No real market surprises as fall arrives
The release of the USDA grain market report brought no surprises to the grain markets last week. Marlin Clark explains as harvest progresses in the MIdwest.
Marlin: Harvest thinking is now upon us
Marlin Clark predicts that the 2021-2022 crop will be as tight in supply as this past year’s, which will continue to support prices.
Timely rains yield exceptional crops in Eastern Corn Belt
Dryness in the Midwest has plagued most of the growing season. However, crops are expected to be exceptional in the Eastern Corn Belt due to timely rains.
Harvest hopes now dominate market
Harvest thinking is dominating grain markets on the Chicago Board of Trade already. marlin Clark provides his input in this week's grain report.
Tightening supply may cause rise in prices
There are two factors that can help grain prices — the crops may not be as large as expected, and supplies may be over-estimated at this time.
Grain markets focus on weather, USDA report
As analysts continue to evaluate the size of the crop and the appropriate future prices, Marlin Clark weighs in on the latest changes in the grain markets.
August weather to decide summer crop prices
Will the weather improve drought-stricken beans in the Northwest Corn Belt or yellowed bean fields of the Eastern Corn Belt? Marlin Clark weighs in.
Summer markets tease us into uncertainty
Marlin Clark explains the strange state of the grain markets and how they've been affected by unpredictable weather this summer.
Grain markets stage another rally
The grain markets are staging another rally, gaining 35 cents in corn last week and 62 cents in soybeans. Marlin Clark explains in this week's grain report.
Marlin: Making market history can be painful
The weekly U.S. Department of Agriculture crop condition report was released July 12. Marlin Clark weighs in on the current conditions of the grain markets.
