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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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2019 Marketing Lessons Are Two-Fold

Published December 31, 2019

Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says the market lessons learned in 2019 are two-fold. "Markets can move quickly. One week you shouldn't sell and the next week, farmers should have sold everything." He also says a good…

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Trade Uncertainty Not Great for the Markets

Published December 2, 2019

The U.S. and China are still working on a trade agreement. On Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce reported the U.S. and China had another phone call to discuss the deal. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says a…

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Lots of Changes for Corn in November USDA Report

Published November 8, 2019

There were lots of changes for corn in the November USDA Supply and Demand report. USDA lowered corn production estimates to 13.66 billion bushels. Last month’s estimate was 13.77 billion bushels. Corn yield is forecast at 167 bushels/acre, lower than…

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