“In spite of some global economic headwinds and an open harvest week, the grain markets seem unphased,” says Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group.
Are Disease Issues and Disappointing Yield Reports Enough to Change the Crop Production, Price Picture?
Growing conditions during the summer showed the Eastern Corn Belt had better crop production potential compared to the West. Naomi Blohm and Bob Utterback talk harvest yield reports and the potential market impact.
Here are the Factors that Could Support or Mute Milk Prices into 2022
As dairy producers face higher costs, export demand is the bright spot. Mike North and Ben Laine will explore the direction of the milk markets during a live taping of U.S. Farm Report from World Dairy Expo on Thursday.
Dreyfus, Others Shut Soy Crushing Operations in China on Power Curbs
Louis Dreyfus Company said one of its soybean crushing plants in China halted operations this week, amid widespread curbs on power consumption that hit manufacturers in a number of sectors across the country.
China's Wheat Imports Hit Highest in Two Decades Signaling Strong Demand for Animal Feed
China's wheat imports hit the highest level in two decades, currently accounting for 19% of global consumption. The U.S. supplied 3 million metric tons of wheat imports during the last marketing year, or a 28% share.
Does the beef industry have enough packer capacity? With repeated bottlenecks and a worker shortage, a better question might be, "can the industry better use the capacity it has?"
