Articles tagged under: Total Farm Marketing
Market Prices Are All About Perception
Published February 18, 2022
Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says perception is more important to the market than yield estimates of the Brazilian crop size. "You've got the USDA figures, you've got CONAB figures, you've got other private estimate figures. When…Waiting on More Details About South America’s Crop
Published January 31, 2022
The soybean market is holding firm as traders wait for South America's production numbers. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says there is a lot of uncertainty for traders. "I don't know how much higher soybeans can go,…Class III Milk Prices Heat Up
Published January 3, 2022
Total Farm Marketing Market Advisor John Heinberg says Class III milk is making a good run. "There's good demand and a lot of really good value out there for dairy producers." The unusually large spread between block and barrel cheese…Consider Locking In Fuel Needs
Published November 29, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy released 50 million barrels of oil from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve to address high gas prices and supply and demand challenges. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says the crude oil market…Spring Wheat Pricing Opportunity Available
Published October 21, 2021
The December Minneapolis wheat contract flirted with the $10 level on Wednesday. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Analyst Naomi Blohm says there's been a lot of technical buying. "If you're holding onto wheat looking to price, this is your chance.…Crude Oil Prices Push Higher
Published October 6, 2021
Crude oil prices continue to increase. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says that’s just another part of the increase in input costs for farmers right now. "It doesn't look like we'll see relief from that soon." Spot…The Fight for Acres Begins
Published September 13, 2021
As farmers start to think ahead to 2022, Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm is watching the fight for acres. "We're hearing ridiculously high fertilizer prices already. Then, there are folks talking about more soybean acres. Farmers are…Lower-Than-Expected Yields Take Grain Traders By Surprise
Published August 12, 2021
USDA lowered corn yields more than expected in the August Supply and Demand report. "The corn yield at 174.6 bushels per acre is well below the average estimate of 177.6 bushels per acre," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total…Wanted: More Corn and Soybean Yield Data
Published August 9, 2021
Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says grain traders are trying to get a better grasp on where corn and soybean yields will end up. "This week's USDA report will indicate whether or not we'll be sticking around…