Articles tagged under: Van Ahn and Company

South America Bottleneck Sending Business to United States

Published February 10, 2022

Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter says there is a bottleneck in South America’s soybean exports. That's sending buyers to the United States. "Right now, the U.S. is cheaper than Brazilian soybeans out of the United States Gulf. You…

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More Corn Acres Possible in Western Minnesota

Published December 22, 2021

Despite higher fertilizer prices, Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says clients in western Minnesota are thinking about more corn acres in 2022. "It was catching me off guard when I started hearing that. It's a common…

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Basis Begins to Narrow

Published December 16, 2021

Basis is starting to narrow at certain levels in parts of the Northern Plains. "The only concern I've been seeing on the radar is that railcars have been getting more expensive," says Kristi Van Ahn, market analyst, Van Ahn and…

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Headwinds in the Marketplace

Published December 5, 2021

Demand continues to be a concern for grain traders. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says there are many headwinds in the marketplace. "This is the first week of December, so let's coast through the rest of…

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No Big Winner in 2022 Acreage Battle Yet

Published November 11, 2021

Minneapolis wheat led the grain market higher this week. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn thinks spring wheat is trying to secure acres. "We're trying to decipher what we'll have for acres with fertilizer prices as high…

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Grain Markets Search for Reasons to Move Higher

Published November 2, 2021

The grain markets took a breather on Tuesday as traders searched for fresh information. "The markets are sensitive right now, looking for information to justify them going higher, because we are at very lofty levels," says Kristi Van Ahn, market…

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Spring Wheat Starts to Fight for 2022 Acres

Published October 21, 2021

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says next fall’s Minneapolis wheat prices are getting more attractive. "From what I've gathered from farmers, there's not that big of a difference in fertilizer costs for corn versus wheat. I…

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Basis Stays Strong in Northern Plains

Published October 15, 2021

The Northern Plains continues to see some of the best basis levels as harvest continues. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn remains friendly for basis through January. "I think there will be a point in December where…

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Do Not Fall Asleep on Basis Levels

Published October 1, 2021

Basis levels remain historically high as harvest ramps up. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn warns farmers not to forget marketing while they are busy harvesting. "The basis levels are phenomenal. Do not fall asleep on these…

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Corn Production Uncertainties Remain Going Into August

Published August 1, 2021

Production uncertainty is leading to marketing hesitancy among grain traders. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says the biggest uncertainty is Iowa’s corn crop. "Iowa got great rains coming into pollination and then, they went back to…

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