July 24, 2018

Good Morning, Corn ratings came in unchanged yesterday afternoon for the US at 72% G/E. Silking was 81% vs the 5 year average of 62% and dough stage was also ahead of normal at 18% compared to 8% for the 5 year average. Wisconsin was rated at 83% G/E which is up 1%...

July 23, 2018

Good Morning, Favorable rains locally over the weekend have the crops looking very good in our area as we work thru the crucial pollination and development stage. The extended 6-10 day and 8-14 day forecast looks drier with temps above normal for the Corn Belt. The...

July 20, 2018

Good Morning,   Nice rains falling across the state overnight and this morning that will maintain or increase the size of this years crop. Most of our producers have said that their corn has tasseled or will be in the next week. This rain along with favorable...

July 19, 2018

Good Morning,   The markets have moved sideways the last 3 days with trade war news and weather both uneventful this week. While there are no formal meetings scheduled between the US and China to discuss trade issues, the US and Mexican officials have agreed to...

July 17, 2018

Good Morning,   Slightly higher markets overnight as we saw some short covering in corn and soybeans from yesterday spill over into the night session. Slightly lower crop ratings may move the market a little higher when we open this morning, but the ratings are...

July 16, 2018

Good Morning,   Last week saw fund selling pound the markets lower with both speculators and index funds as big sellers. Hedge funds were sellers for the 7th consecutive week. Their position has gone from 216,000 contracts long to 73,000 contracts short. In that...