Some have wondered if recent heavier rain amounts might hurt some of the row crops. But according to a story from Mark Oppold, there are hopes they will actually be beneficial. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Corn Sees Bearish Outlook
USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains how USDA came up with its projection for this season’s corn crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Hoping May Performs Better in the Stock Market
Many traders are hoping we’ll see a better performance in the stock markets here in May. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Price Limit Resets Approved
Price Limit Resets were recently approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Mark Oppold notes this starts May 1st. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Tracking the Grain Trade
As we are about to wrap up the month of April, many traders are tracking the grain trade. Mark Oppold notes they are watching the weekly planting updates closely. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Hoping for Better Market Performance This Week
Last week was pretty disappointing for many financial and commodity markets. Due to that, Mark Oppold notes traders are hoping for a better market performance this week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Not Much Change Expected in Corn and Soybean Futures
Corn and soybean futures haven’t seen much support lately, and according to Mark Oppold, a report this week is not expected to help much at all. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Beef and Pork Exports Bring Nice Returns to Corn and Soybean Producers
New information released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) shows beef and pork exports last year at $18.1 billion had a significant impact on the corn and soybean industries. The numbers, from an independent study conducted by The Juday Group, notes U.S. pork and beef exports contributed an estimated total economic impact of 14.6% per bushel to the value of corn …
Crop Progress Reports Start
Crop progress reports from the USDA have started for the new crop year, something Mark Oppold notes many traders will follow closely. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
U.S. Farmers Intend to Plant Less Corn, More Soybeans
A new report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), shows producers surveyed across the U.S. intend to plant 90.0 million acres of corn in 2024, down 5% from last year. But, according to the new Prospective Plantings Report, they intend to plant 86.5 million acres of soybeans this year, which is up 3% from last year. The report …