Articles tagged under: exports
U.S. Exports to China at $17.5 Billion Through October
Published December 8, 2020
According to the USDA, U.S. exports to China that meet the terms of the phase one trade deal are at $17.5 billion through October 2020. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton says that’s the highest level seen in…Will China Live Up to Trade Commitments?
Published December 3, 2020
Will China make the $36.5 billion in purchases by December 31? According to Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, that is one question that is asked a lot. In McKinney’s words: It’s looking tough. "To be…Good Export Sales Noted For Mid-October
Published October 23, 2020
Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson says we continue to see very good corn export sales. "It's the second best for this specific week. As far as the soybeans, the export numbers were within trade expectations and the grain markets reacted…Ag Barometer Says Crop Price Rally and CFAP 2 Improved Farmer Sentiment
Published October 6, 2020
Farmer sentiment hit a high in September. The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased to a reading of 156, an increase of 12 points from August. The combination of the August crop price rally and USDA’s unveiling of…Weather and Export Demand Driving Grain Markets
Published September 29, 2020
The weather and export demand are the drivers in the grain markets. Monday’s USDA weekly crop progress report was in line with trade expectations. "The corn harvest is still a little bit behind normal and the beans are doing well…Export Shipments Will Be Key
Published September 25, 2020
Export sales have been somewhat consistent for more than one month and the corn and soybean markets are adjusting. Shipments will be the biggest question moving forward. "You can have all of the export sales you want in the world,…The Soybean Demand Story Remains Positive
Published September 23, 2020
E-Hedger market analyst Ryland Textor says the demand story for U.S. commodities continues to stay positive. "We'll start getting more concise yield reports with farmers harvesting. I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing lower yields coming out of Iowa…Soybean Demand Offers Hope for the Market
Published August 13, 2020
S&W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler is hopefull after seen the new crop demand in Wednesday's USDA report. "I think we'll see stronger exports than what's being reported. I think there will be lots of switching from unknown destinations as…Market Analyst Optimistic for Wheat Price Boost
Published July 19, 2020
At a marketing webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute, The Money Farm founder Mike Kruger said global wheat production issues in Australia and the European Union could imply tight world supplies and better wheat prices. "Australia's significant crop problems…