Market Analysis
U.S. soybean farmers could be in for a volatile price ride this year. With already tight stocks with robust demand, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing’s Chip Nellinger says soybean prices could see extreme volatility this year.
May corn futures closed in on $6 Wednesday, a price move being driven by a number of factors. Brian Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says corn’s performance is one for the record books.
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May corn prices were up 17.25¢ and May soybean prices were up 0.5¢, for the week ending April 9. May wheat prices were up 28¢.
Drought continues to grasp the western half of the country. As some farmers wait on rain to plant, Tommy Grisafi outlines some marketing tools to consider.
The supply-and-demand outlook already suggested profit potential into 2022/23 (not continuously high prices, but profit opportunities).
The March 31 Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks reports are known for a surprise or two, as well as causing some price volatility.
USDA reports have the chance of throwing out some surprises. So, what may some of those surprises be when UDSA releases its Prospective Plantings report next week? U.S. Farm Report analysts weigh in.
Since last year, China has been importing record volumes of U.S. corn due to a supply shortage and record domestic prices.
Growing worries about just how bad ASF may be in China took hold of the soybean meal market this week, as prices trended down to levels the market hasn’t seen since December.
As we’ve discussed many times on AgriTalk, current fundamentals and the balance-sheet trends from USDA demand you maintain pricing flexibility.
Global supply and demand are more important than ever. Accurate information is difficult to find, whether it be from NASS or China.
May corn prices were up 6.5¢ and May soybean prices were up 25¢ for the week ending Feb. 26. March wheat prices were up 3.5¢.
Unprecedented U.S. weather conditions, export numbers and USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum all weighed on prices this week, says Jamie Wasemiller, market analyst with Gulke Group.
Here’s my biggest concern about what USDA didn’t deliver. What if the trade is right that U.S. corn exports will be at least 2.75 billion bushels with an outside chance of reaching 3 billion?
Chip Flory has a tight grip on agriculture’s tape measure. When an army of 150 scouts from 12 countries marches across U.S. farmland with ropes and smartphones, Flory knows there is a meticulous method to the madness.
After corn and soybean prices soared last week once the USDA’s WASDE report was released, grains and oilseeds seem to have taken a different path this week. So, is the grain rally over? Bob Utterback weighs in.
All the major variables were hit in 2020.
We will have to see if President Joe Biden wants to expand Chinese demand. Additionally, we must watch the COVID-19 situation.
Have your adviser compute reasonable 12-month price targets given the latest fundamental and technical information.
The marketing tools to use have little to do with the year or commodity. What emotionally best fits you?
If a good profit margin can be locked in and you can gain revenue as prices move higher, go for it. Looking ahead, I’m watching:
Energy needs and global energy policies will be front and center this year.
Grain markets are driven by lower supplies and higher demand.
Analysts say the trade expected a bullish USDA report. With minimal changes, traders sold the market and commodity prices dropped.
The story in U.S. commodity prices is changing quickly as massive money flow is pouring into the commodity markets. So, what could reverse the trend? U.S. Farm Report analysts weigh in.
2020 was a dynamic year in the markets. From the pandemic causing prices to plummet in the spring to a dramatic recovery during the fall, analysts say key lessons were learned along the way.
U.S. soybean and corn futures climbed to fresh 6-1/2 year highs on Wednesday, as worries about dry weather hurting Argentine crops attracted speculative buyers, analysts said.
2020 ended on a high note for soybeans as prices soared past $13, so will demand be enough to push prices even higher in the New Year? Dan Basse and Arlan Suderman explore 2021.