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Soybeans take a strong lead
The corn market lost 5 cents in March and 15 cents in December last week. Corn continued to trade in its sideways pattern. The market found support from fresh export sales along with tight ending stocks, while the new crop market is finding pressure from larger acreage and yield estimates.
By Ray Grabanski , February 27, 2012
A wave of export sales
The corn market gained 10 cents last week. The futures came under pressure mid-week with larger acreage and production estimates for 2012. Buying interest did resurface late last week with fresh export sales.
By Ray Grabanski , February 20, 2012
USDA report offers little surprise
The corn market lost 10 cents last week as there were no big surprises in the U.S. Department of Agriculture supply and demand report. Traders were expecting tighter stocks and an increase in exports, which did materialize and was built into the market.
By Ray Grabanski , February 13, 2012
February starts on firm footing
The corn market remained unchanged last week and traded near $6.40 in the March contract. The futures traded in a sideways pattern last week as it lacked any fresh news. Decent export sales last week, a firm cash market and lack of farmer selling offered support.
By Ray Grabanski , February 08, 2012
Potential exports drive wheat higher
The corn market gained 25 cents last week with the strength in the wheat market. Rumors that Russia may put a tax on wheat exports and may even ban exports supported the wheat market which spilled over to corn. The strengthening export demand and a firming cash basis also offered support last week.
By Ray Grabanski , January 30, 2012
Export market shows potential life
The corn market climbed back above the $6 level and gained 6 cents last week. Market support came from new export sales last week and the lack of farmer selling.
By Ray Grabanski , January 23, 2012
USDA deflates bulls
Corn started last week trading with strength due to continued weather concerns in South America, primarily Argentina. But the gains were short-lived once USDA’s reports were released. USDA’s Final Crop Production report was not friendly for corn, as USDA raised 2011 U.S. corn yields and harvested acreage.
By Ray Grabanski , January 16, 2012
Important choices
Area farmers are evaluating which crops to plant this spring. Crop prices are high enough that most crops project a profit, at least on paper. But complicating the decision — and possibly accelerating the need to make firm planting decisions — is a shortage of seed for many crops.
By Jonathan Knutson , January 16, 2012
2011: A wet, wild year in ag
Every year is unique for farmers and ranchers on the Northern Plains, but 2011 was one of the most memorable years in recent memory.
By Jonathan Knutson , January 03, 2012
Market shift
As Jan. 1, 2012 turns, American grain analysts will be looking to the north to see the effects of the planned end to the Canadian Wheat Board’s “single desk” monopoly trading system for wheat and barley exports.
By Mikkel Pates , January 03, 2012
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