Today’s USDA Report came out about as expected and except for a small stumble in the corn market, bullish attitudes remain. Market news started early this morning with financial reports showing inflation numbers higher than expected. The stock market responded with a sell off from recent record highs. It remains to be seen if Wall […]

This March 31st report can be a real market mover and today was no exception. Grain stocks estimates were about as expected but intended planting numbers for corn, soybeans and wheat set us up for a big rally today, especially after the recent downturn in market prices. Lower acreage numbers for corn and especially soybeans […]

I know, I know you have all heard it before, but hopefully the agreement reached this week between the US and China will lead to a signed Phase One Trade deal in January. The agreement requires a number of changes to China’s trade policies in exchange for reductions in tariffs by the US. Below is […]

Again this year, you have the opportunity to enroll part of your production in the Merchants Plus marketing program offered by River Country Cooperative. Merchants Plus is a marketing program that allows growers to take advantage of FC Stone’s team of experienced marketing professionals and share in the performance of their professional marketing strategies. Merchants […]

By: Dave Belongia It’s an understatement to say UDSA provided some surprises in Monday’s report. Here is some information to help analyze all the numbers you saw in the report. Some of these comments were provided by Arlan Suderman, Commodities Economist at INTL FC Stone. In general the trade came into this report with a […]

By: Dave Belongia The much anticipated USDA Report on Monday will go a long way toward setting market direction in the coming weeks. Controversy over corn acreage numbers in previous reports make this report especially important. These comments are based on media interviews with Lance Honig of USDA’s Ag Statistics Service. To compile acreage data […]