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StoneX Bumps Corn Yield Estimate

Published Yesterday

StoneX is projecting a bigger U.S. corn crop than USDA estimated last month, adding fresh pressure to the grain market. The private analytics firm raised its national average corn yield estimate to 184.8 bushels per acre, up from USDA's July…

Fertilizer Prices Move Higher Again

Published July 8, 2026

Renewed fighting in the Middle East is creating new uncertainty for global fertilizer markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are already affecting prices. "At the very least, this creates…

Automated Trading Triggered Selling

Published May 15, 2026

Soybean futures turned sharply lower following comments from Trump Administration officials suggesting soybeans had already been addressed in earlier agreements with China. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman said computerized trading algorithms interpreted the news as bearish for soybeans, triggering…

Suderman: Trade Talks Face New Risks

Published April 23, 2026

Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding uncertainty to the U.S.-China trade relationship, with potential implications for agricultural markets. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the ongoing conflict in Iran is creating ripple effects across global energy, fertilizer,…

No Quick Solution for Fertilizer Sector

Published April 9, 2026

The opening of the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t solve the access and cost issues with fertilizer. A report from StoneX says the shipping industry remains skeptical. As a result, traffic has not increased significantly. If ships can move freely, the…

Timeline Slipping for the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Published April 7, 2026

The opening of the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t solve the access and cost issues with fertilizer. Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the ceasefire. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said it is almost late enough…

U.S. Fertilizer Market Faces Pressure from Global Conditions

Published March 18, 2026

The Iran conflict continues to impact trade and energy markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says the global crop nutrition market is also being influenced. "When you look at manufacturers like India, a lot of their production is…

Fertilizer Imports at Risk as Hormuz Shuts Down

Published March 4, 2026

Escalating tensions between the US and Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, adding immense pressure to global fertilizer markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville says it’s bad timing for farmers as they get…

Shipping Risks Could Tighten Fertilizer Supplies

Published February 18, 2026

Increased tensions with Iran are putting more pressure on global fertilizer exports. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville says that with all the fertilizer exports that move through the region, losing access to it would be a big blow…

Higher Corn Demand for Ethanol Production

Published December 12, 2025

Ethanol producers used 476.4 million bushels of corn in October, an increase from 435.4 million in September and 463.6 million a year ago, according to the USDA. The agency also reports a recent dip in sorghum use at ethanol plants,…

Articles tagged under: StoneX

StoneX Bumps Corn Yield Estimate

Fertilizer Prices Move Higher Again

Automated Trading Triggered Selling

Suderman: Trade Talks Face New Risks

No Quick Solution for Fertilizer Sector

Timeline Slipping for the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Fertilizer Market Faces Pressure from Global Conditions

Fertilizer Imports at Risk as Hormuz Shuts Down

Shipping Risks Could Tighten Fertilizer Supplies

Higher Corn Demand for Ethanol Production

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