Articles tagged under: Soybeans

Set Yourself Up for Success in White Mold Management

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Making good management decisions can help farmers control white mold in soybeans. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says selecting the right seed variety is a good first step, along with adjusting population. "In a lot of ways, we…

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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…

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Farmers Need to Be Part of the Bullish Market

Published January 13, 2021

Bull markets don’t happen often and Advanced Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi thinks farmers need to be part of this one. "One of the greatest benefactors of this soybean rally could be spring wheat," says Grisafi. "Keep an eye…

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Stocks Tighten

Published January 13, 2021

In USDA's Quarterly Stocks report, the agency lowered U.S. corn ending stocks by five million bushels to 11.32 billion bushels from the December report. Soybean stocks are reported at 2.93 bullion bushels, down 319 million bushels from December. Wheat stocks…

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USDA Lowers Global Corn, Soybean and Wheat Production

Published January 12, 2021

USDA lowered global corn production 9.3 million tonnes in the January Supply and Demand report to 1,438 million metric tons. The crop declines in Argentina and Brazil will more than offset increased production in China and India. USDA lowered global…

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Cargill Executive Expects an Exciting Year for Soybeans

Published January 6, 2021

In an interview with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter, Cargill’s Ag Supply Chain Division Head Joe Stone said he expects an exciting 2021 for soybeans. "I don't think we've hit the top for market prices yet, because of…

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Funds Holding Long Positions for Corn and Soybean Markets

Published January 5, 2021

NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison thinks the recent buying in the ag markets was all about money flow. "We looked at the Commitment of Traders Report and the funds are holding easily the largest long position…

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The Acreage Battle May Impact All Commodities

Published January 3, 2021

Corn and soybean futures continue to push higher due to limited supplies. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops thinks the acreage battle will impact all commodities. "The bidding war for acres will be a supporting feature for spring wheat and…

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Northern Plains Basis Levels Stronger at Year End

Published December 30, 2020

Basis levels at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain mostly unchanged from the previous week. Soybean basis remains 40 to 80 cents under the March futures contract. Corn basis levels is 25 to…

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An Acreage Battle

Published December 27, 2020

Higher prices for corn and soybeans may incentivize local farmers to change the acreage mix for next year. The Money Farm market analyst Luke Swenson says seed companies are prepping for strong demand for these crops. "Ironically, the growers out…

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