Articles tagged under: Van Ahn and Company
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…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…No Delayed Pricing
Published October 13, 2022
Kristi Van Ahn, market analyst, Van Ahn and Company, is seeing a few grain elevators in the Alexandria, Minnesota area go to a cash-only bid for soybeans. "If you're bringing in soybeans that are not contracted, they're being forced to…U.S. Dollar Strength is a Weakness
Published September 9, 2022
The U.S. dollar slid lower at the end of this past week.Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says the dollar is still very strong. "When you look at soybeans, compared to Brazil, we're not all that competitive…Markets to Follow Pro Farmer Crop Tour
Published August 19, 2022
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn thinks the trade is anxious to see the results of this week's Pro Farmer crop tour. Much of the focus will be on the drier soybean growing regions. "Pod counts will…Anything Can Happen
Published August 12, 2022
Uncertainty about crop size has traders cautious going into the latest monthly USDA reports. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Steve Witt says anything can happen. "We have crop tours coming up that could give us better numbers. We could…A Weak Export Sales Report
Published July 3, 2022
Demand concerns continue for the grain markets as exports slow. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says Thursday’s export sales report was dismal. "I'm concerned we're deteriorating demand right now. We've had poor export sales for the…Making Changes Where Necessary
Published May 16, 2022
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says farmers are evaluating a change in the crop mix where they can. "Farmers are starting to talk about where acreage shifts will happen and where there will be prevent plant."…Old Crop Soybean Sales Increase
Published April 25, 2022
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn has seen a lot of old crop soybeans sold in the last two months. This is typically a quiet time for U.S. soybean exports. "We have most of our export sales…