Markets - General
USDA’S final crop production report of the year made some historic adjustments, including tighter soybean stocks. As a result, soybeans shot 60 cents higher in a matter of minutes, and corn traded up the limit.
USDA revealed this week the soybean stocks to use scenario is record tight for this time of year. Analysts explain why that could create even higher prices in the months ahead.
USDA’s crop reports made major changes, with the historic cut to corn yield drawing scrutiny. What was the reasoning behind the large adjustment to corn yield this late in the year? USDA’s Chief Economist explains.
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.
A challenging growing season in the U.S. and a turnaround in Chinese demand facilitated a black swan event to change the soybean outlook.
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.
Mike North of ever.ag thinks the market is already pricing in minor reductions in the upcoming USDA report. So, what will it take to give the market more fuel moving forward?
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.
This year marked some intense challenges and opportunities for farmers. Enjoy this look back at the key issues farmers faced.