Articles tagged under: Jim Bower
A Rugged Month
Published April 4, 2023
Weather concerns are impacting the hard wheat markets. "I'm still watching the southwest corner of the winter wheat belt," said Jim Bower, president, Bower Trading. "I think half of the hard red winter wheat has some kind of stress on…Be Cautious with Weather Markets
Published December 24, 2021
The grain market has been well supported by ideas of continued good demand. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says uncertainty over South American weather is another big factor. "The weather looks reasonably good in South America." As with any weather…Grain Traders Keep an Eye on La Nina’s Impact on Global Production
Published September 25, 2021
Global corn and soybean ending stock numbers are tight enough that grain traders are watching for any hiccups in production. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says that includes how the developing La Nina impacts South American production. "If Brazil and…Markets Spring Wheat Production Concerns
Published June 25, 2021
Spring wheat continues to carry a premium over the other wheat classes. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says the spring wheat production concerns are very real. "The Minneapolis contract for wheat still carries the premium for weather, but they can't…Markets Need to Encourage More Wheat and Soybean Acres
Published April 2, 2021
Bower Trading President Jim Bower says Wednesday’s USDA Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks report indicate soybean supplies at the end of the new crop marketing year will be way too tight. "What does the market have to do? As planters…South American Weather Top Focus for Grain Traders
Published December 15, 2020
South American weather is top of mind for grain traders. Bower Trading President Jim Bower says traders are watching Brazil and Argentina’s crop conditions very closely. "I don't think we can take out the $12 mark unless we get a…Instability in Brazil Could Bring More Business to U.S.
Published May 15, 2020
Bower Trading President Jim Bower is keeping an eye on the Brazilian government and economy. Bower says Brazil is experiencing some major instability that could have major market impacts. "Brazil is having problems with their president and leadership. They assassinated…Farmers May Be Starting to Shift Away from Corn Planting
Published April 29, 2020
A good planting window in April usually means more corn acres, but Bower Trading president Jim Bower says that may not be the case this year. "Corn prices are lower. If farmers have high cash rent and marginal yield, that…Planters Rolling in Southern Illinois
Published April 8, 2020
Planters have begun to roll in southern Illinois. "We've got clients planting more soybeans more than corn," says Jim Bower, president, Bower Trading. "There are planters rolling and they're moving well." Field conditions have been good, but it may be…