Grain markets remain volatile as South American yields are assessed
Marlin Clark speculates on the recent changes in grain prices, estimated yields for South American crops and the continued market volatility.
Weak South American harvest pushes soybean prices higher
Soybeans have led commodity markets higher in recent days. The weather chickens are coming home to roost, as speculation about problems in South America are being realized in early harvest results.
Another strong week on board of trade
Grain markets continued bullish action on the Chicago Board of Trade last week. Marlin Clark weighs in in this week's grain markets report.
Marlin: Markets continue strong moves
Corn futures gained and soybean futures lost on the Chicago Board of Trade last week. Marlin Clark weighs in on the changes in his grain markets report.
Trading week marked by USDA non-event
Marlin Clark breaks down last week's U.S. Department of Agriculture reports and their affect on grain prices in this week's grain markets report.
History made, but not in grains
History was made even as China, a major producer of urea, has its production cut off. Marlin Clark weighs in on this and the grain markets.
Marlin: Market retraces after big gains
Corn and soybean prices surged early in the week; however, a correction took away most of the gains, and grain prices closed lower, Marlin Clark explains.
Corn breakout encouraging; beans lead the way
Last week, corn made good gains and soybeans surged to higher prices. Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets at the close of 2021.
Marlin: Prices strong during Christmas week
Corn, soybean and wheat prices on the Chicago Board of Trade have remained firm so far in what is traditionally a slow and soft trading week.
December USDA reports a nonevent, as usual
Last week the USDA released its December crop reports and recorded no real changes, but corn prices were firmer and soybean prices remained weaker.
