Articles tagged under: U.S. Commodities
The U.S. May Import More Soybeans in 2021
Published February 22, 2021
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks USDA is expecting an increase in soybean imports into the U.S. "I think they've already tipped their hand on that. Typically, we bring in 15 to 25 million bushels of soybeans. This year, we'll…#7 Story of 2020: The Grain Markets Rally
Published December 29, 2020
Weather, demand and COVID stimulus helped push 2020 grain prices to levels not seen in years; $12 soybeans and $4 corn. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says production issues around the world are pushing prices higher. "We got into drought…Sourcing Off-Farm Grain Could Be Difficult for Remainder of 2020
Published November 16, 2020
Given the circumstances of tight supplies and the recent government report, U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks it will become very difficult to source grain off farm the remainder of the year. "When you look at it, the average corn…Crop Condition Ratings Expected to Decline This Afternoon
Published August 31, 2020
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says grain traders will be watching crop condition closely with most expecting another drop in crop condition this afternoon. "We're adding risk premium to the market until we can stabilize this crop. That stabilization will…Big U.S. Crop May Offset Concern in Drier Areas
Published August 10, 2020
The latest drought monitor map continues to show the driest areas of Iowa expanding. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says grain traders think the big crops will offset the dry areas. "We did get some scattered rains across Iowa, but…Getting a Handle on Coronavirus
Published March 16, 2020
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the trade is trying to get a handle on domestic demand due to coronavirus. "There's a lot of uncertainty. Can workers all work at the plants? There could be a problem with product availability…Traders Take Money Off Table Ahead of Weekend
Published January 3, 2020
U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says traders took money off the table ahead of an uncertain weekend. "It was a risk-off type trade on Friday," explains Roose. "It started with U.S. air strikes against the key Iranian General. Iran promises…Grain and Livestock Markets Close Mixed
Published November 16, 2018
The soybean market turned higher Friday on the perception of better trade talks with China.