Tag: markets
Cool, wet weather holds up Midwest planting season
Rain, cold and snow flurries in even the best areas of the Corn Belt mean that only 3% of the nation’s corn crop is planted, according to the USDA's Crop Progress Report.
Corn markets look concerning ahead of planting
Marlin Clark explores the reasons for a market that continues to hit new lows.
Ohio’s soybean processing capacity is growing
Ohio's soybean crush capacity could grow as much as 35% in the next few years. That's good news for farmers, industry experts say.
Harvest hurries toward completion
Corn, soybean and wheat prices are reacting to harvest progress across the country. Marlin Clark offers insight into the grain markets.
Commodity markets thaw, securities markets remain in deep ice
The commodities and securities markets continue on the paths plowed for them by last year’s inflation, Russia’s war, the global pandemic and politics.
Building a strong case for neoliberalism’s continued weakening
Rana Foroohar builds a strong case for neoliberalism’s continued weakening in her new book, “Homecoming," and the world should hope she’s right.
Nowhere to hide at low tide
Many ag companies followed a pattern of higher stock prices from January through late April and then faced hard declines. Alan Guebert explains why.
Farmer sentiment weakens amid concerns
Producers’ view of their farms’ financial situation was less optimistic in October compared to September, declining six points to 104 in October.
Pleasant surprises as the harvest progresses
After all the summer hype, grain crops are better than expected and carryout projections are low enough that analysts still see good sales opportunities.
Marlin: New fear strikes at grain prices
Marlin Clark explains how current events and rumors have been affecting grain prices in this week's market report.
