We are seeing a number of analysts telling producers they ought to be selling not just 2015 production, but also some 2016 production. This does seem very premature with December 2015 corn futures trading below $4.00.Friday's talk about what U.S. farmers might plant in 2015 drew some comments from readers. One asked why we are already worried about potential 2015 acreage when 50 percent of the 2014 corn and soybean crops haven't yet been harvested. Good question, but there are a few good reasons including:
We are seeing a number of analysts telling producers they ought to be selling not just 2015 production, but also some 2016 production. This does seem very premature with December 2015 corn futures trading below $4.00. That is still bel...
What You Need to Know Today: The Trump administration announced new tariffs of 10 percent to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 major U.S. trading partners as part of a Section 301 action aimed at combating forced labor in global supply chains. Countries that have agreed to adopt and enforce bans...
Key Takeaways: Grain futures pulled back sharply in overnight trade Friday on rumors that Ukraine proposed two possible options for ensuring civilian vessel safety in the Black Sea. Both Russia and Ukraine have recently targeted civilian vessels carrying oil and grain in the Sea of Azov...