Category: farm

  • Commodities are Reinflating!

    Commodities are Reinflating!

    Crops, copper, and crude oil are the topics of discussion along with the strong bond market and the impact of large notes and rates for the producers. In the livestock markets, live cattle, feeders, and lean hogs are trading higher on the day, potentially boosted by the rains slowing down the flow of grain. Scott…

  • El Niño Vs La Niña

    El Niño Vs La Niña

    Reminder! https://www.severe-weather.eu/long-range-2/el-nino-event-development-noaa-advisory-forecast-winter-weather-impact-united-states-canada-europe-fa/ Typically there is a phase change around every 1-3 years. El Niño anomaly is growing rapidly, with a strong seasonal impact already seen in the forecast as we head into Fall and Winter 2023/2024 Based on the latest data, NOAA has released an El Niño advisory showing a rapidly growing El Niño anomaly.…

  • Brazilian Farmland Boom

    Brazilian Farmland Boom

  • Turkey up to its eyeballs

    Over the past two years, there has been a significant shift in the power balance, causing Turkey to reassess its relationships. This has led to improvements in relations with countries like Israel and a reevaluation of its stance towards Russia. Negotiations on the transfer of military technology and equipment, such as F-16s and drones, have…

  • Farm Income drops….

    Farm Income drops….

  • Soil and food for thought…

    Soil and food for thought…

    64% of corn acres and 57% of bean acres are now under drought stress however DEC corn futures are trading close to 9% lower than JUL corn and NOV bean futures are trading 14% lower than JUL beans.