Articles tagged under: markets
Firmer Cattle Markets, Top Heavy Hog Markets
Published February 7, 2022
The live cattle market traded firmer last week. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the cattle cycle is positive. "Slaughter is increasing and packers are starting to chase the cattle markets. There's more beef in the pipeline, but the cycle…New Crop Soybean Prices Get Stronger
Published February 4, 2022
Zaner Group Ag Hedge Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried started noticing the changes in December due to South American soybean production concerns. "If you look at some of the projections for the reductions we could see in the South American…What Does Russia-Ukraine Dispute Mean for U.S. Wheat?
Published February 4, 2022
The uncertainty between Russia and Ukraine has local wheat growers curious about possible market impacts. Russia is the largest wheat exporter and Ukraine is the third largest in the world. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said it’s very…Expect the Unexpected with the Soybean Markets
Published February 4, 2022
Supply chain fears are driving the grain markets. Market analyst Jacob Burks expects to see more unexplainable market swings. "We see a $1.65 move up in soybeans and a pull back wouldn't be unexpected. At times, it's not clear why…Grain Markets in Risk-Off Premium
Published November 30, 2021
Outside market influences will take a bigger role in the grain trade into December. On Tuesday, the grain and livestock markets were lower based on the uncertainty of the new COVID variant and what it means for the economy. "I…South American Weather is Key
Published November 11, 2021
Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Marketing Strategist Ted Seifried is expecting a sideways to firmer trade going into the end of 2021 with South American weather coming to the forefront. "There's a very strong chance of a La Nina for South…Brazil May Become World’s Largest Soybean Producer in 2022
Published November 10, 2021
The USDA is forecasting higher corn production and lower soybean production for Argentina in the next year. USDA is also estimating record soybean production for Brazil in the new crop year at 144 million tons. For perspective, Advance Trading Commodity…Grain Markets Search for Reasons to Move Higher
Published November 2, 2021
The grain markets took a breather on Tuesday as traders searched for fresh information. "The markets are sensitive right now, looking for information to justify them going higher, because we are at very lofty levels," says Kristi Van Ahn, market…Traders Prepare for October WASDE Report
Published October 7, 2021
Comstock Investments market analyst Joe Camp says traders are expecting larger numbers in Tuesday's USDA supply/demand report. "We've known for awhile the Eastern Corn Belt crops have great potential. Illinois has a statewide yield estimate of 214 bushels per acre…