the winter storm impacting the Midwest. "It sure helps with the moisture situation next year. The market didn't pay a lot of attention to the weather, but nonetheless I think…USDA Adjusts Ukrainian Export Forecast
Published August 12, 2022
USDA increased global soybean ending stocks increased two million tons. Corn global ending stocks fell slightly and wheat held steady. Ag Resource Company President Dan Basse says there’s nothing new globally other than Ukraine will be exporting 3.5 million metric…Prevent Plant Possible with Planting Delays
Published April 14, 2022
Planting progress is expected to remain slow across the entire Corn Belt. "Soil temperatures are not at germination threshold," said Dan Basse, president, AgResource Company. "Farmers don't want to put seed in the ground and hope it comes up in…Geopolitical Issues Weigh on the Wheat Complex
Published January 25, 2022
The wheat complex started out this past week stronger based on two factors, the declining quality of winter wheat growing in portions of the United States and the geopolitical conflict in the Black Sea Region. AgResource President Dan Basse believes…USDA Lowers South American Production Estimates
Published January 12, 2022
Due to the lingering drought conditions, USDA lowered South America's corn production. Brazilian corn production dropped from 118 million metric tons to 115 million metric tons. Argentina’s corn production is now at 54 million metric tons. USDA reduced Brazil’s soybean…RMA Numbers Surprise Grain Trade
Published December 24, 2021
The winter wheat market traded on thoughts of less than expected acres in the last week. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says RMA insurance numbers surprised the grain trade. "There's a bullish theme moving into 2022. Traders are trying to…Renewable Diesel: A Market Disrupter
Published December 17, 2021
Ag Resource Company President Dan Basse believes the push toward renewable diesel will be the most disruptive factor in agriculture for the next few years. "With states like California providing tremendous subsidies and mandating 700 million gallons of usage, you…A Critical Time for Fertilizer
Published December 9, 2021
The next six weeks will be critical for fertilizer. AgResource Company President Dan Basse made those comments during the American Seed Trade Association’s Seed Expo on Tuesday. "As we turn the calendar to 2022, it's important to see an elevated…