Markets - General

Basis levels improved this week, with some analysts saying it could have been from China buying, even if the government shutdown means no daily export sales data can offer proof. But one analyst says there is a bullish case for corn, especially considering global stocks of corn relative to use, are the tightest since the 2012 drought.

Matt Splitter says he has harvested more corn in the past 10 days than he did during the last two seasons combined. But he says two straight years of drought and high input costs could keep him and other farmers in the state from reaching financial wholeness.

Find out how the busy farm equipment auction season is shaping up so far and why you can expect an uptick in multi-dealer and farm retirement auctions before 2025 comes to a close.

As Jed Bower takes the helm at NCGA, he is working to expand market opportunities in the U.S. and abroad, and looking for practical ways to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers.

Looking back, here are the actions that have given the seasoned farmer/commodity analyst the biggest ROI over the years.

Grain markets have been quietly mixed to start the week; these are the levels to watch for to start this week’s trade.

Oliver Sloup brings you another episode of Markets on the Move to break down the day’s action. Grain markets saw follow-through selling pressure early in today’s trade, but caught a gust of wind midway through the session, thanks in part to a social media post from President Trump.

While the Trump administration weighs an economic bailout for farmers that would use tariff income, groups like ASA continue to press for better market opportunities and a trade deal with China, in particular.

Marlin Bohling & Matt Bresnahan bring you another episode of Markets on the Move to close out the week. There was a bit of technical damage done to the December corn chart. Meanwhile, geopolitical risk propelled crude oil higher and inflation data pushed silver to 14-year highs.

The Farm Journal September Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor makes it clear: Working capital is thinning, export markets are shaky and long-term crop margins could get ugly. But for now, one thing is still keeping its strength: Americans’ appetite for beef.