Articles tagged under: grain markets
RMA Numbers Surprise Grain Trade
Published December 24, 2021
The winter wheat market traded on thoughts of less than expected acres in the last week. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says RMA insurance numbers surprised the grain trade. "There's a bullish theme moving into 2022. Traders are trying to…Zuzolo: Market Pattern is Similar to Last Year
Published December 17, 2021
The grain markets are expected to remain range bound, at least until the January Supply and Demand report from USDA. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo sees a similar market pattern to last year. "That's especially because of…Volatile, Sideways Market Movement
Published December 16, 2021
The commodity markets have been volatile, but mostly moving in a sideways pattern. Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says the entire commodity complex is stuck. "I see a rangebound market ahead for the grains and meats, making it very difficult…New COVID Variant is One of Two Stories Impacting Markets
Published November 26, 2021
Concern over a new COVID variant has the grain markets on edge. "How that impacts commodity sentiments, in terms of emerging markets, currencies and physical demand, is the top story for the markets," said Mike Zuzolo, president, Global Commodity Analytics…A Demand Driven Market Ahead for Corn and Soybeans
Published November 12, 2021
The weather and demand are two big factors for the grain markets. Bower Trading market analyst Ben Kasch says demand is the biggest factor. "There are great ethanol margins for corn and then, high input costs. That's all driving the…Spring Wheat Deja Vu
Published October 24, 2021
Wheat is the story for the grain markets as the December Minneapolis wheat contract moves past $10. "It looks like the grain markets are signaling they want more wheat acres," said Tom Lilja, market analyst, Progressive Ag Marketing. With the…Make Acreage Decisions That Pay
Published October 15, 2021
When it comes to selecting the right acreage mix, Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North says it can be easy to lose sight of price. "We’re still staring at $12 soybeans, $5 corn and looking at $9.50 spring wheat and $7.50 winter…Grain Markets Shift from Supply to Demand Focus
Published October 15, 2021
The focus for the grain markets is starting to shift from supply to demand. "I think there's enough of the crop harvested that the grain trade will assume additional adjustments in the crop will be minor," said Arlan Suderman, economist,…Mixed Signals Coming from Grain Markets
Published October 1, 2021
Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says the grain market is very confusing, sending out mixed signals. "You can argue the demand side is nowhere as robust as it was this time last year. We're producing a crop, so what's the…