It’s a weather grain market (again)
The crops are ahead of normal in development, well on the way to an early harvest. Here's veteran grain merchandiser Marlin Clark on the current grain market.
Healthy crops and sick prices
Crops are looking good, for the most part, but the market price definitely is not.
Tough summer: Hot weather, cool grain markets
From our fearless grain commentator this week: "A producer should start with the understanding that he is better with a good crop and poor prices than a poor crop with good prices. Then, hope that he is the one with a good crop this year!"
Trade war causes some wild swings
Prices weaken as the trade war with China continues.
Grain markets weathering the good and bad
The weather continues to be the biggest grain story of 2018 so far, for better or worse.
Long, hot weekend fuels strong grain markets
December corn futures and July Chicago wheat futures have made new contract highs.
Planting pace frustrating, but on target
Planting has been slow this spring, but farmers are making good progress, overall.
Prices go down as the weather improves
Planting weather is here, and the markets are responding accordingly.
Expect very little planting in April
The cold, wet spring is already delaying fieldwork and early planting.
Politics drive erratic grain price swings
The trade fight between the U.S. and China is driving grain prices, but where it ends will determine the result.
