News & Publications

News & Publications

October 15, 2024 | Larry Shonkwiler, Senior Economist

What’s for breakfast?

What’s for breakfast?

Ag Marketing IQ: U.S. grain markets largely yawned over mildly negative numbers in USDA’s supply and demand report for October 2024. Well, as one seasoned broker used to say, post-report: What’s for …

October 9, 2024 | Cesar Cruz & Brian Basting

Will USDA change production estimates?

Will USDA change production estimates?

Ag Marketing IQ: 2024 crop expectations for U.S. corn and soybean could increase volatility in the market, sending prices on a ride or a slide. USDA’s next U.S. corn and soybean …

October 4, 2024 | Larry Shonkwiler, Senior Economist

Market looks to the Southern Hemisphere

Market looks to the Southern Hemisphere

Ag Marketing IQ: USDA’s September numbers show lower production but higher stocks, begging a global answer to the supply question. USDA’s end-of-month Grain Stocks report showed higher feed use in corn, …