Tag: grain markets
Grain markets are now just erratic
Given the uncertainty and fear in the futures markets, analysts now expect large swings in commodity prices in short periods of time. Marlin Clark explains.
Corn, soybean, wheat prices all climb
Corn, wheat and soybean prices were all higher on the Chicago Board of Trade this week. Marlin Clark explains the recent changes in the grain markets.
USDA forecasts record soybean acreage
Farmers are expecting to plant a record 91 million acres of soybeans this year in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s March 31 Prospective Plantings report.
Gomer Pyle market shakes up prices
Marlin Clark explains the unexpected results of the March 31 prospective plantings report and the March 1 grain stocks report.
Marlin: Wheat leads markets lower, for now
July wheat futures dropped over 75 cents, and that crash is affecting corn and soybeans prices, Marlin Clark explains in this week's grain markets report.
Market volatility, uncertainty loom over spring planting
Even last fall, farmers were already looking at higher costs for inputs like fertilizer and herbicides. Russia's attack on Ukraine has led to more disruption for fertilizer, global trade, energy and more, meaning high stakes for farmers this spring planting season.
Ghoulish markets bring conflicting emotions
Marlin Clark offers insight into corn, soybean, wheat and petroleum prices as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
Market pauses on more COVID, cheaper oil
Marling Clark explains how outside markets and abnormal market influences are dominating grain prices in this week's grain markets report.
Unprecedented price action hits the pits
When uncertainty hits markets that trade on knowledge lack of knowledge is scary, and high prices and volatility result.
Market volatility, thy name is war
The effects of the war in Ukraine on the grain markets were violent and volatile, and Marlin Clark believes, we will be talking about them for a long time.
