Articles tagged under: StoneX Group
Fertilizer Delays Expected
Published October 10, 2022
Barge companies are starting to declare force majeure as the Mississippi River levels continue to drop. TStoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says that’s going to delay fertilizer coming north. "This is a situation that couldn't have happened at…What Happens with South America?
Published September 12, 2022
StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the big question is what’s going to happen in South America moving forward. "How does Brazil's weather play out for corn and soybeans? With the cuts we're seeing in the United States,…Updated Acreage Survey May Hold Greatest Surprises
Published August 8, 2022
The USDA is expected to adjust yield forecasts for U.S. corn and soybeans in its monthly crop production report. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the production data won’t factor in the latest weather risks. The National Agricultural…Questions Remain Over Ukrainian Grain Exports
Published July 26, 2022
There’s still distrust and skepticism following the deal to restore Ukrainian grain shipments. "The ships that have been trapped in those ports will want to exit (and) I expect we will see a spurt of grain exports as those ships…Buy Now or Wait-and-See
Published July 24, 2022
Fall fertilizer decisions will be different for every farm. "If you're willing to pay the money today to make sure you've got supplies, you may pay a little more," said Josh Linville, fertilizer specialist, StoneX Group. "If you wait, you…More Roadblocks for Ukrainian Grain Movement
Published May 14, 2022
Ukraine is trying to export grain, but Russia is making sure that can’t be done throught the ports. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says grain is still being moved west via rail. "Exports are about 20 percent of…A Partial Planting Delay Already Factored Into Grain Markets
Published May 5, 2022
StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the grain markets already factor in a partial delay in spring planting. There’s an expectation for the majority of U.S. crops to get planted. "When you look at where we're at here…U.S. Weather is Focus of Grain Traders
Published May 1, 2022
StoneX Group market analyst Donna Hughes says weather continues to be the focus for grain traders. "We'll be watching Monday afternoon's crop conditions." Traders are expecting dry weather to reduce the wheat condition ratings. "There hasn't been a lot of…World Wheat Supplies Tighten
Published April 6, 2022
The U.S. winter wheat crop may be smaller than expected. "The drought in the plains is bringing down the national winter wheat crop conditions," says Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist, StoneX Group. "The latest condition index score was the second…