Articles tagged under: Martinson Ag Risk Management
Tight Wheat Supplies Drive the Markets
Published November 24, 2021
The wheat complex has been leading the grain markets higher for much of the week. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says global concern over tight wheat supplies has been the driver. "We saw a two percent decline in…Ag Export Pace Expected to Slow
Published August 31, 2021
Grain traders are watching export business. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says September is usually not a good export month. "That's usually when supplies are the tightest. What's been interesting is we've seen new crop soybean sales, because…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 20, 2021
The dry bean markets are certainly starting to tell a story. Acres are down dramatically in 2021 and production is being impacted by ongoing drought in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hear more from Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson…Supreme Court Ruling May Influence Oil Demand
Published June 25, 2021
The Supreme Court ruling favoring oil refiners seeking waivers from the Renewable Fuels Standard will impact demand for corn and soybean oil. "They're thinking it could slow biofuel demand, slowing down ethanol and oil demand for biodiesel," said Randy Martinson,…Higher Corn Prices Could Change Up Feed Rations
Published May 7, 2021
Corn prices continue to move higher. Martinson Ag Risk Management market analyst Randy Martinson says these are some of the highest prices corn has traded since the 2012 drought. "Getting up around $7, exporters start looking at other products. Globally,…Soybeans Try to Keep Pace with the Corn Market
Published April 14, 2021
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson thinks soybeans are trying to keep pace with the corn market. "Even though we've had good export sales, I think the corn market is trying to hold acres and it looks like corn…Winter Wheat Concerns Capture Grain Market Attention
Published February 17, 2021
Grain traders are concerned about the condition of winter wheat. "I drove back from Houston, Texas last week and the winter wheat was green. This cold will hurt the wheat in Oklahoma and Texas," said Randy Martinson, market analyst, Martinson…South American Harvest Delays Attract U.S. Ag Buyers
Published February 8, 2021
South America’s crop is widely variable. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says Brazil needs dry weather for harvest while Argentina needs rain. "It's the tale of two cities where the central and southern parts of Brazil want it…Not Much Demand Rationing Yet
Published January 26, 2021
Demand for U.S. commodities remains strong. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says we have not seen much demand rationing. "Even before the market dropped one dollar last week in the soybeans, we were still seeing aggressive sales. We…