Commodities Bounce
March 27, 2020
After the massive sell-off in crude, gasoline and ethanol futures last week, this week we saw a little bit of a bounce with some commodities.
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Bull Bear Banter: Energy sector pushes corn prices lower
March 20, 2020
Covid-19 remains front and center in the news this week. Along with that, the melt down in the energy sector spilled over to the corn market this week. Also, a bonus segment this week with Kent Klingbeil talking about tissue sampling
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Carstens Hits Agronomy and COVID-19 Updates on the WHO Big Show
March 16, 2020
In case you missed it, listen to @mattcars1 on the @WHOBigShow - safety comes first and communication is key during this time. Check our website COVID-19 section for updates https://www.landuscooperative.com/
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Bull Bear Banter: COVID-19, COVID-19, COVID-19
March 13, 2020
As with most other situations and events, the grain markets were overshadowed by concerns about COVID-19 this week. Join us as we discuss this and the rest of the news impacting grain prices this week. Also, stick around at the end for an interview with our new CEO, Matt Carstens.
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Uncertainty continues to lead to volatility
March 06, 2020
All of the major economic indicators, as well as commodities are being pressured by uncertainty about Covid-19. Even with this pressure, corn prices worked a little higher this week.
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Bull Bear Banter: Uncertainty Continues to Lead to Volatility
March 06, 2020
All of the major economic indicators, as well as commodities are being pressured by uncertainty about Covid-19. Even with this pressure, corn prices worked a little higher this week.
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Bull Bear Banter: Coronavirus and Commodity Markets
February 28, 2020
It’s hard to find a market that hasn’t been affected by coronavirus concerns, and our commodity markets are no exception. Amid weekly reports that have been on the lower end of expectations, trade is keeping an eye on the potential impacts of the COVID-19 virus on demand.
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Bull Bear Banter: USDA Outlook Forum Data Released
February 21, 2020
This week we review the latest USDA data on acres and yield. Also included are bonus interviews from 3 of our speakers at last week’s Women in Ag Conference, Ventures.
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Bull Bear Banter: February WASDE Report
February 14, 2020
Even though the WASDE report did not provide much new information, there are still quite a few factors impacting grain markets this week.
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Bull Bear Banter: Soybean Demand and Final MFP Payment
February 07, 2020
In the midst of U.S. soybean prices continuing to face downward pressure from South America’s harvest and questionable Chinese demand, producers received the third and final round of President Trump’s promised Market Facilitation Program payment. The payment, designed to compensate low U.S. soybean prices as a result of the drawn-out U.S. and China trade issues, is not expected to be duplicated for the crop going in the ground this spring. Producers are encouraged to incorporate the payment in what they would normally receive for their grain and not to consider it as “extra” income.
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Bull Bear Banter: Markets Decline on Coronavirus Issues
January 31, 2020
This week we witnessed a steady drop lower for soybeans and corn. Special guest Dr. Allan Gray of Purdue University joins us for a short interview.
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Bull Bear Banter: Downward Pressure on Grains
January 24, 2020
Not a lot of bull/bear factors to push market movement this week, but a look at the potential impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on China’s soybean demand. Also, a special guest interview with Kelly Garrett on his approach to no-till, irrigated farming.
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