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.
Volatility is still the biggest factor in grain markets
Marlin Clark explains the conflicting fundamentals in the grain markets that have caused the recent volatility.
Grain price crash baffles drought stricken farmers
Marlin Clark explains grain market prices despite an ongoing drought that's affecting farmers' crops across the United States — it rained on LaSalle Street.
Conflicting weather reports create uncertainty
Grain market prices have been volatile due to conflicting weather reports. Marlin Clark explains in this week's grain markets report.
Dry weather inspires continued volatile market
Dry weather in the Corn Belt, Pacific Northwest and South America is affecting grain prices. Marlin Clark breaks down recent fluctuations in his column.
Ohio increases planting as market plunge stops
Marlin Clark explains planting progress in relation to grain market price changes for the week of May 24-30.
Weather drives rising corn prices
The price of corn in the United States has been increasing this year and is now approaching record highs. Like in 2012, the weather is a factor.
The 180% increase in lumber prices explained
Lumber prices have increased 180% since April 2020. Learn why have they risen and how high will they go.
When a correction becomes a retracement
Last week was definitely a “retracement" for the grain markets. Marlin Clark explains in this week's market report.
Volatility continues at the top of the market
Marlin Clark explains volatility at the current top of the market in this week's rain markets report.
