Corn breakout encouraging; beans lead the way
Last week, corn made good gains and soybeans surged to higher prices. Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets at the close of 2021.
Marlin: Prices strong during Christmas week
Corn, soybean and wheat prices on the Chicago Board of Trade have remained firm so far in what is traditionally a slow and soft trading week.
The changing tide of harvest traditions
Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets following the release of the crop progress report, which was released Nov. 29.
Corn and soybeans markets diverge
Corn prices the past three weeks have broken the downtrend; however, the soybean downtrend continues. Marlin Clark weighs in this week's grain report.
Marlin: As harvest winds down, prices wind up
Harvest is finishing in the Midwest, resulting in firmer corn and soybean prices. However, there are long-term downtrends in place in corn and soybeans.
Farmer sentiment weakens amid concerns
Producers’ view of their farms’ financial situation was less optimistic in October compared to September, declining six points to 104 in October.
Market acting as though the harvest is over
Price action last week on the Chicago Board of Trade would have one think that the harvest was finished. Marlin Clark explains in this week's grain report.
Everything’s coming up aces as harvest progresses
Corn and soybean harvests have been on pace with early estimates, while grain prices remain strong and trade conditions favor American commodities.
Pleasant surprises as the harvest progresses
After all the summer hype, grain crops are better than expected and carryout projections are low enough that analysts still see good sales opportunities.
Market prices again hang on USDA report
Harvest pressure and growing sentiment that the U.S. corn and soybean crops are better than thought all summer are stressing prices right now.
