Grain Gleanings

Outside Demand

By Jake Moret, Grain Originator

With the end of August nearing and the silage choppers running, fall is coming fast! I feel we will have an on time or maybe slightly early start to harvest this year. Now into the markets, I don’t want to be a bear but we’re going to NEED some outside demand if we want to see a 5 in front of the cash corn market again. US new crop export sales are the lowest level since 2019 with China currently 91% behind last year for export CN sales and 46% behind on SB sales. Between low export sales and the Mississippi getting on its drier side again all I can ask is that you’re communicating with who is going to be receiving your grain this fall and how much space you’re expecting to need.  It is nearly impossible for us to create more space in the middle of harvest so let’s work together! Dec CN remains stuck in the 4.72-5.10 range until we have a US CN yield sub 170 bpa or some strong outside demand.

8/25/2023

Corn and Bean Crops

By Royce Bialas, Location Manager, Dimock

Yesterday corn was up 3 cents and beans were up 12 cents. Today, August 11^th, is a WASDE report. We will see if they have any changes that make the “free fall” type market stabilize. Remember production currently is a “survey” not actual. Export and demand are more solid numbers. With lower futures we may see some export demand interest, which is needed to keep the market at these levels. Export sales on the corn side were disappointing but on the other hand beans were in the above expected range. The rain we got in the week or so has helped crops stress. The weather forecast is for a little warmer and drier for the Upper Midwest, northern plains area. The corn crop may already be determined but the bean crop will take advantage of this post rain event and warm weather for filling of pods.

In closing, my thoughts are we will continue to see pressure in these markets. South American crops are looking good for the corn. The beans in Brazil were very good so they need to export more than normal because of the lack of storage. The corn crop coming will be similar, and our dollar value being strong also affects our export bushels. If you have any questions, call any of the grain merchandisers.

8/11/2023

Wrapping Up Summer

By Becky Johnson, Elevator Location Manager, Salem

Where has the summer gone?  Hard to believe a lot of schools will start within the next couple of weeks and Labor Day is just around the corner.  In a blink of an eye 2023 Harvest will also begin!

The crops in the area sure have been growing with a little rain here and there and some cooler weather predicted for the coming week. We should continue to see the corn and beans prosper even more.

The grain markets are definitely reflective of the weather and how the crops are looking along with other factors that are not mother nature related.

At the beginning of this week crop ratings came in 2% down for both beans and corn from last week.  Lack of demand and non-threatening weather seem to play the largest role in the weaking of the markets currently.  Grain originators at Fremar locations are available to assist you with your marketing needs and questions you may have.

As I wrap up this article, I just want to remind everyone to pay close attention as you approach intersections in rural areas due to the limited visibility as the corn continues to grow and make it hard for you to see vehicles.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and stay safe.

8/4/2023

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