Articles tagged under: Don Roose
Sourcing Off-Farm Grain Could Be Difficult for Remainder of 2020
Published November 16, 2020
Given the circumstances of tight supplies and the recent government report, U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks it will become very difficult to source grain off farm the remainder of the year. "When you look at it, the average corn…Crop Condition Ratings Expected to Decline This Afternoon
Published August 31, 2020
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says grain traders will be watching crop condition closely with most expecting another drop in crop condition this afternoon. "We're adding risk premium to the market until we can stabilize this crop. That stabilization will…No Major Seed Supply Concerns After Derecho
Published August 21, 2020
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the major Derecho wind storm destroyed thousands of crop acres across Iowa, including seed production. However, seed supply doesn’t seem to be a concern. "Seed companies realize they can't lose seed in catastrophic areas…Big U.S. Crop May Offset Concern in Drier Areas
Published August 10, 2020
The latest drought monitor map continues to show the driest areas of Iowa expanding. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says grain traders think the big crops will offset the dry areas. "We did get some scattered rains across Iowa, but…Getting a Handle on Coronavirus
Published March 16, 2020
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the trade is trying to get a handle on domestic demand due to coronavirus. "There's a lot of uncertainty. Can workers all work at the plants? There could be a problem with product availability…Caution Advised Ahead of Tuesday’s Report
Published March 9, 2020
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose doesn’t expect big changes in Tuesday’s USDA Supply and Demand report, but he does advise caution. "The thing we have to be careful of is if exports are slowing. We also have to look at…Traders Take Money Off Table Ahead of Weekend
Published January 3, 2020
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says traders took money off the table ahead of an uncertain weekend. "It was a risk-off type trade on Friday," explains Roose. "It started with U.S. air strikes against the key Iranian General. Iran promises…The Harvest Will Tell the Story
Published September 12, 2019
It may be after the 2020 elections before the trade skirmish with China is resolved. "No doubt; China didn't get to where they are without being a hardliner, said Kristi Van Ahn of Van Ahn and Company. "They will push…Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
Published November 16, 2018
The soybean market turned higher Friday on the perception of better trade talks with China.