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John Ramaker

Lead editor Arable Markets

John Ramaker serves as a senior agriculture and crop market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, bringing extensive experience in both European and international crop markets. His expertise spans potatoes, onions, grains and other arable crops, enabling him to provide actionable insights that support growers, traders and food professionals in making informed, strategic decisions.

At DCA Market Intelligence, John monitors market trends, price developments, and supply chain dynamics, translating complex data into practical analysis. His work covers areas such as harvest projections, storage analysis, trading patterns and policy developments, helping stakeholders navigate a fast-changing market landscape.

Explore John’s latest research, reports, and market analyses, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on potatoes, onions, grains, and other crops.

Latest insights

Analysis|Published: Mar 13, 2026

Medium size remains under pressure, coarse onions in demand

The marketing of medium-sized onions is faltering, while the demand for coarse onions and supers continues. Due to the surplus in medium size, prices are declining, and sorting lines are occasionally put on hold. Read more about the pressure on the DCA Benchmark Price for Packed Onions.

Analysis|Published: Mar 12, 2026

Lack of demand keeps onion market under pressure

Lack of demand and ample inventories are dampening the mood in the onion market. Trade remains limited while higher prices are still possible for nice coarse lots in the long term. Read more about demand and supply in the onion market.

Analysis|Published: Mar 11, 2026

Volatile grain market drives up wheat price in Paris

The wheat price on the futures market in Paris is rising again as geopolitical unrest moves the commodity markets. In Chicago, prices fell slightly on Tuesday after the large price fluctuations on Monday. Read more about the development of the international wheat market.

Analysis|Published: Mar 11, 2026

Dutch onion export falls below 20,000 tons in week 8

The export of Dutch onions is struggling to stay above 20,000 tons per week. Reduced demand from African destinations is impacting the weekly volume. Read more about the export development of Dutch onions.

Analysis|Published: Mar 11, 2026

More EU wheat goes into feed, exports decline slightly

The new Wasde report from the US Department USDA contains small changes this month. For wheat in the European Union, it stands out that more grain is allocated to animal feed and that the export figure is expected to decline slightly.

Analysis|Published: Mar 10, 2026

Trade expects higher prices for pigs and piglets

The German meat company Tönnies is resisting a bit, but the trade is convinced that pig prices will rise again this week. The demand for piglets is high, so more money is being paid for them.

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