Big move is really no big deal
April 28, corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were up nearly 23 cents, the soybeans were down 42 and a fraction, and the wheat futures were up more than 25 cents.
Spring has sprung the soybean prices
Grain markets have been monochromatic since the March 31 USDA Planting Intentions Report. This has been a soybean rally, primarily, and the last week in corn futures has reminded us that corn has just been along for the ride.
Market Monitor : Volatile week before USDA report
Grain markets are anxious to find out what the USDA Planting Intentions Report will have say how many corn and soybeans acres are expected for the 2014 growing year.
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.
Big issues, weather affecting markets
An unforeseen war has contributed to spiking grain prices. At the same time, planting is getting historically late.
Grain markets busier than usual at year end
Last week the March corn futures gained over 12 cents, March soybean futures gained 391⁄2 cents, and Chicago March wheat gained 18 cents.
The old gray mare has loped
The old gray mare, she ain’t what she used to be. You know the one — she galloped in and got you all excited...
New month, but same old grain market
Punxsutawney Phil has gone back underground, but farmers need to be up and alert, looking for grain marketing opportunities.
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.
How will world events affect the market?
Marlin Clark reflects on how recent military action taken to eliminate Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian General, might affect the grain markets.
