Export sales continue to grow
November 27, 2020
Even with a holiday-shortened week, there are still items to discuss. Also, an update on Tom’s challenge from our May 1st episode, including his debut performance on the piano. You can refer back to the May 1st "Tom's Take" piano challenge here: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-ejyek-db191b
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Grain Markets Continue to Rally
November 20, 2020
Despite new measures being put in place across the country, grain markets rallied again this week.
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Positive news from the USDA’s WASDE
November 13, 2020
On Tuesday, the USDA reduced ending stocks for both corn and soybeans. This led to some significantly higher prices for both.
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Market Reaction to U.S. Elections - WASDE on the Horizon
November 06, 2020
While we continue to wait for final election results, NEXT Tuesday’s WASDE may have more of an impact on grain prices.
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Reasons for Optimism
October 30, 2020
Even though corn and soybeans dropped more than 20 cents this week, we have many reasons to be optimistic as this week comes to a close.
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Prices Continue Moving Higher
October 23, 2020
This week, both corn and soybean prices moved higher, and closing near the high for the week. We also discuss higher volatility and what you can do to take advantage of it.
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Corn and Soybean Prices Remain Resillient
October 16, 2020
Despite the sell-off at the end of today's session, December corn futures remained above $4, and January soybean futures remained above $10.50. Tom's Take discusses the performance of the 2020 averaging contracts.
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WASDE Report Shows Major Changes to Soybeans
October 09, 2020
The USDA released their latest WASDE today. A significant decrease in 2020/21 ending stocks for beans as well as some changes to planted acres for corn were the highlights. We also have a bonus segment this week regarding grazing cattle on corn stalks in the derecho and drought-impacted areas of Iowa.
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Presidential Coronavirus impacts grain markets
October 02, 2020
Wednesday's USDA Quarterly Stocks report pushed prices higher for 2 days. But, with news of COVID-19 in the White House, markets retreated on Friday.
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Prices turn lower; Optimism remains.
September 25, 2020
Even with the lower prices this week, there are many reasons to be optimistic about a rebound.
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Soybeans and Corn Continue to Rally
September 18, 2020
Corn rallied about a dime this week, while soybean futures gained about 48 cents. Solid Chinese demand, weather issues in South America and elsewhere, and concerns about the crop size in the U.S. are among items driving prices higher.
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USDA's September WASDE Report
September 11, 2020
On Friday, the USDA released its latest supply and demand estimates for the U.S. and the world. There were a few surprises, but it mostly confirmed traders' opinions, and corn and soybean prices both gained on the day.
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