Tag: grain markets
Grain market still looking for direction
As the growing season winds down, the grain market is still looking for direction, says our fearless grain commentator Marlin Clark.
Crop reports damage weak grain market
USDA's recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report and the U.S. Crop Production estimate for August took away the bounce in grain prices and cast a negative tone for the balance of the summer.
Tough summer: Hot weather, cool grain markets
From our fearless grain commentator this week: "A producer should start with the understanding that he is better with a good crop and poor prices than a poor crop with good prices. Then, hope that he is the one with a good crop this year!"
Long, hot weekend fuels strong grain markets
December corn futures and July Chicago wheat futures have made new contract highs.
Soybean rally teases prices higher
Soybeans continue to rise, driven by the continued dryness in Argentina. The truth about the Argentine harvest is not known yet, but futures markets tend to over-react on the unknown.
Winter puts markets to sleep, for now
As it stands right now, the markets act like they have gone to sleep. But that is sure to change headed into the new year.
Grain exports offered $55.5 billion in economic output
U.S. feed grain and grain products exports were worth $18.9 billion in 2015, and supported $55.5 billion in economic output.
Understanding ‘carry’ in grain marketing
How to calculate carry and begin to formulate your grain marketing plan. John Berry, PSU Extension educator shares his grain marketing advice.
Grain markets: Little to gain from long weekend
The fond hope of the Labor Day weekend was that, with an extra day of mystery and no trading, we might see some gains...
Everyone’s waiting on USDA’s Aug. 1 report
What does USDA think we will see for crop production? Everyone is waiting for the latest report on Aug. 10.
