Articles tagged under: exports
U.S. Corn Exports are a Bright Spot
Published April 16, 2020
U.S. grain prices have fallen enough to make them competitive globally. Standard Grain president Joe Vaclavik says corn exports are a bright spot. "While ethanol suffers, we're probably going to see much better corn export demand and demand in the…Melby: Brazil Soy Production Still Strong
Published April 8, 2020
Brazil’s soybean crop is expected to be slightly smaller due to dryness in southern Brazil. However, Brazilian Ag Consulting owner Kory Melby says northern Brazil will more than make up for a reduction in the southern production. "A few million…Rumor Has It China is Shopping Around for Grain
Published March 19, 2020
Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says rumors China is shopping for commodities and possible port closures in Argentina have brought some buying into the grain market. "Nothing is confirmed yet, but we've heard things circulating. Another piece of news friendly…Export Sales Help Friday’s Grain Market
Published March 6, 2020
There were some export sales on Friday, offering support against coronavirus fears. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the deliveries have slowed for soybeans and were virtually non-existent for corn in this process. "That's supportive for both markets. There…An Unusual Corn Market
Published March 5, 2020
Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says the corn market is acting unusual. "This is an odd setup for what we're told is a well supplied market. There's no or very little carry in the market. When you get a market…River Locks and Dams Upgrades Happening
Published February 28, 2020
Several locks and dams are on the Illinois and Ohio Rivers are scheduled to be upgraded this year. The inland waterways have been in need of repair and modernization for years. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says that…Beef Producers Want a Piece of China’s Protein Demand
Published February 11, 2020
U.S. beef exports are expected to grow substantially over the next five years. North Dakota Beef Commission director and Hensler, North Dakota rancher Clark Price says there is potential for export growth to China. "As we all know, China has…ND Beef Commission Focused on Growing Exports
Published February 9, 2020
The focus for the North Dakota Beef Commission is on growing export markets for the state’s beef producers. Chairman and Manning rancher Weston Dvorak says the demand for U.S. beef remains strong. "We've now shifted from a supply-driven to demand-driven…Despite Challenges, the Cattle Industry Remains Optimistic
Published February 8, 2020
Despite all the weather and market challenges the cattle industry faced in 2019, there was still optimism as more than 9,000 cattle producers gathered in San Antonio. "You talk about what each state has done to try and combat these…