Articles tagged under: What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published August 17, 2026

Kansas City wheat is one of the hottest commodity markets after a strong rally last week. Martinson Ag Risk Management's Randy Martinson says escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine helped push Kansas City wheat within 10 to 15 cents of…

Published August 10, 2026

This week, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says strength is showing up in some unexpected markets. Cotton has rallied to its highest level since May, while gold and rice have also posted impressive gains. At the same time,…

Published August 3, 2026

The cattle market is showing renewed strength after last week's recovery, while grain markets remain under pressure. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says tight cattle supplies and strong demand continue to provide solid support for the livestock sector.…

Published July 27, 2026

Grain markets have staged an impressive rally in recent weeks, supported by weather concerns and renewed geopolitical tensions. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said soybeans recently traded to their highest level in three years, while corn climbed back…

Published July 6, 2026

In this week's What's Hot, What's Not, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the latest shifts in the grain, livestock and energy markets.Martinson explains how changing weather forecasts are influencing corn and soybean prices, why cattle futures…

Published June 1, 2026

In the latest "What's Hot, What's Not" podcast, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson discusses why bean oil has surged to its highest levels since 2022 and how expectations for a favorable biofuels policy are helping support soybean prices.…