Articles tagged under: Kristi Van Ahn
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…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…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…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…Basis Begins to Narrow
Published December 16, 2021
Basis is starting to narrow at certain levels in parts of the Northern Plains. "The only concern I've been seeing on the radar is that railcars have been getting more expensive," says Kristi Van Ahn, market analyst, Van Ahn and…Headwinds in the Marketplace
Published December 5, 2021
Demand continues to be a concern for grain traders. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says there are many headwinds in the marketplace. "This is the first week of December, so let's coast through the rest of…No Big Winner in 2022 Acreage Battle Yet
Published November 11, 2021
Minneapolis wheat led the grain market higher this week. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn thinks spring wheat is trying to secure acres. "We're trying to decipher what we'll have for acres with fertilizer prices as high…Grain Markets Search for Reasons to Move Higher
Published November 2, 2021
The grain markets took a breather on Tuesday as traders searched for fresh information. "The markets are sensitive right now, looking for information to justify them going higher, because we are at very lofty levels," says Kristi Van Ahn, market…Spring Wheat Starts to Fight for 2022 Acres
Published October 21, 2021
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says next fall’s Minneapolis wheat prices are getting more attractive. "From what I've gathered from farmers, there's not that big of a difference in fertilizer costs for corn versus wheat. I…