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Most organic commodity prices remain firm heading into the holidays
Most organic commodity prices remain firm heading into the holidays Country Guide
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Will a weaker world economy doom U.S. grain exports?
Will a weaker world economy doom U.S. grain exports? Farm Progress
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China Makes Big U.S. Soybean Purchase
China’s Sinograin bought almost 500,000 metric tons of soybeans from the U.S. for shipping in March or April. Two U.S. traders familiar with the purchase say Sinograin paid more for American supplies for its state reserves rather than buying cheaper beans from Brazil. China is the world’s number one soybean buyer and an important market…
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Supply overshadows demand
A market analyst sees a surplus of corn and soybeans overshadowing a year of strong demand. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says the theme for 2024 was bigger production and bigger supply. She tells Brownfield those inventories weigh heavily on grain markets, and pressure could be felt for some time to come. The post…
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Chicago corn edges up on worries about Argentina dryness
Chicago corn edges up on worries about Argentina dryness Business Recorder
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Pets, poultry to fuel rise in corn imports
Pets, poultry to fuel rise in corn imports MSN
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USDA lowers corn, wheat stocks
USDA lowers corn, wheat stocks Agri-News
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USDA grants serve to diversify agricultural export markets
USDA grants serve to diversify agricultural export markets Feedstuffs
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Corn Posts Its Highest Close in Six Months
Corn Posts Its Highest Close in Six Months Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Grain and Livestock End Mostly Higher Friday: What Drove the Rally?
Grain and Livestock End Mostly Higher Friday: What Drove the Rally? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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The good and the bad of the farm economy
An ag economist says farm financial conditions are a mixed bag. “Livestock is doing much better than grain,” said Ernie Goss with Creighton University. Goss says lower ag commodity prices have been the biggest threat to producers. “Corn is floating around $4.25 a bushel. You’ve got wheat below $6 a bushel. Soybeans at $9. That’s…
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Mexico Has Become America’s Most Reliable Customer for U.S. Dairy Exports
DENVER, CO —U.S. dairy exports are approaching record levels as consumer demand for dairy products in Mexico continues to outpace the country’s production. Mexico is the leading export market for U.S. dairy products, accounting for more than one-fourth of international sales. All told, Mexico purchases 4.5% of U.S. milk production via dairy products and ingredients.…
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What’s the crop price outlook for 2025?
The chief economist for Indiana Farm Bureau says declines in commodity prices are causing farmer concerns. Todd Davis says the increase in production in 2024 didn’t offset lower prices. “Prices are down over $2.00 a bushel for corn and over $4.00 a bushel for soybeans from where they were two years ago. And of course, costs…
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Soybeans, corn both bounce off recent lows
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Contracts found some new interest near the recent mutli-year lows, helped out by good weekly sales and unknown destinations buying U.S. beans Thursday morning. The weekly total of 52.3 million bushels was up on the week, but lower than average, primarily to China and unknown destinations. Thursday’s…
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Strong US dollar pushes wheat closer to four-year lows
Strong US dollar pushes wheat closer to four-year lows Business Recorder
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Soybeans and Corn Bounce But is Upside Limited? Cattle End Lower Confirming a Top?
Soybeans and Corn Bounce But is Upside Limited? Cattle End Lower Confirming a Top? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Potential Impact of Broad Tariffs on U.S. Agriculture
Potential Impact of Broad Tariffs on U.S. Agriculture Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Pivot Bio Launches New Retail Distribution Partnerships
Ames, IA & Baltic, SD — Dec. 19, 2024— Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, is proud to announce a strategic distribution partnership with Hefty Seed Company, one of the largest independent ag retailers in the U.S. Beginning in 2025, PROVEN® 40, a microbial nitrogen source powered by Pivot Bio’s patented gene-edited technology, will be available at…
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Corn, soybean export sales up on week, below average
The USDA says corn and soybean export sales were up during the week ending December 12th. The week-to-week increases for beans, corn, and a few other key commodities were due to some buyers trying to get ahead of the holiday slowdown. Beef and pork were down on the week, typical for this time of year…
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Why You Should Care About Farming’s Economic Shifts
Why You Should Care About Farming’s Economic Shifts Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
