Corn blasted to its highest levels since 2013 with export demand and fears of the potential for hot, dry weather in the corn belt in coming weeks.
Farmers were loving the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday for reporting an unexpected drop in acreage to be planted with corn and soybe…
The Suez Canal — which connects Europe to Asia — is blocked by a ship run aground. Specialist dredgers are attempting to dig it out. Nine bill…
Petroleum’s horrendous tumble this week began Monday, fueled by a strong U.S. dollar and general concerns about slackening demand. The decline…
For the first time, our new administration will be testing the waters on many issues with the world’s biggest nation and fastest-growing economy.
Along with several OPEC members, Russia announced it would keep its production cuts, adding fuel to the sharp rally in place since last May.
President Joe Biden made his first foray into foreign trade by meeting virtually with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week.
Virtually every sector of agriculture, energy and many financial markets was impacted or even demolished by an arctic blast that ran through t…
You might not think of plants growing in distant lands when you’re wooing your Valentine, but farmers are likely thinking of you.
Silver prices began the week with the biggest single-day explosion in 10 years, only to tumble midweek as Wall Street and internet speculators…
Early in the week, huge sales of corn and beans were announced to China. The largest grain sale ever was reported early Friday, including over…
On Tuesday morning, we saw a sharp rise in stock indexes, metals, and energy markets. This came as our new Secretary of the Treasury, Dr. Jane…
On Tuesday morning, the USDA released some shocking statistics that confirmed fears about the world’s supply of grains, oilseeds and cotton re…
Tuesday’s Georgia senatorial election run-off resulted in Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff defeating the two Republican candidates and tilting c…
Super-hot soybeans continued their explosion, topping $13 per bushel for the first time since August of 2014.
In addition to an erratic and contentious election, 2020 rang the bell for record-smashing events.
As we reflect on year-end conclusions, the pandemic has imposed a few harsh realities on investors, such as paying more for food, fuel, lumber…
Moscow announced Friday morning that Russia is considering imposing a wheat export tax of $27 per ton to help stabilize domestic prices.
Platinum prices have been skyrocketing for weeks and suddenly blasted even higher as realizations of new and increased uses for the white meta…
Last week, President-elect Joe Biden chose three key cabinet members who could play a major role in determining commodity production, consumpt…
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The meal on your Thanksgiving table will cost 4% less this year, with demand for birds and beef declining as folks hunker down, avoiding feast…
Pfizer’s announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine tests indicated over 90% effectiveness opened the week with a flurry of buying in gasoline, di…
Exports to China, very dry weather in South America, and a tumbling U.S. dollar all contributed to record highs in soybean futures.
Fears of shopping difficulties and food shortages during this new wave of coronavirus cases triggered a midweek surge in beef and cattle prices.
After months of rising livestock prices, hogs reversed sharply this week and a two-week decline in cattle accelerated. Heavy weights and overf…
As of midday Friday, gasoline futures were down about 9 cents per gallon for the week.
Sugar prices have been climbing for the past six months and hit new highs mid-week. A virus in sugar beets in Europe and a drought in Thailand…
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