Articles tagged under: Kristi Van Ahn

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Making Changes Where Necessary

Published May 16, 2022

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says farmers are evaluating a change in the crop mix where they can. "Farmers are starting to talk about where acreage shifts will happen and where there will be prevent plant."…

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Old Crop Soybean Sales Increase

Published April 25, 2022

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn has seen a lot of old crop soybeans sold in the last two months. This is typically a quiet time for U.S. soybean exports. "We have most of our export sales…

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Grain Trade’s Focus Shifts to Weather

Published April 1, 2022

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says grain traders are already beginning to move past the USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks and Planting Intentions reports. Traders are starting to focus on weather. Now, it's all about what actually…

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Market Concerns on Softening Basis for Old Crop

Published February 25, 2022

Grain prices remain very strong going into the end of February. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn has some concern about losing the strong basis levels. "We're worried about softening basis for old crop. That's one thing…

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More Corn Acres Possible in Western Minnesota

Published December 22, 2021

Despite higher fertilizer prices, Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says clients in western Minnesota are thinking about more corn acres in 2022. "It was catching me off guard when I started hearing that. It's a common…

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