Articles tagged under: Randy 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…Demand Continues to Boost the Grain Markets
Published January 13, 2021
The run up in the grain market started as a demand story. Martinson Ag Risk Management market analyst Randy Martinson says until the next crop is available, there will be issues. That’s why this market rally has lasted longer than…Brazilian Planting Picking Up Pace, Traders Watching Closely
Published November 20, 2020
Brazil’s soybean planting progress has picked up. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says traders will be watching Brazil’s crop condition closely. "Right now, they are picking up their planting pace. Most of it is in-line with the five-year…U.S. Grain Shipment to Brazil Friendly for Markets
Published November 8, 2020
News that Brazil is buying U.S. soybeans will impact supply. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson thinks Brazil will need to buy corn, too. "That's been helping the corn market. To see the grain shipment going to Brazil is…Continued Rains in South America Pressure Grain Markets
Published October 30, 2020
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson expects to see continued pressure in the grain markets as more rain falls in South America. "We're a little more concerned about the rain falling in Brazil. The northern regions continue to see…A Brighter Market Outlook
Published September 21, 2020
The commodity markets are in a demand state of mind. That was one of the points made by Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen during the Big Iron Farm Show. "This is strange because it's…Watch for More China Purchases
Published June 22, 2020
The reports saying that China intends to step up purchases of farm commodities to meet their phase one trade commitments has helped support the corn and soybeans. China purchases weren’t really expected until the second half of the year. "Especially…Analysts Shift Focus to U.S. Planting
Published March 31, 2020
Now that the USDA Quarterly Stocks and Planting Intentions reports are released, Martinson Ag Risk Management president Randy Martinson says analysts are shifting their focus to U.S. planting conditions. "Our focus is shifting from South America to North America." Martinson…