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A Repeat of the Tariff Wars

Published November 6, 2024

During the Crop Outlook and International Durum Forum, Gulke Group President Jerry Gulke reviewed the election and its impact on markets. Gulke worries about a repeat of 2018 and 2019 tariff wars. "We see pretty much the same fundamental situation…

Negative News is Already in Market

Published September 16, 2024

With the market bombarded with a big crop and negative news, RRFN asked U.S. Commodities President Don Roose if there is a bullish story to be told. “I think we’ve scored the harvest low,” responded Roose. “It is a La…

The Acreage Battle at Play in the Markets

Published April 15, 2022

Corn and soybeans closed mixed before the holiday weekend, while the wheat market saw more of a substantial sell-off. U.S. Commodities Vice President Jason Roose says the acreage mix continues to be in play. "At $7 corn and $16 beans,…

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Firmer Cattle Markets, Top Heavy Hog Markets

Published February 7, 2022

The live cattle market traded firmer last week. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the cattle cycle is positive. "Slaughter is increasing and packers are starting to chase the cattle markets. There's more beef in the pipeline, but the cycle…

End-Users Showing Interest in Early Harvested U.S. Crop

Published September 27, 2021

Export demand is returning slowly as repairs continue at the Gulf ports. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks end users are also stepping up to lock in prices. "It's the end user that is just not sure of the crop…

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Weather Takes Center Stage for the Grain Markets

Published August 2, 2021

The grain markets continues to trade a wide range with very volatile action. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says rainfall will dictate the grain market action. "The weather will remain very important moving forward. A lot of the subsoil moisture…

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A Mostly Risk-Off Trading Day

Published June 25, 2021

Friday was a risk-off trading day for the grain markets. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says that's due to the combination of rain in the Midwest and a not-so-friendly Renewable Fuel Standard ruling from the Supreme Court. Hear the full…

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Traders Watching to See How Heat and Dryness Impacts U.S. Crops

Published June 21, 2021

U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says this continues to be very much a weather market with traders eyeing the latest forecast. "Moisture is needed immediately in the dry areas as drought continues to expand. It's paramount the weather starts to…

Weather Still Significant to the Grain Trade

Published June 13, 2021

U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the rain that moved through the Dakotas and Minnesota set the grain market on edge Friday. “This market is so weather sensitive and with the surprise rains coming through, this spooked the bulls and…

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More U.S. Acres Expected to Go Into Production in 2021

Published May 17, 2021

Private forecasters are beginning to release planted acreage estimates ahead of the June report. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says there is concern planted area will grow substantially. "One private forecaster is estimating 96.8 million acres, up six million and…

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A Repeat of the Tariff Wars

Negative News is Already in Market

The Acreage Battle at Play in the Markets

Firmer Cattle Markets, Top Heavy Hog Markets

End-Users Showing Interest in Early Harvested U.S. Crop

Weather Takes Center Stage for the Grain Markets

A Mostly Risk-Off Trading Day

Traders Watching to See How Heat and Dryness Impacts U.S. Crops

Weather Still Significant to the Grain Trade

More U.S. Acres Expected to Go Into Production in 2021

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