Will demand push corn prices higher in 2025? At near $4.40, the 2025 price of corn futures appears to be near or below the cost of production. The National Corn Growers Association, using the USDA cost of production forecast for corn and the 181 bushel per acre yield projection, estimated the average cost of production at $4.80 per bushel for …
Why I Believe Soybeans Are Going Higher
In my opinion, the future looks promising for soybeans, with multiple factors indicating a bullish trend for this important commodity. First, the global demand for soybeans continues to rise, particularly driven by the need for animal feed and plant-based proteins. As countries, especially in Asia, look to expand their meat production, soybeans will remain a key ingredient in animal feed, …
Harvest Pressure
Please join me for a free grain webinar every Thursday at 3pm Central. We discuss supply, demand, weather, and the charts. Sign Up Now Commentary Corn and soybean markets are lower again today as dry weather allows for harvest to rapidly move forward in the U.S. Favorable rains are finally falling on many dry areas in Brazil adding to the …
State of Confusion in Cattle
The cash market has been breaking down the past month as packers have regained control of the price action, in my opinion. The Equity markets have been under pressure as traders worry about economic conditions. Cattle and Feeder cattle are still relatively close to their all-time highs as the rest of the commodity markets for the most part is well …
Grain Spreads: KC Wheat
Commentary The major news this week and what the Trade was watching in my view was the deal allowing Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports was extended for 120 days from Nov. 19 without any changes. United Nations officials told Russia they were “fully committed to removing remaining obstacles to exporting food and fertilizers” from the country, though there …
Grain Markets Commentary
CORN The corn market worked higher all day. The impetus today was the Russian suspension of its participation in the UN brokered export agreement with Ukraine. This situation may well be fluid and could change at any minute. However, at present this is a friendly input. In addition, parts of Argentina remain to dry. This is pause for planting concerns …
Economic Commentary
EQUITIES The equities are pausing after the recent strength. The market marked a near term low and has performed well over the last couple of weeks. This may prove to be a rally in a macro bear market that is presenting an opportunity. There are numerous releases and political influences on the way. The Fed will continue their interest rate …
Soy & Corn Market Commentary
SOYBEANS The bean market was under some pressure again today. The main reasons for the decline. The bean sales are slowing. The Chinese purchases overall are lower. In addition, harvest weather looks fairly good overall. The dollar rally has and will have an overall impact on commodities going forward. The dollar rally is sincere and is not a fleeting scenario. …
Soy Market Commentary
SOY The beans were lower early based on the weather. In addition the conditions improved 1% yesterday. This is falling in line with the USDA projections for the overall crop. The weather this past week indicates that an increase next week may be probable before the end of summer weather kicks in. The point. The bean crop is a bit …
Soy & Corn Market Commentary
SOY The beans came under heavy pressure today. The weather has shown improvement. In addition, it appears the Pro Farmer tour has confirmed a record or near record crop. The concerns are also present related to the Chinese demand going forward. The US does have a window at present for exports. However, the South American crops in general are looking at a …