Articles tagged under: markets
Feeder Cattle Continue to Move Through Auction Barns
Published March 6, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to market a steady stream of feeder cattle. There is good buyer demand and calves are coming in with light to moderate-plus flesh condition. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 4,300…Continued Demand Keeps Boosting Grain Markets
Published January 27, 2021
Diversified Services market analyst Sterling Smith was a presenter during the Ihry Insurance spring virtual farm meeting and current market conditions were part of the conversation. Continued demand boosted the grain markets and featured massive corn sales to China. There…Bullish Grain Markets Remain Despite Slight Corrections
Published January 25, 2021
A correction lower in the grain markets is challenging bullish trend lines. StoneX market analyst Phillip Claussen says up trends are still in place, but just barely. "From a technical standpoint, we're still holding onto the bullish trendline, but we're…Analyst Anticipates Export Demand to Keep Supporting Markets
Published January 22, 2021
Total Farm Marketing market advisor John Heinberg is not sure if we’re seeing a new higher trading range for the grains. "The export side should stay fairly active into the spring," says Heinberg. "For soybeans, we need to start rationing…South American Weather Keeps Attention of Grain Traders
Published January 18, 2021
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says traders will be watching weekend weather in South America weather when the trade opens up Monday evening. "We'll see what Argentina gets for rain and what that could mean for the crop.…Grain Traders Forecast Tighter Carryout in January USDA Report
Published January 6, 2021
The January Supply and Demand report from the USDA will be extremely important for market direction. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says traders are expecting tighter carry-outs. "That crop report finalizes production numbers, we get quarterly…Begin Pushing the Pencil for 2021 Crop
Published January 6, 2021
As soybean futures get higher and corn futures reach new levels, AgResource Company President Dan Basse says farmers should begin pushing the pencil for the 2021 crop. "Things are starting to look relatively attractive on margins. I would encourage all…Funds Holding Long Positions for Corn and Soybean Markets
Published January 5, 2021
NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison thinks the recent buying in the ag markets was all about money flow. "We looked at the Commitment of Traders Report and the funds are holding easily the largest long position…The Acreage Battle May Impact All Commodities
Published January 3, 2021
Corn and soybean futures continue to push higher due to limited supplies. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops thinks the acreage battle will impact all commodities. "The bidding war for acres will be a supporting feature for spring wheat and…