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Will Inflation Return in 2024 and What Does It Mean for the Grain Markets?
Will Inflation Return in 2024 and What Does It Mean for the Grain Markets?

Despite the markets pricing in lower interest rates, Arlan Suderman expects inflation to rear its ugly head sometime in 2024.

USDA's December Reports Unwrap No Major Surprises, And Analysts Argue Corn Prices Are Stuck For Now
USDA's December Reports Unwrap No Major Surprises, And Analysts Argue Corn Prices Are Stuck For Now

Despite weather concerns sprouting in Brazil, USDA didn’t make any major adjustments to the South American crop in Friday's reports. Increased demand from China and Mexico prompted USDA to trim U.S. ending stocks.

Better Yields and Improved Crop Prices Propel Ag Economists' Outlooks for 2024
Better Yields and Improved Crop Prices Propel Ag Economists' Outlooks for 2024

After two months of a waning outlook on the ag economy, economists views took a turn in the November Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, a survey of nearly 70 ag economists from across the country.

An Important Wildcard In The 2024 Grain Storage Outlook
An Important Wildcard In The 2024 Grain Storage Outlook

According to a recent report from CoBank, an abundance of corn and soybeans has resulted in cheaper basis and bigger carries in futures markets.

El Nino's Effect on Crop Prices
El Nino's Effect on Crop Prices

Recent WASDE reports had assumed another record Brazilian soybean crop and Argentina returning to normal, but the El Niño weather pattern might have something to say about that. 

‘Reckless Spending’ is Putting U.S. Fiscal Health at Risk, Analyst Says
‘Reckless Spending’ is Putting U.S. Fiscal Health at Risk, Analyst Says

A market analyst shared a gloomy outlook for the country on Thursday, saying the U.S. balance sheet and financial condition have been deteriorating significantly over the last decade. He expects more of the same ahead.

Farmers Seize Market Opportunities but Concerned about Rising Interest Rates
Farmers Seize Market Opportunities but Concerned about Rising Interest Rates

Sixty-five percent of farmers surveyed in July expect interest rates to climb in the next 12 months. On a positive note, 7 out of 10 said they expect farmland cash rental rates to remain roughly the same for 2024.

2023 Corn and Soybean Market Outlook: Bulls Versus Bears
2023 Corn and Soybean Market Outlook: Bulls Versus Bears

Corn and soybean prices hit 10-year highs in 2022, creating exceptional returns to row crop producers. Will 2023 be a repeat or will prices shift lower?

Where Did China's Population Go, And What Does It Mean For China's Historically Strong Export Demand?
Where Did China's Population Go, And What Does It Mean For China's Historically Strong Export Demand?

Officials in China now say the population sits at 1.4 billion, which came as a surprise to many economists and market analysts. The news draws concerns about what it means for demand both short- and long-term.

Did the Yield Drops in USDA's Reports Put a Floor Under Grain Prices?
Did the Yield Drops in USDA's Reports Put a Floor Under Grain Prices?

Ahead of the report, analysts expected a drop in corn yield, but not soybean yield — and the market responded quickly, says Bill Biedermann, AgMarket.Net co-founder.

Anticipation Is High Ahead Of Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Analysts Caution It Could Be A Big Market Mover
Anticipation Is High Ahead Of Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Analysts Caution It Could Be A Big Market Mover

USDA's crop production report showed an increase in soybean yields, but a lower national corn yield. Analysts say Pro Farmer Crop Tour next will reveal more answers about this year's crops and could be a market mover.

JUST IN: ADM sets record for single soybean shipment from northern Brazil
JUST IN: ADM sets record for single soybean shipment from northern Brazil

By Nayara Figueiredo SAO PAULO, Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. grains merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland Co said on Tuesday it has carried out the largest soybean shipment in the history of the Ponta da Montanha

Flory: WASDE Report Called Neutral to Friendly
Flory: WASDE Report Called Neutral to Friendly

WASDE bullish for wheat and cotton.