Traders are continuing to watch weather events as we’ve passed the mid-way point of August. Mark Oppold has more details.
Tracking Agricultural Markets
With July ending, Mark Oppold looks at how some of the agricultural markets did this month.
Various Factors Affecting the Grain Trade
There are various factors affecting the grain trade at this time. Mark Oppold looks at those and also has an update on the oil and gas markets.
High Production Costs Won’t Ease Next Year
USDA’s first cost of production forecast for major field crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, and others shows that input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season. The costs will likely be at the third-highest level of all time and only slightly lower than the record high in 2022. While some input costs like fertilizer …
Looking Forward to August Crop Report
We mentioned yesterday that weather is top of mind right now for grain traders. And as Mark Oppold reports, many are also already looking forward to the monthly crop report coming out in August.
Sellers in Control of the Grain Markets
We told you yesterday that volatility would continue in the gran trade. And according to a story from Mark Oppold, sellers are now in control of the markets.
Grains for Heart Health
Knowing more about your grains could lead to a healthier heart. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Eating healthy is a priority for many Americans but knowing where to start and with what foods may be a little trickier. One way to level up the nutritional value of your meals is to better understand whole grains and why …
Tracking Commodity Prices for First Half of Year
Some of the 48 commodities being tracked did fairly well through the first half of the year. Mark Oppold looks at some of the top performers, including agricultural commodities.
Watching the Weather in the Grain Trade
We’ve talked before how the weekly crop reports are something grain traders look at closely. And as Mark Oppold reports, this is especially true right now as all eyes are on weather conditions.
Cotton Planted Acreage 19 Percent Below 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated11.1 million acres of cotton planted in the United States for 2023, down 19% from 2022, according to the Acreage report (.pdf) released today. Soybean area planted is estimated at 83.5 million acres, down 5% from last year and corn is estimated at 94.1 million acres, up 6% from …