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Narrowing futures spreads

The narrowing of the spread is encouraging commercial elevators to sell their stored grain on basis contracts now while the farmers are planting instead of waiting for summertime shipment. Combine ... read more

The Little-Known Story Of Grain Belt In Minnesota And How It Made A Big Comeback

Grain Belt beer in Minnesota has a long history in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, dating back to the 19th century. Over the brand’s course, it’s seen several ups and downs, including going out of ... read more

Is The US Tight On Corn Or Are Farmers Just Not Selling?

Many US farmers are not selling grain at current low prices. This may be because many farmers had a $5 breakeven for their 2023 corn crop. It seems farmers are not wanting to sell corn at cash values ... read more

America’s Corn Belt Bristles at $8 Billion Lifeline

When executives in 2021 announced plans to build the largest carbon capture-and-storage project in the world beneath the heart of the US grain belt, they thought the pitch was a compelling one. The ... read more

Grain Belt Express, multistate wind-powered transmission line, approved in Missouri

The Missouri Public Service Commission approved plans for the state’s involvement in a four-state, wind-powered transmission line project known as the Grain Belt Express. Plans call for the ... read more

AgDay Markets Now: Darin Newsom Says Wheat Ends Higher but Grain Rally May be Losing Steam

Soybeans end steady with corn lower, unable to follow wheat and taking a break after three up days. Both markets ran up into the upper end of their recent trading ranges and hit chart resistance. So, ... read more

Grain markets 'don't need roads' but still might follow 2020 pattern

No two marketing years follow the same map, Allison Thompson of The Money Farm says. So far, 2024 has a lot of similarities to 2020, but the future of the markets hasn't been written yet. read more

Corn crop conditions improve as acres and prices decline

Corn prices down, acres in Texas and across U.S. are expected to follow as improved overall conditions could deliver above average yields. read more

Readers react to the Grain Belt Express, sexism in politics and government aid

The “Grain Belt Express” was touted by environmentalists as a way to create jobs and provide low-cost electricity in Missouri. Where have we heard that before? Does the Keystone XL pipeline ... read more

Missouri rejection of ‘Grain Belt Express’ is a defeat for clean energy

The “Grain Belt Express” could have helped reduce the nation’s reliance on dirty coal-fired power plants, while boosting the use of cleaner energy. Supporters should review their options and ... read more

Planted acreage uncertainty roils grain markets

Grain traders and ingredient buyers were heading into the 2024 season with uncertainty amid questions about the corn, soybean, spring wheat and total planted area projected in the US Department of ... read more

All Eyes Are On The Weather In Grain Markets

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about commodities through a four-decade lens of experience. Dry and some drought conditions in parts of the midwest have grain ... read more