Articles tagged under: markets
Strong Support for the Grains at Midday
Published May 8, 2018
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Jim Emter says the grains are in a recovery or retrace back to keep things in line. “On Thursday, we’ll get USDA’s crop report. It’s our first complete outlook of new crop supply and…Dollar Index Influencing Markets
Published May 3, 2018
The commodity markets have maintained a more mellow tone. Ag News Daily market analyst Mike Pearson says, in this case, no news is good news. However, a couple additional market factors have been seen. Over the past two weeks, the…Grain and Livestock Markets End Day Mixed
Published May 2, 2018
Grain markets closed mostly lower with Kansas City wheat showing the strength of the market due to the Winter Wheat Tour. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson explains wheat was almost up to its highs before backing off.Less Anxiety Seen Over Trade
Published May 2, 2018
The markets go up and down, but Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says there has been a calming effect on the trade. "The potential trade war still remains the 500-pound gorilla in the room. However, it's quieted…Pulling the Trigger on Soybean Prices
Published May 2, 2018
With new crop soybean prices above $10, Top Third Ag Marketing market analyst Jeff French is telling soybean farmers to lock in a floor under soybeans. “We don’t know what will happen with our export markets. In my opinion, we…Weather Continues to Impact Wheat Market
Published May 2, 2018
Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says the wheat market continues to trade the weather. “We’ve come up pretty good on the wheat reacting to the wheat tour," says Utterback. "The wheat has some damage. People are focused on a potential…Grains Close Higher, Livestock Close Mixed
Published May 1, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Bryan Strommen says Tuesday was a decent day for the grains.GOA Issues Report on Cattle Markets
Published April 10, 2018
A report by the Government Accountability Office shows supply and demand factors that affected cattle feed prices, such as a drought, also affected changes in fed cattle prices. From 2013 to 2016, the price of fed cattle fluctuated and experienced…Market Focuses on Crop Progress
Published April 10, 2018
There weren’t too many surprises in Tuesday’s USDA report. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says U.S. stock numbers were supportive. Now, the market focuses on crop progress. “Of course, there’s a lot of jitters and talk about the horrible…