Articles tagged under: Van Ahn and Company
Favorable Soybean Basis Levels for ND at Harvest
Published August 2, 2020
Basis levels for the harvest delivery of soybeans are very favorable at many North Dakota grain elevator locations. "When you look at where you're at in November futures compared to January futures, there's very small carry in the market," said…Weather Driving the Corn Markets
Published July 2, 2020
The weather forecasts will drive the corn market through pollination. "There's pockets of dryness in Minnesota, but for the most part, pretty ideal conditions there. South Dakota is half and half and Nebraska is dry, but land is irrigated," said…Farmers May Want to Consider Locking In Harvest Basis
Published June 26, 2020
Farmers have been reluctant sellers of corn and soybeans, because of the low commodity prices. That is causing basis bids to firm around the country. According to Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn, farmers may want to…Positive Move in the Weekly Ethanol Numbers
Published May 28, 2020
The weekly ethanol production numbers showed a slight gain. According to Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn, that is a hopeful sign. "If plants were only shut down for one month or a month and a half,…Ethanol Economics Just Don’t Work
Published March 18, 2020
Corn demand is expected to continue to suffer as oil prices continue to move lower. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says the ethanol economics just don’t work. "Unleaded gasoline at the beginning of the year was…Spring Crop Insurance Price Could Impact Planted Acres
Published March 8, 2020
A lower spring price for corn and soybean revenue insurance could have an impact on planted acreage. "I think the most troublesome thing with the lower prices is taking away the incentive to prevent plant," said Kristi Van Ahn, Chief…Will China Follow Through on Phase One?
Published February 26, 2020
China is expected to allow importers some tariff relief in early March. Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter says there’s still an added cost to buy products from the U.S. "That's why we haven't seen much out of China…Traders Looking Ahead at January 10 USDA Report
Published December 20, 2019
Much of agriculture is waiting for details of the Phase One U.S. and China trade pact. Van Ahn and Company Chief Operating Officer Kristi Van Ahn is also looking ahead for the January 10 USDA crop report. "In less than…Market Analyst Describes Basis Levels as “Phenomenal”
Published October 23, 2019
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says ethanol basis is phenomenal right now with some ethanol plants offering to take wet corn. "There's a wide basis swing at the Blue Flint and Spiritwood Ethanol plants in North…