Articles tagged under: Sam Hudson
Competing for Tight Supplies
Published October 13, 2022
The U.S. faces tough competition in the export market. Summit Commodities market analyst Tom Pfitzenmaier cites the corn and wheat moving out of the Ukraine at substantially lower prices than the U.S. Gulf. "Brazil is also set to have a…Grain Traders Preparing for April WASDE Report
Published April 6, 2022
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects USDA to increase demand and decrease carryout in Friday's report. "Demand should be steady to higher. USDA is going to have to grapple with this 89.5 million acres in their balance sheet in…Basis Opportunities in Farm Country
Published October 24, 2021
The basis remains unusually strong during this harvest season. "These processors, especially when you look at the margins they have in ethanol with fuel costs the way they are, they're going to be looking for a regular supply," said Sam…Basis Levels Stay Strong at Harvest
Published October 7, 2021
The current strong basis is unusual for harvest time. "It's notable because this is happening at a time when we are getting our export market back; it's a good signal for demand all the way around," says Sam Hudson, market…Production Uncertainty Surrounds Corn Markets
Published July 26, 2021
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says weather continues to drive the market as production uncertainty surrounds the markets as the corn crop enters pollination. " A lot of the U.S. corn producing area is trying to get underway with…A Sideways to Lower Grain Trade Ahead
Published March 11, 2021
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects sideways to lower trade ahead of the USDA’s Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks report at the end of March. "The markets are fickle and adrift at times. It's too early to murder the…A Demand Shift From U.S. Soybeans to Corn
Published January 28, 2021
Harvest is ramping up in South America. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects U.S. corn shipments to improve as more and more Brazilian soybeans reach the ports. "I would expect U.S. soybean shipments to slow down as we get…Soybean Demand Stays Strong
Published December 17, 2020
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says demand is strong for U.S. soybeans even with higher prices. "When you look at our soy crush and export campaigns, we're not rationing demand yet. If we have to do that, it will…Grain Traders Keep Close Eye on U.S. China Relations
Published July 27, 2020
Traders are watching U.S. and China relations for retaliation after the Trump Administration shut down the Chinese Consulate in Huston. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says traders are concerned about cancellations of commodities that have already been sold. "A…