Latest Marketing News and Analysis

• Dairy Price Rebound Ahead after GDT Cool-Down?
  
  05/22/2013
  Though the spring price rally has stalled, summer is poised to bring weather-driven markets, lower milk production and resurging demand.
• Grain Prices Continue to Retrace 2012 Drought Rally
  
  05/22/2013
  If 2013 production levels reach current expectations, further weakness in new-crop prices would be expected. Of course, that is the question.
• Steak-Loving Japan Seen Propelling JBS Profits
  
  05/21/2013
  JBS SA, the world’s biggest beef producer, is counting on steak-hungry consumers in Asian nations to help propel total exports past $10 billion for the first time this year.
• Record-Breaking Spike in Corn Planting Progress
  
  05/20/2013
  As of May 19, 71% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted; a record-high 43% of the corn crop was planted last week.
• April Milk Up 0.2%
  
  05/20/2013
  Year-to-date, milk production is down 511 million pounds compared to the first four months of 2012, a decrease of 0.7%.