Articles tagged under: grain markets

Black Sea Fighting Supports Wheat

Published August 14, 2026

Fighting around the Black Sea is providing some support for wheat prices, but stronger U.S. exports are needed to sustain the rally. USDA cut expected wheat exports from Russia and Ukraine by a combined 2.5 million metric tons, or roughly…
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Black Sea Uncertainty Could Benefit U.S. Wheat

Published August 10, 2026

Shipping disruptions in the Black Sea are adding uncertainty to global wheat trade. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says recent disruptions can “throw some real, real wrinkles into the supply chains.” For buyers, the timing is critical. “If you’ve…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 13, 2026

The grain markets have taken over the spotlight after a bullish USDA report and renewed geopolitical concerns, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Martinson says wheat has become the market leader as escalating conflict involving Russia, Ukraine…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published June 29, 2026

Stock indexes and the cattle markets continue to lead the way higher, while wheat and corn remain under pressure, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. "The stock market continues to be one of the hottest markets right…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published May 18, 2026

China trade news sends soybeans back into the “hot” category this week on What’s Hot, What’s Not with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management. Randy breaks down the overnight rally tied to new Chinese ag purchase commitments, why wheat…
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Wheat Tour Sees Lower Yields

Published May 15, 2026

The Wheat Quality Council Winter Wheat Tour wrapped up with a weighted average yield estimate of 38.9 bushels per acre, well below last year’s 53 bushels per acre forecast. Crop scouts spent three days evaluating fields across Kansas along with…
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Smallest Wheat Crop Since ’72

Published May 12, 2026

Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm said wheat was the big story from the USDA supply/demand report. "The USDA for the new crop wheat came in at 1.561 billion bushels, down from 1.9 a year ago." That would…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published May 11, 2026

Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management breaks down the latest market movers, including strength in the S&P 500, NASDAQ and cotton, while corn, wheat, cattle and hogs continue to face pressure. Plus, Martinson explains how tensions with Iran and…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published May 4, 2026

Strong momentum continues across most commodity markets, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson says a wide range of markets are hitting new highs, including…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published April 13, 2026

Market volatility is picking up again, and in this week’s What’s Hot, What’s Not segment, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down where the momentum is shifting. Cattle continues to lead the way, with live cattle pushing to…
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