Articles tagged under: Richard Brock
Farmers Still Hanging on to Old Crop Corn
Published August 21, 2019
Brock and Associates president Richard Brock says another big story at Dakotafest is farmers are still holding onto old crop corn. "I think that's the number one fundamental in the corn market right now. As we go into the end…Market Analysts Shift Focus Back to Crop Progress and Weather
Published June 28, 2019
There are surprises everywhere in Friday's acreage report, especially for corn and soybeans. Brock Associates President Richard Brock is having a hard time rationalizing how USDA came up with some of the numbers. "None of this makes any sense, but…The Weather Market Continues
Published May 29, 2019
The grain markets are all about the weather and will be for another two weeks. Brock Associates market analyst Richard Brock says delayed planting is a big problem, especially in Indiana and Ohio. "There will be many prevent plant acres…Building More Demand for Corn and Soybeans
Published February 11, 2019
According to market analysts, it's difficult to build a bullish case for corn and soybeans because the U.S. needs to build more demand. "We need another ethanol-type explosion on the demand side. That's not in the foreseeable future," says Richard Brock,…China Could Be Buying Soybeans “Under the Radar”
Published January 1, 2019
China may be purchasing U.S. soybeans under the radar. Brock and Associates President Richard Brock explains it could be part of the strategy. "I think they'll start releasing the information on exports soon," says Brock. "The other thing we look…Tariffs Not a Major Concern, Yet
Published July 5, 2018
Brock and Associates President Richard Brock says trade wars aren’t good for the U.S., but he’s not yet concerned about the tariff’s impact on prices. "Obviously, if they need our product they're going to pay the tariffs. I think there…A Deal with China Could Help Soybeans
Published May 21, 2018
Brock Associates President Richard Brock says a trade deal with China has the potential to be a game changer for U.S. markets. “If it really happens. I think the odds are high China will increase agricultural imports from us by…