Articles tagged under: Mark Schultz
Disappointing Midwestern Soybean Yields
Published September 23, 2022
Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz says the early soybean yield reports coming into his office have been disappointing. "From Iowa to South Dakota into Minnesota, yields have been not as good as we'd like. As harvest continues, I think…Too Early for South America Planting to Impact Grain Markets
Published October 5, 2021
Early planting continues in South America. Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz thinks it's far too early for traders to be concerned about that planting progress. "Of course, there is a La Nina has formed. That can cause some issues.…Corn and Soybeans Need to Ration Demand
Published November 20, 2020
Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz says U.S. corn and soybeans still need to ration demand. "Make no mistake, soybeans will need to be rationed. The corn has a lot of interest, because farmers will either feed corn or wheat.…Traders Focus More on South America Weather
Published December 4, 2019
Traders will focus more and more on the South American Crop as we move further into December. Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz says so far South American weather has been favorable for the crops. "Brazil looks good. There's plenty…Closing Beef Packing Plant Makes Big Impact on Markets
Published August 12, 2019
The livestock industry suffered a serious blow when fire destroyed a Tyson Foods beef packing plant in western Kansas. Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz says the plant is a major packing facility. The livestock markets reacted violently to the…Weather Concerns Impacting Wheat Market
Published June 12, 2019
The weather forecasts continue to influence the wheat markets. Northstar Commodity Chief Market Analyst Mark Schultz says Minneapolis wheat is struggling. "There is some rain back in the forecast for Canada. Though, I think we're early," says Schultz. "There's no…Trade Talks Continue to Keep Attention of Market Analysts
Published April 4, 2019
Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz thinks spring planting delays are becoming less of a market factor. Trade is still top-of-mind. "It does sound like we're getting closer to an agreement with China, but the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement hasn't been…