Articles tagged under: markets
Could See Soybean Acre Boost Ahead of Spring
Published February 24, 2020
Midwest Market Solutions president Brian Hoops expects soybean acres could increase before spring. "We have too much corn ending stocks on hand versus soybeans even though it's not a tight number, it's enough where we could want more flexibility." Hoops…Explore Different Ways to Improve the Bottom Line
Published February 22, 2020
Innovus Agra LLC President Bret Oelke says extracting more revenue-per-acre to improve the bottom line is possible even during a tough market conditions. However, it takes more work and outside-the-box marketing. "Farmers will have to find ways where they can…Brazil’s Soybean Crop is Getting Bigger
Published February 12, 2020
Brazil’s soybean crop is getting bigger as harvest progresses. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the USDA numbers are on track. "Estimates have been increasing in recent weeks, because the previous dry weather in Brazil has been resolved.…Waiting on Trade News
Published February 12, 2020
NAU Country Vice-President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says all of the agricultural commodities are waiting for some type of trade news. "Until China gets back in business, there's not much else to talk about right now." The 30 day…CattleFax Outlook is Optimistic Prices Can Average Higher in 2020
Published February 10, 2020
Those gathered at this year's Cattle Industry Convention got a glimpse at the 2020 cattle market. "Cattle producers have done a tremendous job of producing more with less," said CattleFax Vice President of Industry Relations Kevin Good. "We're optimistic that…Sunflower Prices Continue to Climb
Published January 29, 2020
Nearby sunflowers prices have increased nearly $2.00 per hundredweight recently. Additionally, 2020 new crops prices have increased by $1.50 per hundredweight since last fall and are at six-year high. The National Sunflower Association says the overall price direction will be…Latest COF Numbers Come In at 12 Million Head
Published January 27, 2020
The latest Cattle on Feed Report was mostly in-line with expectations. The USDA report says there are 12 million cattle on feed for slaughter as of January 1, a two percent increase from one year ago. That includes 7.3 million…Surprising Yields Create Market Skepticism
Published January 24, 2020
While there is a bit more optimism in the markets as of late, Clayton Pope Commodities consultant Clayton Pope thinks there is still a lot of skepticism. "It seems like it's always harder and harder to buy a rally each…DOW Closes Above 29,000 Following Signing Ceremony
Published January 15, 2020
Following Wednesday’s signing of a phase one trade agreement between the U.S. and China, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 also closed at a record high, while the U.S. dollar weakened.…