Benson Quinn Commodities
A Division of Archer Financials Services, Inc.
At BQC, a division of AFS, we immerse ourselves every day in grain markets and data. This makes all the difference for our clients because they are freed up to focus on the fields.
Who We Are
Since 1982, BQC (previously Benson-Quinn Commodities, Inc.), a division of AFS, has made it our mission to help our customers thrive in today’s ag world with intelligent market strategy.
What We Do
We provide access to futures and options markets to help our clients manage and mitigate risks primarily in markets associated with corn, wheat and soybeans.
Meet Our Team
We understand agribusiness isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life. Each of our team members has experience both in the fields and on the exchange.
Contact Us
Whether you are a current client or you’re looking for a team that knows how to navigate the markets with data-driven perception, we’re here to help.
Market Research
BQC offers clients free, daily in-house research as well as access to market research from top consultants in the futures industry via ADMIS. Our in-house team of market experts provides fundamental and analytic insight into stories affecting the ag markets from a national perspective. But we also focus on regional issues that drive our customers’ daily decisions.
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Commentary Archive
Daily Perspective
BQC Ethanol Reports
USDA Reports
Quick Stats
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Industry Links
World Supply and Demand
- World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE): Monthly
- FAS Searchable Database for World Market and Trade Statistics:
- FAS World Crop Calendars and Production Maps: By Region and Country
- USDA Annual Grain Outlook Forum: February
- USDA Long-Term Agricultural Baseline Projections
US Supply
- NASS US Crop Conditions and Progress: April through November
- NASS US Crop Production: Monthly Report
- NASS US Crop Production: Annual Report released in January
- Winter Wheat and Canola Seedings: January (Winter Wheat Seedings Historical)
- Prospective Plantings Report: March Corn, Soybeans and Spring Wheat
- Acreage Report: June
- Small Grains Annual Summary: September Final Production for Wheat and other Small Grains
- Quarterly Grain Stocks Report – Released at end of Month: March, June, September & mid-January
- NASS Searchable Database of Crop Statistics
US Demand
- FAS Export Sales: Weekly
- FAS Searchable Export Sales Database
- AMS Export Inspections: Weekly
- Grain Crushings: Monthly Report including Corn used for Ethanol
- Oilseed Crushings: Monthly Report
- Flour Milling – Quarterly Report
- Cattle on Feed: Monthly Report
- US Trade Balance Searchable Database: Monthly Export and Import
Farm Service Agency
- USDA Risk Management Agency: crop insurance information
- FSA Crop Acreage Data– Monthly Report: August to January includes Planted, Prevent Plant and Fail Acres for ARC and PLC payments as well as marketing assistance loans and loan deficiency payments
- FSA Conservation Program Statistics – Acres enrolled and expiring from CRP Program
- Daily LDP Rates
