Annual Market Outlooks
Now is the time to be aggressive — not in marketing, financial decisions or crop mix shifts — but in risk management.
This year should not be about marketing at breakeven, but about a targeted point of profitability. Once you hit that point, make incremental sales as the market moves higher.
Increasing demand and economic recovery create stable outlook.
Be ready for a colder and snowier winter versus recent years.
Cotton production will hang by the thin threads of demand in 2023 — and prices will likely sway in the 80¢ to 85¢ per pound range, depending on La Niña’s trajectory.
The outlook for 2023 grain prices is difficult to pin down given a host of unknown global outcomes. Economists say the new year could bring major moves in either direction, including higher prices.
As I look to the future of the farm equipment market, I find myself looking back to draw on lessons I’ve learned in the past decades.
When adjusted for inflation, 2022 net cash farm income is forecast to increase by $13.5 billion (8.7%) from 2021 and be at its highest level since 2012.
The editors at AgWeb.com are looking at experts’ projections for commodities in 2021 to help you succeed in the coming year. Here’s a look at what analysts expect for the upcoming year in the protein segments.
“Farmers have to have a laser focus on what will make them money in the coming year because we have really tight margins, and technologies should be looked at as what can help immediately.”
This article discusses the recent USDA report and the impact it will have on prices.
This article cautions farmers to consider perspective around their farm compared to the entire corn belt when determining crop yield potential.
This article discusses the recent Pro Farmer Tour yield estimate and if true, how it could impact prices.
This article discusses variables impacting the market right now and my current 2022 corn position.
This article discusses recent trades I did in setting my basis price during an inverse market.
Using history as a guide, be ready for very different prices than we see today, as prices typically shift from May to October.
This article discusses how the war on Ukraine is affecting grain prices right now and how this will impact markets long term.
This article discusses the factors impacting the market right now for both corn and beans and what to expect in the coming months.
This article discusses why the recent bean rally is happening and how South American yield uncertainty is contributing to it.
This article discusses recent trades I made to collect market premium in a sideways market, which allowed me to sell some of my grain at prices above current market levels.
Dryness in South America prompted USDA to cut production estimates for key countries, such as Brazil, Argentina.
This article discusses the variables impacting the bean market to determine if prices can reach $14 or if values will decrease below $13 again.
USDA currently pegs soybean plantings at 87.5 million acres. Market analysts offer projections both above and below that number and explain their rationale, which includes the South America crop and weather forecasts.
After the dizzying heights of $1.21 per pound in 2021, the Cotton Belt could see 12 million acres in 2022, and possibly more, contingent on a mercurial La Niña.
“Don’t panic on price slides and sell into rallies.” That was the consensus marketing outlook from several analysts on “AgriTalk” following the 2021 harvest.