Markets - General
This article details trades I made throughout the growing season that allowed me to keep upside potential on 70% of my production while maintaining a profitable floor price.
A shrinking U.S. supply, a falling stocks-to-use ratio and the uncertainty of a third-consecutive La Niña South American growing season combined to keep soybean prices elevated through harvest.
Although domestic demand for U.S. corn continues to be strong, export demand has been disappointing. What is impacting exports? What are your expectations for the winter?
Volatility was the headline in the commodity markets this week. From fears Russia was invading Poland to then news the U.N. Grain Deal would be extended, the commodity markets saw extremes.
A long-held belief is that it’s best to be “long-iron and short-taxes.” That’s likely to limit downside risk in the used equipment market through the end of the year.
Despite USDA yield bump in the latest report, soybeans saw a strong rebound Friday. However, veteran market analysts are warning farmers about the amount of price risk still at play with current commodity prices.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has wreaked havoc on many poultry operations this year. Cases confirmed this week in Iowa, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin total nearly 1.5 million infected birds.
Small crops are no longer getting smaller. In its November round of crop reports, USDA increased both the national corn and soybean yield by 0.4 bu.
Brazil is a top-five producer of 34 agricultural commodities. As Brazilian farmers start to plant this fall, forecasts show the 2022/23 crop harvest could be the largest ever.
This article discusses variables impacting if soybean prices will go higher or lower in the short and long term.