Articles tagged under: Soybeans
U.S. Soybean Exports Still Strong
Published April 24, 2022
U.S. soybean exports remain strong in a time when South American production should be coming to market. Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting is researching the contra-seasonal export pace of soybeans. "The full realization of those smaller crops, especially…The Acreage Battle at Play in the Markets
Published April 15, 2022
Corn and soybeans closed mixed before the holiday weekend, while the wheat market saw more of a substantial sell-off. U.S. Commodities Vice President Jason Roose says the acreage mix continues to be in play. "At $7 corn and $16 beans,…Few Surprises in April WASDE Report
Published April 8, 2022
USDA made no changes to U.S. corn ending stocks and only minor changes to wheat and soybean stocks. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the biggest surprise in Friday's report was with corn exports. "The USDA lowered corn and…A Fragile Food System
Published April 4, 2022
Ukrainian farmers are expected to plant fewer acres this year. United Kingdom-based Green Square Agro Consulting Director Mike Lee tells the Red River Farm Network it’s difficult to get a good yield forecast for Ukraine. "We think 40 percent of…More Corn, Fewer Soybean Stocks
Published April 1, 2022
USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says corn stocks in all positions as of March 1 totaled 7.85 billion bushels. That’s two percent more than one year ago and in line with trade expectations. U.S. soybean stocks are 1.93 billion bushels,…Input Costs a Factor in Planting Intentions
Published March 31, 2022
Rising input costs likely contributed to the bigger than expected decline in corn planting intentions. "If you didn't lock in fertilizer prices last fall, you're looking at higher prices now," said Bryan Doherty, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "At…Surprising Corn Acreage Forecast
Published March 31, 2022
One of the most anticipated USDA reports of the year shocked the grain trade. The biggest surprise in the prospective plantings report is the U.S. planted corn estimate at 89.5 million acres. That’s 2.5 million acres lower than trade expectations.…How Bad Was South America’s Drought on the Crops?
Published March 19, 2022
The market is trying to determine how much damage has been done to the crops in Argentina and Brazil. Corn and Soybean Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the drought was very severe in southern Brazil and that brought the soybean…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.…