Crop Markets

Get the latest commentary from market analysts on the future of commodity prices, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. This analysis looks at marketing fundamentals as well as USDA reports and breaking news.

Wheat closes down due to aggressive fund selling | Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Wheat futures closed 6 to 8¢ lower on another day of aggressive fund selling.

Article

What will happen to grain stocks and the stocks-to-use ratio in next week's WASDE report?

While supplies remain tight, questions circle regarding demand. Watch for these things in the Oct. 12 report.

Article

New crop corn ends the day much stronger | Thursday, May 12, 2022

The corn bulls were glad to see a daily export sales announcement to China this morning totaling 612,000 metric tons.

Corn prices steady after opening bell; soybeans, wheat down | Thursday, May 12, 2022

Article

Construction

Inflated used asking prices for wheel loaders

By Machinery Insider

Buyers have been gobbling up-late model used loaders, leading to inflated used asking prices or final bids that are sometimes double or triple what they were three to four years ago.

Article

Farmland

2022 Land Report: Who owns the most land in the United States?

By Farmland

From strategic acquisitions to out-and-out buyouts, America’s largest landowners bought and sold millions of acres all year long in 2022, acquiring inholdings and delving into new markets.

Article

Women in Agriculture

Mental health is as important as farm health

By Women in Agriculture

In agriculture, we make keeping the farm healthy a priority. Keeping ourselves healthy should top the list, and that starts with our mental health.

Article

Tip of the Day

When you mow in a remote area

When I mow a wooded area a half-mile from my farm, I now have a place to carry needed items with me. I built a small steel shelf that plugs... read more