Brazillions of Beans

Brazillions of Beans

Brazil is set to plant soy many acres this year—enough to set a record. Tell us mais: As Brazilian farmers get set to plant this month, the National Supply Company (CONAB) expects production of more than 300M tons of soybeans, corn, cotton, rice, and wheat. That’s a...
Brazil’s Soy Surveillance Situation

Brazil’s Soy Surveillance Situation

As soybean prices skyrocket, global grain traders are looking for their very own spy kids to keep an eye on Brazilian farmers. The situation: Casual contracts – communicated months ago via WhatsApp, phone calls, and emails – are tempting farmers to dump...
The Grain Bin Frenzy

The Grain Bin Frenzy

Grain bin manufacturers and contractors will be rolling up their sleeves for the foreseeable future.“On-farm storage demand is through the roof,” noted Nathan Luff, a Sukup/Brock dealer in Missouri. His take reflects industry vibes that demand this heavy hasn’t...
Say What, WASDE?

Say What, WASDE?

Corn and soybean data stole the show at Tuesday’s WASDE report reveal. The commodity cousins duked it out for the top headline as 2020 corn yield projections tanked and soybean stocks were tight. The rundown: A 3.8-bushel yield drop for corn was the first bomb to drop...