Articles tagged under: Don Roose
A One-Two Punch
Published January 15, 2024
There was little positive news in Friday’s USDA reports. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the January report is dangerous because it has so many moving parts. "No doubt, the government threw a haymaker to us on the negative side,"…Watch the Funds
Published November 20, 2023
The funds are 700 million bushels short on corn and 550 million bushels short on wheat. U.S. Commodities broker Don Roose advises growers to watch the fund activity. "When we opened up trade to the large speculators, 1,200 contracts was maximum,…Tighter Soybean Carryout Likely
Published September 11, 2023
USDA will release the September supply and demand estimates tomorrow. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says most traders are expecting a tighter soybean carryout number. That will also be reflected in the average yields. "We really can't lose a bushel…Firmer Cattle Markets, Top Heavy Hog Markets
Published February 7, 2022
The live cattle market traded firmer last week. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the cattle cycle is positive. "Slaughter is increasing and packers are starting to chase the cattle markets. There's more beef in the pipeline, but the cycle…End-Users Showing Interest in Early Harvested U.S. Crop
Published September 27, 2021
Export demand is returning slowly as repairs continue at the Gulf ports. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks end users are also stepping up to lock in prices. "It's the end user that is just not sure of the crop…A New Plateau?
Published September 17, 2021
For U.S. Commodities market analyst Don Roose there is a common theme to the questions he’s getting from farmers; are we in a new plateau for commodity prices? "We don't know so that means you have to take advantage of…Weather Takes Center Stage for the Grain Markets
Published August 2, 2021
The grain markets continues to trade a wide range with very volatile action. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says rainfall will dictate the grain market action. "The weather will remain very important moving forward. A lot of the subsoil moisture…A Mostly Risk-Off Trading Day
Published June 25, 2021
Friday was a risk-off trading day for the grain markets. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says that's due to the combination of rain in the Midwest and a not-so-friendly Renewable Fuel Standard ruling from the Supreme Court. Hear the full…Traders Watching to See How Heat and Dryness Impacts U.S. Crops
Published June 21, 2021
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says this continues to be very much a weather market with traders eyeing the latest forecast. "Moisture is needed immediately in the dry areas as drought continues to expand. It's paramount the weather starts to…