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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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What Do China’s Crypto Currency Updates Mean for Ag?

Published September 27, 2021

China made trading cryptocurrency illegal Friday, which could have far reaching impacts on the rest of the world. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says it won’t have a direct impact on agriculture. "I think this is where…

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Tar Spot Remains a Problem for Eastern Corn Belt

Published September 25, 2021

Farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt are dealing with tar spot. Kluis Commodities market analyst Jacob Burks says the problem is widespread. "In southern Wisconsin we started seeing this at least two years ago. Every year since, this has been…

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