Articles tagged under: Don Roose
China Purchases New Crop Corn
Published May 24, 2021
China was noticeably absent from the corn market Friday. "This was the first time in a week that China hasn't bought," said Don Roose, president, U.S. Commodities. "By the way, they bought 420 million bushels in ten days and that's…More U.S. Acres Expected to Go Into Production in 2021
Published May 17, 2021
Private forecasters are beginning to release planted acreage estimates ahead of the June report. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says there is concern planted area will grow substantially. "One private forecaster is estimating 96.8 million acres, up six million and…A Volatile Market
Published May 3, 2021
May corn futures went off the board Friday limit higher in a short squeeze play. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the May corn contract pulled everything with it. "Bull spreads work with up-front contracts lead the charge." Weather will…Grain Trade Ends the Week Higher on End of Month Trading
Published April 30, 2021
Friday's market action was all about the end of the month trading. "It's all about the delivery situation on the May positions. We found out who does or doesn't want to own the deliverable positions at the board of trade…Cash Cattle Trade Disappointing Ahead of COF Report
Published April 23, 2021
The feeder cattle market saw some light short covering ahead of the Cattle on Feed Report on Friday, but U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the cash trade was disappointing. "With corn easing back, this gave us a pop to…Soybeans Pull the Grain Markets Higher
Published April 16, 2021
The grain markets closed mixed on Friday as traders squared positions ahead of the weekend. "Earlier in the week, it was the corn pulling things up, then the wheat kicked up and by the end of the week, it was…USDA’s Planting Intentions Report May Overshadow March WASDE Report
Published March 8, 2021
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose expects traders to quickly digest the supply and demand numbers in Tuesday’s WASDE report and begin preparing for the planting intentions report at the end of the month. "On March 31, will we get enough…The U.S. May Import More Soybeans in 2021
Published February 22, 2021
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks USDA is expecting an increase in soybean imports into the U.S. "I think they've already tipped their hand on that. Typically, we bring in 15 to 25 million bushels of soybeans. This year, we'll…Grain Traders Watching Ending Stocks in February WASDE Report
Published February 1, 2021
The February USDA Supply and Demand Report is typically not a big market mover, but U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says recent demand will have traders watching ending stocks closely. "Exports should go up on corn and soybeans and the…