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Hormuz Tensions Cloud China Trade Outlook

Published April 15, 2026

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is adding uncertainty to U.S.-China trade talks, with potential impacts on agricultural exports. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the ongoing conflict could delay negotiations and limit soybean opportunities in the near…

Early Weed Control Key for Corn Success, Says BASF Specialist

Published April 14, 2026

BASF Technical Marketing Manager for Corn Herbicides Josh Putman emphasizes the importance of starting clean and staying clean when it comes to weed control. "Early season weed control is really the most important time for us, especially when we're thinking…

Brazil Soybean Harvest Nears Completion

Published April 12, 2026

The Brazilian soybean harvest is nearing the finish line. "Brazil at the moment is about 80 percent done with soy, with just some up north and at Rio Grande do Sul would be left," reports South American ag advisor Kory…

Corn Acres Expected to Decline

Published March 30, 2026

U.S. farmers are expected to plant fewer corn acres this spring, shifting more land to soybeans as rising input costs pressure profitability. Analysts say higher fertilizer and diesel prices, driven in part by global geopolitical tensions, are making corn more…

Grain Exports Show Mixed Trends

Published March 30, 2026

U.S. grain export activity remains steady, with mixed trends across corn, soybeans, and wheat. Corn export inspections for the week ending March 19 totaled 66.9 million bushels, holding near recent levels. Cumulative inspections have reached 1.755 billion bushels, up 38…

White House Event Highlights Ag Issues

Published March 27, 2026

Farmers attending the White House’s Great American Agriculture Celebration say the event highlighted both opportunity and ongoing challenges for the ag industry. South Dakota Corn Growers President Trent Kubik called the gathering a unique moment for agriculture. “It was a…

At the Knife’s Edge of Profitability

Published March 21, 2026

With grain markets showing some strength in 2026, economists say farmers are at a critical point. Agricultural Economics Insights co-founder Brent Gloy says current price levels are leaving many operations right on the edge of profitability. “We’re at an interesting…

Grain Rally Triggers Farmer Selling

Published March 16, 2026

U.S. farmers are moving grain into the market as geopolitical tensions involving Iran push commodity prices sharply higher. Corn, soybean and wheat futures have rallied alongside rising energy prices and growing concern about possible disruptions to fertilizer and fuel supplies…

Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

Published March 11, 2026

Grain markets are experiencing sharp volatility as traders react to global developments tied to the conflict in Iran. Van Ahn and Company's Kristi Van Ahn says periods of global uncertainty often push investors to shift money out of equities and…

March WASDE Leaves Grain Markets Searching for Direction

Published March 11, 2026

USDA’s March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report delivered few surprises for the grain markets, leaving traders with little new fundamental information to trade. “No changes at all to the corn balance sheet," said Joe Camp, market analyst, Comstock…

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Hormuz Tensions Cloud China Trade Outlook

Early Weed Control Key for Corn Success, Says BASF Specialist

Brazil Soybean Harvest Nears Completion

Corn Acres Expected to Decline

Grain Exports Show Mixed Trends

White House Event Highlights Ag Issues

At the Knife’s Edge of Profitability

Grain Rally Triggers Farmer Selling

Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

March WASDE Leaves Grain Markets Searching for Direction

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