Articles tagged under: markets
A Headline-Driven Market
Published September 14, 2025
Each headline regarding China or tariffs moves the soybean market. The Money Farm market analyst Allison Thompson said the Brazilian crop also hangs over this market. "We've been talking about a record crop coming out of South America for darn…Growing Markets for SD Soybeans
Published August 19, 2025
While China is typically the final destination for U.S. soybean exports, South Dakota Soybean Council director Derrick Scott says farmers can’t rely on just one market for exporting their crop. "Whether it's whole beans or meal, we're looking to get…Ellingson: Green Pastures and Good Markets Fuel Positivity
Published June 8, 2025
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association's (NDSA) Spring Roundup series is touring the state this week. "Everywhere we have been, we've seen green, and that really has been a refreshing change," says NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson. "So, we know…A Price Impact From Tariff Strategy
Published April 18, 2025
With the White House's back-and-forth on tariffs, the impact on agricultural trade is obvious. The biggest price influence is on the countries that purchase large volumes of U.S. commodities. "For soybeans, without a doubt, that's China," said NDSU Extension Crops…Consumer Slowdown Signals Trouble for Ag Economy
Published April 14, 2025
Uncertainty in global trade and falling consumer confidence are warning signs for U.S. agriculture, says Rob Fox, Director of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. Declining sentiment is closely linked to reduced consumer spending, a major driver of the overall economy. “When you…Tariff Uncertainty Worries U.S. Fertilizer Industry
Published February 3, 2025
StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville is hearing concerns about tariffs and their impact on the fertilizer industry. Potash is the biggest hurdle. "It's hard to understate just how important Canadian potash flows are to the U.S." The timing…Supply vs. Demand
Published October 10, 2024
Predicting the future is difficult. That is complicated in the grain markets because there are so many variables. NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson says many farmers tend to focus on supply-side issues, often ignoring other indicators. "The problem is there's…Cattle Industry Prepares for Summer Meeting
Published July 6, 2024
This year's Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting is slated to be held in San Diego in mid-July, U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele says the meeting is a good time for the beef industry to meet…Beet and Cane Growers Conference Draws Global Audience
Published June 20, 2024
This year's World Association of Beet and Cane Growers Annual Conference was held in the United States for the first time in 20 years. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Harrison Weber was pleased with how the…