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Investments in market development improve profitability for producers
The head of the U.S. Grains Council says more dollars need to be invested in the Foreign Market Development and the Market Access Program, not less. Ryan LeGrand says those programs haven’t seen a funding increase since 2006. “And it’s through inflation and sequestration, it’s been cut in half over that time,” he says. He…
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Are U.S. Commodity Program Payments Impacting Planted Acres?
Are U.S. Commodity Program Payments Impacting Planted Acres? Successful Farming
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Old crop moving on corn rally
Old crop bushels are moving along with higher corn prices. West-central Minnesota farmer Jim Kanten says the rally since early January has triggered sales on his farm. “We have a decent amount of corn in storage and we’ve been hauling pretty consistently over the last month or so.” The Milan corn and soybean grower tells…
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Grains Plunge Monday: Is a Bigger Correction Coming?
Grains Plunge Monday: Is a Bigger Correction Coming?
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CBOT Grain Futures: Corn Shorts Surge 17,500 Contracts Ahead of USDA Report
CBOT Grain Futures: Corn Shorts Surge 17,500 Contracts Ahead of USDA Report Markets.com
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Corn steadies after sell-off knocks prices from 18-month high
Corn steadies after sell-off knocks prices from 18-month high Business Recorder
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Cattle futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher following the lower-than-expected placements in last week’s On Feed report from the USDA. Feeders had additional support from the lower corn. April live cattle closed $1.15 higher at $195.10 and June lives closed $1.07 higher at $191.40. March feeder cattle closed $4.35 higher at…
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Expectations set for fewer U.S. cotton acres
An economist with the National Cotton Council says fewer cotton acres are expected across the United States this year. “A recent economic report shows U.S. growers intend to plant 9.6 million acres, which is 14.5 percent lower than last year. We’re seeing the effects of what growers are feeling right now, as far as financial…
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U.S. grains: Corn slips from multi-month top on profit-taking; soy, wheat follow
U.S. grains: Corn slips from multi-month top on profit-taking; soy, wheat follow Canadian Cattlemen
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Trump Admin: year-round E15 for 8 Midwest states to move forward
The U.S. EPA says it will allow year-round E15 to be sold in eight Midwestern states starting in April. Starting April 28, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin will be allowed to sell 15% ethanol blended gasoline, a request granted by the Biden administration. EPA says they will allow requests for…
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Ag Markets Focused on This Week’s USDA Outlook Forum: 3 Key Things to Watch
Ag Markets Focused on This Week’s USDA Outlook Forum: 3 Key Things to Watch TradingView
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How New Trade Deals with China and Other Markets Can Energize U.S. Ag
How New Trade Deals with China and Other Markets Can Energize U.S. Ag Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Midday cash livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a relatively quiet to start as buyers and sellers are readying for the week ahead. Bids and asking prices aren’t expected to surface today. Significant trade volume is expected in the latter half of the week. Deals last week we’re marked at $199 live in the South,…
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Corn slips from 18-month high on expectations of expanded US sowings
Corn slips from 18-month high on expectations of expanded US sowings Business Recorder
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US corn export inspections up 35%
US corn export inspections up 35% World Grain
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US manufacturers see higher metal prices as tariffs near
US manufacturers see higher metal prices as tariffs near Yahoo News Canada
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Be ready to move on this grain market
Be ready to move on this grain market Farm Progress
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Corn slips on expectations of increased US plantings, export demand caps losses
Corn slips on expectations of increased US plantings, export demand caps losses Business Recorder
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Funds settle in to mega-bullish corn bets, maybe for the longer haul
Funds settle in to mega-bullish corn bets, maybe for the longer haul: Braun ZAWYA
