Articles tagged under: Total Farm Marketing
Grain Traders Being Cautious Going Into Year-End
Published November 30, 2020
Heading into December, Total Farm Marketing market advisor John Heinberg is expressing caution regarding the strength is in the grain markets. "We're watching the technical trends and the money flow. This is a weather market. It's all going to be…Grain Markets Balance Weather, Crop Size and Demand
Published August 4, 2020
As August begins, grain traders continue to monitor the weather and U.S. crop conditions. "The temperatures are expected to heat up again in a few weeks, but the rain is supposed to come right along with it. That's keeping the…Market Analysts Prepare for June 30 Acreage Report
Published June 22, 2020
USDA will release the planted acreage and quarterly stocks report on Tuesday, June 30. The acreage numbers could be a surprise. "Some shocking numbers are being thrown around," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "One analyst group…All Eyes on ND Prevent Plant
Published June 11, 2020
Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says the one thing the grain markets aren’t picking up on yet is North Dakota’s prevent plant. "The crop was late to get planted, because harvest was late. The most recent crop…Crop Progress a Focus for Grain Marketers
Published June 1, 2020
Grain traders will be focus more on the growing crop as the calendar turns to June. "We're watching some of these weather forecasts, talking about some ridging developing and the market is sitting pretty heavy on the short side," said…Analyst Says Corn Prices Haven’t Likely Hit Seasonal Low
Published April 17, 2020
Seasonally, corn prices tend to bottom out in late April before heading to their pre-harvest highs. "We aren't quite at those lows yet," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "Once we get into May, we'll see if…Corn Planting Intentions Surprise Analysts
Published March 31, 2020
Market analysts were surprised with USDA’s estimate of increased corn planting. "When you take into account where corn prices dropped from when these numbers were taken, there's a chance people may rethink acreage," said Bryan Doherty, senior market advisor, Total…Analysts Watch for China Demand in February USDA Report
Published February 10, 2020
The USDA will release its February Supply/Demand and crop production reports tomorrow. Analysts like Zaner Ag Hedge Group Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried want to see how the USDA deals with China’s demand in the report. There are still lots…Be Ready for Friday’s USDA Reports
Published January 9, 2020
Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm reminds farmers to be ready on Friday for whatever happens in the grain markets as a result of the USDA reports. "If USDA doesn't give us a bullish report the marketplace is…