Tariffs bring volatility to crop markets

Crystal Reed
Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025

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The wheat market is leading grains to the upside. There are currently dry conditions in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas that could affect the crop, Don Roose of U.S. Commodities said.

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