Weather continues to effect the grain trade. Mark Oppold has details.
Interesting Week in the Grain Trade
This could be an interesting week in the grain trade. Mark Oppold explains how and why, and also notes a big report comes out later this week.
Grain Futures Seeing Lower Prices
As of late, the grain trade has been nothing to get excited about. Mark Oppold says it’s almost like this year’s crop is already in the bin.
Grain Trade Could See a Rebound
While the planting of row crops is a bit behind normal in some areas, Mark Oppold reports the grain trade for many of those crops could see a rebound.
Grain Trade Focusing on Crop Reports
The monthly crop report will keep many grain traders and others busy today. Mark Oppold says this is especially true for those in the cotton industry.
Weaker Dollar Not Helping Grain Trade
A weaker dollar does not always help a weak grain trade. Mark Oppold looks at what happened last week.
Grain Markets Could React to Spring Nearing
With spring just around the corner, Mark Oppold reports there are hopes the grain markets will be more reactionary to the weather forecasts.
Grain Traders Monitoring Crop Updates
Grain traders will be scanning through today’s monthly crop updates. Mark Oppold notes they are looking for any changes with South American crops. He also has an update on cattle futures.
March Madness in the Grain and Livestock Trade
March is known for a big basketball tournament, but according to a story from Mark Oppold, it’s also known for a busy month in the grain and livestock trades.
USDA Surveying Farmers about Planting Intentions
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is currently surveying farmers asking how much of what crops they intend to plant this year. Gary Crawford has more details.