Articles tagged under: Midwest Market Solutions
Spring Wheat and Soybean Markets Stay Higher
Published May 27, 2022
Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the Minneapolis spring wheat contract is trying to incentivize planting while there’s a window to get it done. "After June 5, it's really difficult to grow a very good spring wheat crop. There's…Crop Development is Getting Pushed Back
Published April 25, 2022
While planting progress is delayed, Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says there is still plenty of time to get the crop planted. "The biggest concern is temperatures that won't allow for quick emergence. It's a slow start to the…Few Surprises in April WASDE Report
Published April 8, 2022
USDA made no changes to U.S. corn ending stocks and only minor changes to wheat and soybean stocks. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the biggest surprise in Friday's report was with corn exports. "The USDA lowered corn and…Not Much Old Crop Grain Left to Sell in the U.S.
Published May 17, 2021
Strong basis levels continue to suggest a limited supply of grain in the country. "There were lots of corn and soybean sales last fall and there's been some sales reaching at the $5 to $6 mark and now, farmers are…ND Prevent Plant Potential Being Monitored by Traders
Published May 22, 2020
The slow planting pace in North Dakota has traders talking about prevent plant acres. "We definitely need warm, dry conditions," said Brian Hoops, president, Midwest Market Solutions. "If we don't see this in the next few weeks, I think we…Adjusting to the Slowdown in Meat Processing
Published May 15, 2020
Slaughter capacity continue to be a bottleneck for meat producers. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops expects the livestock markets to continue to struggle until slaughter levels return to more normal levels. "We may never get back to where we…Could See Soybean Acre Boost Ahead of Spring
Published February 24, 2020
Midwest Market Solutions president Brian Hoops expects soybean acres could increase before spring. "We have too much corn ending stocks on hand versus soybeans even though it's not a tight number, it's enough where we could want more flexibility." Hoops…A Friendly Placement Number for Cattle on Feed Report
Published November 21, 2018
Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops thinks the friendliest number in Wednesday's Cattle on Feed report is the placement number. "It's well below trade estimates and last year's levels, sending the cattle markets higher." Hoops thinks the U.S. could be…