Grain markets remain steady as planting progresses
Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets as planting progresses in the Eastern Corn Belt and harvest continues in South America.
No shortage of gloomy market forecasts
Marlin Clark forecasts trends in the corn market based on what analysts are predicting for planting season through harvest.
Grain markets continue weak patterns
Grain prices continue to weaken on the futures markets in reaction to planting progress in the U.S., the higher dollar value and Brazilian harvest progress.
Cool, wet weather holds up Midwest planting season
Rain, cold and snow flurries in even the best areas of the Corn Belt mean that only 3% of the nation’s corn crop is planted, according to the USDA's Crop Progress Report.
Should you plant corn or soybeans?
As planting looms, farmers need to decide whether they are planting corn, soybeans or something else, and current grain prices aren't helping.
Weather is biggest market mover right now
Corn and soybean prices have been improving as a result of wet harvest weather in Argentina and indications fewer acres of corn may be planted in the U.S.
Trying to connect the dots with little luck
Marlin Clark tries to connect the dots in the grain markets to determine if they have reached the bottom and what's ahead.
Eastern Ohio Grazing Council grazing workshop on March 21
The Eastern Ohio Grazing Council will host a grazing workshop on March 21 to discuss grazing basics for the spring.
Market bounces through USDA reports
Marlin Clark explains the positive grain market bounce in the days before the March 29 USDA Prospective Planting Reports.
‘Dead cat bounce’ means good news may only be temporary in corn market
Marlin Clark explains why good news in the corn market may be more of a "dead cat bounce," meaning the slight rise isn't necessarily a trend.
