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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…

Farmers Gear Up for Planting Season

Published April 3, 2026

Farmers gathered at Hitterdal, Minnesota for Premium Ag Solution's Ag Day event to make final preparations for the upcoming planting season. "We're just trying to do something at the end of winter before we get into planting season," said owner…

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…

Farm Economy Faces Difficult Start to 2026

Published January 23, 2026

Terrain Ag Interim Executive Director Matt Clark is worried about the state of the grain sector. "Not only was 2025 a struggle, we also started off 2026 with an update from the USDA that was probably a little more hard…

Nelson County Ag Day Offers Research Updates for Farmers

Published January 21, 2026

It's the time of year for research updates and meetings, and Nelson County Ag Day was one of the many resources available to farmers when preparing for the next growing season. "It's for anyone in any county, and for anyone…

High Yields Fail to Offset Low Prices

Published January 14, 2026

Good yields in 2025 were overshadowed by weak commodity prices. “It has been a crazy year and part of my concern is we had good yields this year, but we just didn’t have the price," said Betsy Jensen, farm business…

WASDE Adds Pressure to Corn, Soybean Markets

Published January 12, 2026

The January USDA WASDE report delivered an unexpected and sharply negative outlook for corn and soybeans. According to Van Ahn and Company's Kristi Van Ahn, the report caught the trade off guard and added more pressure to an already large…

Potato Expo 2026 Brings Growers Together in Texas

Published January 8, 2026

Potato growers from across the country gathered in Texas for Potato Expo 2026. “I tell you what makes this so great is that this Potato Expo gets all of us potato growers together, a chance for us to meet and…

Potato Industry Faces Heavy Losses in 2026

Published January 6, 2026

At Potato Expo 2026, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said losses are widespread and are not limited to one region or crop type. “Everyone is struggling this year. On average, we are looking at grower losses in the Russet…

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Published January 5, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could have ripple effects on global oil markets and agricultural trade, particularly with China and other Central and South American countries. Truitt notes that while Venezuela…

Articles tagged under: markets

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Farmers Gear Up for Planting Season

Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

Farm Economy Faces Difficult Start to 2026

Nelson County Ag Day Offers Research Updates for Farmers

High Yields Fail to Offset Low Prices

WASDE Adds Pressure to Corn, Soybean Markets

Potato Expo 2026 Brings Growers Together in Texas

Potato Industry Faces Heavy Losses in 2026

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

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