Articles tagged under: Kristi Van Ahn
More Competition for Soybeans
Published September 15, 2023
The new soybean crush plant at Spiritwood will begin processing soybeans on Wednesday. Kristi Van Ahn, who is with Van Ahn and Company, was part of a market outlook panel discussion at the Big Iron Farm Show. Van Ahn said…RRFN Hosting Market Outlook Forums
Published September 3, 2023
Join the Red River Farm Network at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo on September 12-14. Each afternoon, RRFN hosts industry-leading market analysts for a conversation about the markets. The analysts on the stage include Jerry Gulke, Tommy…Sooner or Later– A Weather Market
Published May 19, 2023
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth thinks the dryness in parts of the Midwest will eventually get the attention of the trade, "Sooner rather than later, people will talk about how dry it is in key areas."…USDA Dances Around Soybean Numbers
Published March 12, 2023
The USDA supply/demand report put the corn carryout at 1.34 billion bushels. Corn exports were lowered, but Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn anticipates further cuts. "That is a very justified movement and I wouldn't be surprised…Mexico Rethinks GMO Corn Policy
Published November 24, 2022
Mexico's president appears to be back-peddling from his commitment to ban GMO corn imports, saying it will be accepted for feed usage. "It was unrealistic to say they wouldn't take GMO corn with such a large percentage of our corn…No Delayed Pricing
Published October 13, 2022
Kristi Van Ahn, market analyst, Van Ahn and Company, is seeing a few grain elevators in the Alexandria, Minnesota area go to a cash-only bid for soybeans. "If you're bringing in soybeans that are not contracted, they're being forced to…U.S. Dollar Strength is a Weakness
Published September 9, 2022
The U.S. dollar slid lower at the end of this past week.Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says the dollar is still very strong. "When you look at soybeans, compared to Brazil, we're not all that competitive…Markets to Follow Pro Farmer Crop Tour
Published August 19, 2022
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn thinks the trade is anxious to see the results of this week's Pro Farmer crop tour. Much of the focus will be on the drier soybean growing regions. "Pod counts will…A Weak Export Sales Report
Published July 3, 2022
Demand concerns continue for the grain markets as exports slow. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says Thursday’s export sales report was dismal. "I'm concerned we're deteriorating demand right now. We've had poor export sales for the…