Crops improve, but prices drop
Needed rain has helped the crop condition, but the markets are going the other direction.
Hard to get a handle on grain markets
From our fearless grain commentator Marlin Clark this week: It would seem that the market is more worried about crop condition than about acres.
Conflicting weather brings price swings
Weather markets this time of year can turn on a dime. The wet weather a couple of weeks ago helped prices, as it limited the acres.
Markets react to last planting effort
As planting season winds down, it looks like some corn won't get planted, and there could be additional acres of soybeans.
Market reacts to late rain patterns
The rains are continuing into June, threatening the corn crop, and markets are reacting.
Spring planting could finally be on a roll
The first part of May got off to a slow start, but drier weather could make up the difference.
Planting progress still slightly lagging
The weather has been warm, but planting progress is still behind.
Markets still stuck on USDA report
The grain markets are still focused on the Prospective Plantings Report, and some "new" news is needed.
Grain markets still adjusting to USDA numbers
No relief for crop producers: This year and next, we project growing carryout bushels and prices that do not sustain US farmers.
Looking for hope while trading the grain marketing cycle
The real fear for the new crop is that the March 31st USDA Planting Intentions Report will show a shift of corn acres to soybeans. That means we have missed the best opportunity to get some new crops sold.
