Tag: markets
Politics drive erratic grain price swings
The trade fight between the U.S. and China is driving grain prices, but where it ends will determine the result.
Planting report leads to market rally
Corn and soybean prices both reached new highs following the USDA plantings report.
Spring is off to gloomy start in the markets
Spring is here and the price skids so far have been as ugly as the weather.
Rains in the Plains and Argentina affecting markets
As we head into spring, our marketing eyes are on the rainfall.
Farmers caught in economic squeeze
Even with modest projected increases in commodity prices in 2019, net farm income is expected to remain far below the record level set in 2013.
Signs of spring already scaring this trader
The onset of spring is bringing some exciting and frightening news in the grain markets.
Soybean rally excites the markets
The markets are showing some signs of improvement, following bad weather in South America.
Markets break away from rally
The recent market rally felt good while it lasted, but was short lived.
January grain reports both good and bad
It's only January, but the first reports from USDA aren't encouraging for the grain markets.