Articles tagged under: Jacob Burks
Burks Takes Partnership Role
Published April 12, 2023
Hedging strategist John Burks is now a partner with AgMarket.Net, joining Matt Bennett, Bill Biedermann, Jim McCormick and Brian Splitt. AgMarket.Net is the farm division of the John Stewart & Associates brokerage firm.A Different Dynamic
Published October 10, 2022
AgMarket.net market analyst Jacob Burks says the struggle to get grain moved down the Mississippi River is impacting grain demand. "With the river being so low, we're having difficulties to get Gulf bids to be aggressive." The wide basis at…Exports Influenced by Strong U.S. Dollar
Published July 8, 2022
The U.S. dollar is at a 20-year highs, slowing global demand for grains. "I think the bigger impact is when we start looking at competing against South America and their production," said AgMarket.Net market analyst Jacob Burks. Monetary policy will…Searching for Stability
Published July 6, 2022
AgMarket.net hedge specialist Jacob Burks says the grain markets are trying to find some stability. "The markets are trying to find that comfort zone. After a falling knife, where do we find that stability? That's what the market is fixing…More Demand for Lower Value Beef Cuts
Published February 23, 2022
The beef cutout values inverted on Tuesday with the Select cutout worth more than Choice. "Specialty cuts are not selling, and the cheaper products have higher demand," said Jacob Burks, market analyst, AgMarket.Net. "I made the comment that we should…Expect the Unexpected with the Soybean Markets
Published February 4, 2022
Supply chain fears are driving the grain markets. Market analyst Jacob Burks expects to see more unexplainable market swings. "We see a $1.65 move up in soybeans and a pull back wouldn't be unexpected. At times, it's not clear why…Tar Spot Remains a Problem for Eastern Corn Belt
Published September 25, 2021
Farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt are dealing with tar spot. Kluis Commodities market analyst Jacob Burks says the problem is widespread. "In southern Wisconsin we started seeing this at least two years ago. Every year since, this has been…Basis Levels Weakening Along Mississippi River
Published September 10, 2021
Kluis Commodities market analyst Jacob Burks says there are many different factors impacting Mississippi River basis levels, including the port damage at New Orleans. "On the river, we fell 40 cents in one day. Ethanol plants have been holding out…Volatile Summer Markets
Published June 24, 2021
Grain traders are reluctant to take large positions ahead of the planted acreage report. Kluis Commodities market analyst Jacob Burks says weather and acres will drive the market. "The realization when we look at what is actually put in the…