Expect to see “variability” again describing this year’s corn crop.
- Crystal Reed
One of the dominant focuses for the grain market through mid-summer is threatening weather and the expected arrival of El Niño.
- Crystal Reed
The peak risk management period is behind farmers with crops now in the ground, and while there are dry spots in places, condition rates are lofty.
- Crystal Reed
The seasonals are turning more negative currently, according to Don Roose at U.S. Commodities.
- Crystal Reed
News from the United States-China talks could be a “game changer,” said Don Roose at U.S. Commodities.
- Crystal Reed
Grain markets continue to react to conflict in Iran and repercussions with Chinese trade.
- Tim Kenyon
Grain markets are aiming for better results as they adjust to continued military action in the Middle East.
- Tim Kenyon
The bombing in the Middle East this past weekend and subsequent fallout is under evaluation as markets start March action.
- Tim Kenyon
A longtime grain analyst sees positive market effects after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal Feb. 20.
- Tim Kenyon
A newly formed council of lawmakers is set to propose rules to break a stalemate over sale of higher-ethanol gasoline, Elizabeth Elkin reported Feb. 11 for Bloomberg News.
- Tim Kenyon
A increase in the Chinese soybean commitment would help U.S. crops balance sheets, Price Futures Group analyst Austin Schroeder said.
- Crystal Reed
Efforts to expand the market for corn-based ethanol likely will be significantly delayed after an attempt to attach a key provision to legislation failed, according to a major trade group.
- Tim Kenyon
U.S. corn exports look to hold the No. 1 position globally. Karen Braun, a Zaner Hedge ag market analyst, said corn production figures back that up. Braun said the United States’ “record 3.2 billion bushels (exported) would account for 19.5% of total corn use in 2025-26, the highest share in…
- Crystal Reed
The USDA released its 2025 Crop Production report Jan. 12 as well as the latest WASDE data. Don Roose at U.S. Commodities said the grain data was negative across the board.
- Tim Kenyon
Austin Schroeder said in late December that grain market influence was all about trust.