US farmers plan to plant their biggest corn acreage in eight years. USDA report has corn plantings of 96.990 mln acres and soybeans at 83.510 mln acres.
Read MoreLast week markets failed to extend the rally and ended unchanged. Going into the second week of lock-down there is a new normal
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic continues to add huge volatility into our global grain markets – both on physical supply/panic buying and on economic factors including oil devaluation and currency exchange. French wheat markets rallied €21/MT last week, back to the contract highs set back in January.
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With spring definitely in the air and a good planting window opening, now is the moment of truth for 2020 spring barley plantings.
Read MoreAn active market as the markets get to grips with the scale and potential fallout from Coronavirus.
Read MoreOur grain traders look at the week ahead. Coronavirus and equity markets continue to dominate the headlines.
Read MoreAs the weather starts to improve, now might be the time to consider a spring seeding of Grass. We look at the benefits of a spring seeding, and whether to go for a complete reseed or an overseed to improve the current ley.
Read MoreAndrew Stilwell guides us through the benefits of soil testing, and carefully applying crop nutrition for your crops specific needs. We also take a look at the release timeframe benefits of Polysulphate, assisting in producing a better crop, supplying nurtrients when theyre needed.
Read MoreStock markets, Oil prices, and french spring crop drilling are all factors in this week’s market briefing.
Read MoreOur traders explain how cheap German ‘A’ Milling wheat imports are placing a cap on UK Group 1 milling values.
Coronavirus has shaken markets globally, pulling the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 down over 8% in a week. But what does this mean for UK grain markets?
Read MoreWe’ve put together a handy guide with pointers as to what spring sown options are available after a wet winter.
Read MorePulmatop from Cargill is now supplied by Bartholomews.
Read MoreWith the closure of Ranks Hovis Southampton, Martin Perry looks at the subsequent premium following this change in the marketplace.
Read MoreSee our events list for 2020. We’ll be updating this throughout the year as we confirm dates.
Read MoreMartin Perry, Senior Trader at Bartholomews, looks into the wider European markets and how pricing impacts closer to home than most expect.
Read MoreStart as you mean to go on. Putting yourself in the best place possible with the best variety can help you grow a better crop for your ultimate goals. Our seed and feed experts provide detailed benefits of the deeper considerations when growing maize.
Read MoreGlobal market updates for February 2020, including Grain Marketing, Fertiliser, and Feed.
Read MoreAndrew Stilwell from our agronomy team provides his knowledge on critical crop testing to benefit your crops this season.
Read MoreWith spring on the horizon, now is a good time to be thinking about silage additives for grass! Bartholomews work closely with Pioneer and can offer trial tested solutions.
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