Author: Ivan

  • Morning Update

    China places countervailing tariffs on the US of 84%. Grain prices were firmer overnight. Then, at 6 AM, when China announced their countervailing tariffs of 84% on US goods, they dipped too unchanged to slightly lower. They quickly recovered and are now headed out near the session’s best levels. This marks the third day in…

  • Market Quick Take

    WASDE Preview & More Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1073692689?share=copy WASDE Supply Demand Report Expectations: Carryout expected to be lowered, possibly to 1.3 billion bushels by September USDA underestimating exports; 240,000 metric tons to Spain supports corn Exports strong despite tariff concerns; USDA may need to reduce by 35 million bushels Argentine…

  • Morning Update

    Soybeans lead overnight grain trade advance. This morning’s grain trade is firm, with follow-through buying from yesterday’s strong closes, led by soybeans. A strong overnight recovery in the stock market, with the Dow Jones gaining over 1,000 points, is also providing support. Soybeans are leading the strength as an Argentine crusher, representing 9% of the…

  • Morning Update

    Wheat leads overnight recovery bounce in the grain trade. This morning’s grain trade is higher, led by wheat, as nearly complete dryness is expected to persist in the HRW wheat belt for the next two weeks. Additionally, SRW wheat is at risk of production losses due to massive flooding in the South-Central US following weekend…

  • Morning Update

    China implemented 34% tariffs on all US goods early this morning This morning’s grain trade turned lower against world markets turned sharply lower in the early morning hours. At 5:00 a.m. CT, China announced retaliating tariffs of 34% on all goods imported from the US. This was China’s most aggressive retaliation against US rising tariffs…

  • Market Quick Take

    What to Think About Cattle & Grains Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1072318714?share=copy Market Volatility and Tariff Changes US tariffs ending after 70 years lead to short-term market uncertainty.Investments totaling $500 billion by major tech and pharmaceutical firms in US manufacturing provide long-term growth prospects. Impact on Corn and Cattle Markets Mexico’s…

  • Morning Update

    World markets plummet on a more comprehensive tariff package. World markets are sharply lower this morning after President Trump introduced a more comprehensive tariff package than initially planned. The 54% US tariff on China was a surprise and is expected to provoke retaliation. China is the US’s third-largest importer of agricultural products, behind Mexico and…

  • Morning Update

    The market awaits “Liberation Day” announcements at 4 PM ET today. This morning’s grain trade is lower, with the exception of soybean oil and KC wheat, which are still holding a small gain. The coalition agreement between oil companies and biofuel providers to raise the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) for 2026-2028 green diesel fuel appears…

  • Market Quick Take

    Will Grains Rally Into Quarter Two Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1071532573?share=copy Grain Markets Corn acres at 95.3M; USDA’s 182 bu/acre yield projection remains questionableSoybean oil rallies on potential biodiesel expansion; resistance near 50 centsWheat remains range-bound; Chicago wheat struggles to hold support Weather & Crop Conditions Delta flooding raises preventive planting…

  • Morning Update

    A new month and a new quarter has buying across commodities. After a softer night session, the grain trade is firmer across the board as we start a new month and a new quarter. Yesterday’s corn open interest was up a massive 35,432 contracts while soybeans gained 5046 contracts. It appears buying is entering in…