Articles tagged under: Kristi Van Ahn

Farmers May Want to Consider Locking In Harvest Basis

Published June 26, 2020

Farmers have been reluctant sellers of corn and soybeans, because of the low commodity prices. That is causing basis bids to firm around the country. According to Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn, farmers may want to…

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Positive Move in the Weekly Ethanol Numbers

Published May 28, 2020

The weekly ethanol production numbers showed a slight gain. According to Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn, that is a hopeful sign. "If plants were only shut down for one month or a month and a half,…

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Ethanol Economics Just Don’t Work

Published March 18, 2020

Corn demand is expected to continue to suffer as oil prices continue to move lower. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says the ethanol economics just don’t work. "Unleaded gasoline at the beginning of the year was…

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Spring Crop Insurance Price Could Impact Planted Acres

Published March 8, 2020

A lower spring price for corn and soybean revenue insurance could have an impact on planted acreage. "I think the most troublesome thing with the lower prices is taking away the incentive to prevent plant," said Kristi Van Ahn, Chief…

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Traders Looking Ahead at January 10 USDA Report

Published December 20, 2019

Much of agriculture is waiting for details of the Phase One U.S. and China trade pact. Van Ahn and Company Chief Operating Officer Kristi Van Ahn is also looking ahead for the January 10 USDA crop report. "In less than…

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Market Analyst Describes Basis Levels as “Phenomenal”

Published October 23, 2019

Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says ethanol basis is phenomenal right now with some ethanol plants offering to take wet corn. "There's a wide basis swing at the Blue Flint and Spiritwood Ethanol plants in North…

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Not Much in Quarterly Stocks Report for Wheat

Published October 1, 2019

Monday’s USDA Quarterly Stock Report was viewed at friendly to the corn, soybean and winter wheat markets. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says there was nothing in there for wheat numbers. "You have to remember Minneapolis…

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The Harvest Will Tell the Story

Published September 12, 2019

It may be after the 2020 elections before the trade skirmish with China is resolved. "No doubt; China didn't get to where they are without being a hardliner, said Kristi Van Ahn of Van Ahn and Company. "They will push…

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Market Analysts Keep Close Watch on Corn

Published July 12, 2019

Market analysts were closely watching the market close following Thursday’s USDA reports for a peek at the longer-term market sentiment. Now, all eyes are on the corn market. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn contemplates if the…

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A Big Week Ahead for the Grain Markets

Published June 21, 2019

Market analysts are shifting focus toward Friday’s USDA acreage and the June 1 grain stocks report. Van Ahn and Company owner Kristi Van Ahn says all eyes are on acreage numbers. "The National Agricultural Statistics Service said they have all…

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