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.
Planting report leads to market rally
Corn and soybean prices both reached new highs following the USDA plantings report.
Spring is off to gloomy start in the markets
Spring is here and the price skids so far have been as ugly as the weather.
Rains in the Plains and Argentina affecting markets
As we head into spring, our marketing eyes are on the rainfall.
Soybean rally teases prices higher
Soybeans continue to rise, driven by the continued dryness in Argentina. The truth about the Argentine harvest is not known yet, but futures markets tend to over-react on the unknown.
