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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…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published March 16, 2026

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says crude oil has been the hottest market recently, with sharply higher energy prices helping lift soybean oil, soybeans and even corn. He notes that strength in crude has been providing much of…

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…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published March 9, 2026

In this week’s What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the biggest movers in the commodity markets. Crude oil is leading the rally, surging sharply higher and helping lift grain markets,…

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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Jolt Ag Trade

Published March 2, 2026

Grain and oilseed markets opened sharply higher Sunday night after crude oil surged nearly 12 percent amid escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. Brent crude briefly spiked as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20…

Demand Offers Optimism Despite Big Supplies

Published February 26, 2026

Grain markets continue to trade sideways as farmers balance old crop inventory with new crop pricing decisions. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Bryan Doherty says consistent farmer selling has kept corn locked in a range, but there are encouraging…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published February 16, 2026

Corn, soybeans, and cattle continue to lead the markets, according to Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management in Fargo. Martinson says both corn and soybeans are trading near the top end of their ranges and pressing against strong resistance…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published January 19, 2026

In this week's edition of What's Hot What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the outside markets continue to be the hottest, while we saw the cattle market drop into the not hot category…

WASDE Leaves Markets Watching Basis

Published January 13, 2026

The latest USDA WASDE report reinforced large grain supplies, pushing market attention toward basis and away from futures prices. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says local production differences will play a major role in how basis develops this winter.…

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At the Knife’s Edge of Profitability

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

March WASDE Leaves Grain Markets Searching for Direction

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Jolt Ag Trade

Demand Offers Optimism Despite Big Supplies

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

WASDE Leaves Markets Watching Basis

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