Articles tagged under: markets
Demand for Fed Cattle Remains Strong
Published April 20, 2019
With a new calf crop on the ground, cattle producers in the Northern Plains are beginning to monitor fall prices. NDSU Extension livestock economist Tim Petry says the big item to watch is corn. The corn market may continue to…Sunflowers: One Option to Diversify Market Risk
Published April 11, 2019
According to USDA, farmers are expected to plant 1.2 million acres of sunflowers this spring. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the estimate for oil type varieties was lower than industry expectations. "We were looking for a 10…USDA Releases U.S. World Market Share Projections
Published March 21, 2019
During the next ten years, U.S. agriculture will face additional competition from other countries in the world market. By 2028, USDA expects U.S. corn exports to increase by seven million tons from this year. That’s a gain of 11 percent.…Patience is Being Tested in the Markets
Published February 28, 2019
Lately, the markets have been driven by news headlines and Twitter activity. According to Stewert-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty, the markets may be a little tired. "Patience is being tested. In particular, we keep hitting resistance levels with corn…Sit Tight and Wait
Published February 15, 2019
NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says if farmers need to move soybeans, prioritize moving the higher moisture grain first and sit tight for a few more weeks. "I do think the U.S. will get a trade agreement with China.…Government Shutdown Causing Market Uncertainty
Published December 27, 2018
Van Ahn and Company Chief Financial Officer Kristi Van Ahn says the government shutdown is creating uncertainty in the market. "The biggest question is when the government will reopen," says Van Ahn. "If the government reopens, there will be a…Building New Markets for U.S. Soybeans
Published December 7, 2018
The United Soybean Board met in St. Louis Thursday. Ethan, South Dakota farmer and former chairman Lewis Bainbridge says developing new markets continues to be a major focus for USB. “We’ve spent lots of time analyzing new and expanding markets.…Farmers Waiting on Soybean Market Movement
Published November 28, 2018
Discussions surrounding corn and soybean markets, along with trade and tariffs, took center stage on the opening day of the Northern Ag Expo in Fargo. The soybean market is waiting for some movement and positive news towards China. "Because what…Export Exchange Highlights Opportunities for U.S. Grains
Published October 23, 2018
The Export Exchange meeting took place Tuesday and Wednesday in Minneapolis. U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight says recent trade agreements were a focus at the event. “Japan is a great market for U.S. corn. We want to…