Articles tagged under: Van Ahn and Company

Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

Published March 11, 2026

Grain markets are experiencing sharp volatility as traders react to global developments tied to the conflict in Iran. Van Ahn and Company's Kristi Van Ahn says periods of global uncertainty often push investors to shift money out of equities and…

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WASDE Adds Pressure to Corn, Soybean Markets

Published January 12, 2026

The January USDA WASDE report delivered an unexpected and sharply negative outlook for corn and soybeans. According to Van Ahn and Company's Kristi Van Ahn, the report caught the trade off guard and added more pressure to an already large…

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Markets Shrug at Friendly USDA Report

Published July 11, 2025

The USDA’s July WASDE report delivered slightly bullish news for grain traders, but the market reaction was muted. "This is our second report in a row that I think leaned a little bit on the friendly side, and the market…

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Corn Market Shrugs Off USDA Acreage Report

Published July 1, 2025

The USDA’s quarterly Acreage and Grain Stocks reports landed largely in line with expectations, but Van Ahn and Company COO Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth says the corn numbers had the potential to offer some support. “I would have honestly thought that this…

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USDA Reports Show Shift in 2025 Crop Acreage, Stocks Mixed

Published June 30, 2025

The USDA’s latest Acreage and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports, released Monday, reflect a notable shift in U.S. crop planting decisions for 2025. Corn planted area is estimated at 95.2 million acres, up 5 percent from last year and the third-highest…

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Cattle Market Vulnerable to Sharp Correction

Published May 13, 2025

Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but Van Ahn and Company Marketing Specialist Steve Witt warns the market may be nearing a tipping point. “Labor shortages are keeping the packing plants running at limited capacity.” Witt cited recent…

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Encouraging Markets

Published February 23, 2025

Spring crop insurance baselines are established during the month of February. "Usually, the last two weeks of February we tend to see a dropoff with that crop insurance price," said Jim Emter, president, Van Ahn and Company. "We tend to…

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Quiet Markets

Published November 30, 2023

The grain markets need an infusion of fresh news. "Unless some black swan or world event happens, I believe it's going to be quiet for the rest of the year," reports Kristi Van Ahn, market analyst, Van Ahn and Company. "The…

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More Competition for Soybeans

Published September 15, 2023

The new soybean crush plant at Spiritwood will begin processing soybeans on Wednesday. Kristi Van Ahn, who is with Van Ahn and Company, was part of a market outlook panel discussion at the Big Iron Farm Show. Van Ahn said…

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Feeder Cattle Market Influenced by Tight Supplies

Published August 16, 2023

This is a time of the year when feeder cattle prices typically see seasonal weakness. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Steve Witt does not expect that to happen this year. Cattle numbers are tight and it will take time to…

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