Category Archives: Supply and Demand

Kansas Wheat Conditions in Early Spring…

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Kansas Wheat

Across the state, the 2013 wheat crop is perking up and showing slight signs of improvement from the poor stands of past fall. In its April 1 Crop Progress Report, Kansas Agricultural Statistics rated the wheat crop at 2% excellent … Continue reading →

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ConAgra Mills, Horizon Milling to Combine Flour Mill Operations

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Kansas Wheat

There’s big news coming out of Omaha and Minneapolis today: ConAgra Mills and Horizon Milling (CHS and Cargill’s flour milling group) have joined flour mill operations. The combined operations, called Ardent Mills, will: “…take advantage of the combines assets, capabilities … Continue reading →

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End of an Era: The Kansas City Board of Trade

Posted on February 7, 2013 by justinpgilpin

In an announcement earlier this week, the CME Group announced its intention to “…transition open outcry trading of Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) hard red winter (HRW) wheat futures and options to its Chicago trading floor beginning Monday, July … Continue reading →

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KSU Wheat Market Situation and Outlook (via AgManager – January 2013)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Kansas Wheat

From Kansas State University agricultural economist Dan O’Brien, analysis of the recent Wheat Reports from USDA. KSU Wheat Market Situation and Outlook (via AgManager – January 2013).

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Postcards from South Korea and China

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Kansas Wheat

Well, not really “postcards,” per se – but a bunch of photos from the Kansas Trade Delegation to Asia in September. Hope you enjoy these.

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‘Mr. Secretary, We’ve Found Your Beef’

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Kansas Wheat

“Mr. Secretary, the beef from your state has found its destination.” – Jeong Min Park, U.S. Meat Export Federation That we found Kansas-processed beef in Han Jung, South Korea really wasn’t a surprise. But it took some searching; we actually … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the ‘Land of the Morning Calm!’

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Kansas Wheat

Korea is called the “Land of the Morning Calm.” Certainly, members of the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Trade Delegation to Korea were struck by the beauty of this country, particularly its capital city of Seoul. Modern, thriving, bustling…Seoul is simply … Continue reading →

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Kansas Ag Trade Team Heads to South Korea, China

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Kansas Wheat

Note: I’m fortunate to be one of 17 folks from Kansas to be part of this trade mission to South Korea and China. Check the blog each day for updates! – Bill Spiegel, director of communications   TOPEKA – A … Continue reading →

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USDA’s Report Gives Puzzling Mixed Signals

Posted on September 12, 2012 by justinpgilpin

Dan Maltby, principal of Dan Maltby Risk Management of Minneapolis, has made a career of grain tradinng, and offers unique insight into the commodities markets. In this era of volatile markets, his insight is more crucial than ever. We thought your … Continue reading →

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USDA Forecasts 387 Million Bushel Kansas Crop

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kansas Wheat

In its May 10 Crops Report, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service estimated the Kansas winter wheat crop will total 387 million bushels, which – if realized – would be up 40% from last year and the highest total since 2003. The … Continue reading →

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