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Look at the Big Picture

Published October 5, 2022

Brock and Associates President Richard Brock says the markets have more to worry about than fuel prices. "In the soy complex, many people are tied up as true believers in the renewable diesel market; more soy crush plants will come…

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Early Stages of a Bearish Grain Market

Published July 20, 2022

According to Brock Associates market analyst Richard Brock, the grain markets will likely continue to move lower heading into harvest. "We're basically in a weather market and there will be some weather scares between now and harvest," said Brock. "Again,…

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Watch What Happens with U.S. Corn Production

Published March 18, 2022

With uncertainties surrounding global corn production, Brock Associates owner Richard Brock is watching what happens in the United States. Brock is hearing from seed dealers there’s more demand for certain varieties of corn than soybeans this spring in the Midwest.…

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Market Analysts Not Expecting Major Shift Away from Corn

Published January 15, 2022

Corn continues to fight for acres ahead of spring planting. Summit Commodities market analyst Tom Pfitzenmaier does not think the U.S. will see a major acreage switch from corn to soybeans this year because of the higher fertilizer prices. "I…

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More Corn Acres Possible

Published January 3, 2022

Brock and Associates President Richard Brock says mid-February will be a crucial time for corn. "That will determine revenue crop insurance. If prices are as high as they are right now, I know many people disagree, but I think corn…

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Getting Closer to Harvest Lows

Published October 15, 2021

Brock Associates President Richard Brock says it’s hard to justify $12 soybeans with the USDA’s current supply estimate. He does not think we’ve hit the harvest lows yet, but we’re close. "There's an old saying that big bulls turn into…

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Take Advantage of Grain Market Rallies

Published August 12, 2021

Brock Associates owner and market analyst Richard Brock says it makes sense for the grain markets to move higher in response to the lower-than-expected yield estimates from the USDA. Brock highlights the corn markets. "People need to tone down the…

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USDA: Soybean Supplies Tight, Overall Good U.S. Corn Supplies

Published May 13, 2021

Brock Associates President/CEO Richard Brock believes there’s enough old crop corn to carry the U.S. through demand. That can be tricky to accept in a dry area like the Northern Plains. "The two states North Dakota and South Dakota combined…

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Unprecedented Times for Soybean Markets

Published May 5, 2021

Brock and Associates market analyst Richard Brock says the supply of soybeans in the U.S. has been the real issue. "This has all been driven, for the most part, by a real shortage of oilseeds going to the diesel market…

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No Shock for Grain Traders in the February USDA Report

Published February 10, 2021

Brock Associates President Richard Brock wasn’t too surprised with the February USDA report. Most grain traders expected the USDA to increase corn and soybean exports more than they did. "I think what USDA is assuming is some of the exports…

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