Articles tagged under: Randy Martinson
South American Weather Captures Trader’s Attention
Published December 28, 2021
Grain traders added weather premium to the soybean market Monday, even though there is some rain in South America’s near-term forecast. "Spotty showers are in the forecast the first week of January. That dampened the markets early on, but as…ND May Have a More Diverse Acreage Mix in 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says southeastern North Dakota is expected to grow more corn next year. "When you get outside of that area of the state, there may be more barley, oats and dry edible beans. These…Grain Markets Will Likely Stay Strong in Spring
Published December 6, 2021
Three market panelists at the Northern Ag Expo offered varying opinions on market direction and strategies, but all three agreed about the need to protect profit margins. "If you're looking at pricing in 2022, have your inputs locked in," said…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,…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…