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Did Not Feed the Bull in September, but U.S. Crop Concerns Remain!

2026 September USDA Grain Stocks & Small Grains crop reports were disappointing! Quality issues in U.S. crops- a big problem! Following Trump-Xi summit, China cuts tariffs on many US Ag goods, but... Crude oil prices retreat as western nations release diesel, crude stocks. Middle East oil fl... More ›

Trump/Xi Summit Headlines Disappointing BUT.......

High-stakes Trump-Xi Summit was heavy on pageantry/pomp and light on concrete breakthroughs. Crude oil futures eased on Iran and Strait of Hormz headlines. More Black Sea Region headlines. Eyes on USDA Grain Stocks Report next week. U.S. harvest weather still too wet. U.S. treasury yields ... More ›

Stats Canada Production Forecast Too High + Xi Stroke?

The August Stats Canada production forecast came in higher than expected on canola wheat lower but still too high. Ontario yields too low. Ukraine/Russia trying to move grain exports on land as port remain offline. U.S. stocks will start trading 23 hours as of December 6th, 2026. CHS build... More ›

26/27 U.S. Corn Stocks to Use Ratio at 9.7% = $6.00/bu + China “wildcard.”

A 26/27 U.S. corn stocks to use ratio below 10% is the line in the sand to take corn futures much higher. Add Chinese demand and we have fireworks. According to Npaa, July was record hot in the U.S. now the summer and September is on track to be record hot s well. The Canadian Prairies on the ot... More ›

Black Sea Peace Deal?

The top headline news this week was Turkey looking to organize another grain corridor for Black Sea exports, Putin initially rejecting the thought than saying it is possible and by the end of the week a U.S. envoy is travelling to Russia to convince Putin to stop the war. U.S. soybean crop condi... More ›

Soaring Wheat Futures a Repeat of 2022?

Soaring wheat futures were the star of the week as the crisis in the Black Se region has worsened. This is the second time Trump is trying to lower high U.S. beef prices with subsidized government priced meat but it's just more noise. More U.S. SREs will lower biodiesel demand but this is just... More ›

Pro Farmer 2026 U.S. Corn Yield Estimate ay 173.2 BPA still too high?

The 2026 Pro Farmer Crop Tour U.S. corn yield estimate at 173.2 and soybeans at 53.3 both are still too high? DTN’s yield forecasts suggest potential upside for grain markets due to tightening production expectations with a corn yield forecast at 178.5 and soybeans at 52.1. 2026 Great ON Yield... More ›

FRIENDLY USDA August 2026 Crop Report + U S Rain/Storms Too Heavy?

USDA’s 2026 August WASDE Crop Report cut U.S. 26/27 crop yields - friendly for grain markets. U.S. crop weather narrative switches from conducive rains to unwelcome storms, flooding, hail, wind, etc. 2026 DTN Digital Survey projects 178.5 bpa corn (USDA at 180.7) and 52.1 bpa soybean yield... More ›

2026 USDA August Crop Report + Wet June East vs. Hot/Dry West = Trend Line Yields or Lower?

North Dakotas G-E corn crop conditions plunged 13% to 37%! ND only got 50% of normal precip in July with temps 4.5 degrees higher than normal with a poor start to August and very little rain in the 8–14-day forecast. Will the USDA 2026 August crop report surprise with yields/acres and/or demand... More ›

U.S. Crop Ratings Fall + Drama with China but Still Buying U.S. Soybeans & Corn?

U.S. crop ratings in corn and soybeans fell more than expected, especially in ND/SD, after a hot/dry trend. But rains this weekend and cooler temps is causing the funds to sell at month-end, and take profits. The Ukraine/Russian war has escalated as Ukraine tries to keep moving grain out of t... More ›

Black Sea, Red Sea, Sea of Azov + Hormuz Attacks = Higher Risk?

The escalation in the Ukraine/Russian war after 4 years + the escalation with Iran and now the Houthi’s blocking Saudi oil in the Red Sea has crude surging 40% in 2-weeks to ration demand. Trump threatens more attacks but Pakistan is now pushing for new U.S./Iran talks with China’s backing? Th... More ›

Wheat Futures Skyrocket, a Repeat of 2022?

Ukraine in the month of July has attacked 147 Russian vessels and put both Ukraine/Russian grain exports at risk! U.S. weather looks hot and drier to end the month of July, and the high-pressure ridge is expected to return in the eastern corn belt for the 1st half of August, just in time for ... More ›

USDA July Crop Report Bullish Corn, Soybeans & Wheat

The USDA July crop report was bullish/friendly corn, soybeans and wheat futures. The next 10 days remains hot/dry for the Canadian Prairies, U.S. Northern Plains and Western Midwest but models are in disagreement. China bought 736,000 mt of U.S. soybeans this week. U.S. crop conditions rema... More ›

A Friendly USDA June Acreage/Stocks Report = Early Bottom in the Grain Markets?

USDA June acreage and stocks report was friendly. Stats Canada report bearish canola but friendly wheat. Long-term U.S. weather forecast of 3-4 degrees above normal in July a concern? Canadian Prairies remains wet! NEW 45Z calculator for low U.S. carbon corn is a WIN worth $100 - $135./... More ›

Weather + Acres + Chinese Demand = Fund Short Covering rally in Grains

Is the “Dome of Doom’ heat threat through July 10th centered over the U.S. Midwest the start of a change in weather trend for July and August? A heat wave in Europe (France/Spain) long-term will lead to more demand for global wheat and corn. USDA June acreage and stocks report are “wildcar... More ›

A Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is Bearish Long Team Diesel/Fertilizer!

The Iran/U.S. peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is bearish farm diesel prices and fertilizer. A peak in crude oil = a peak in soy oil futures + a peak in canola futures short-term. The SpaceX IPO increased Elon Musk’s net worth by $300 billion in 1 day more than what War... More ›

2026 USDA June Crop Report Neutral + U S HRW LOWEST SINCE 1965!

There were no big surprises in the USDA June report as it historically is not a market moving report, but U.S. HRW production was lowered by 18 million bushels. The June USDA crop report was neutral- higher global stocks & South American production offset lower U.S. wheat and higher U.S. corn ex... More ›

Houston, we have a problem with Canola + Screwworm in U S Cattle!

A wet weather forecast for the Canadian Prairies this weekend into next week could result in flooded just planted acres plus unseeded canola acres! New screwworm detected in Texas could devastate the tight U.S. cattle herd. U.S. $ Index breaking above $100 while the CDN $ breaking below 72... More ›

NEW “FEMO” = AI STOCK FRENZY!

The new acronym on Wall Street is not “FOMO”, its “FEMO” - Fabulous Earnings Momentum. DELL this week crushed their earnings and revenue guidance sending the stock up 40%! Micron's valuation went from 500 billion to 1 trillion in 48 days! U.S. Corn Belt drought expanding need timely rains in J... More ›

NEW U S China $17 Billion Trade Deal = New Bull Market in AG?

The NEW U.S.-China $17 billion trade deal of “non-soybean” purchases for 26, 27 and 28 is very bullish ag! The end to the Iran/U.S. war is near as both crude oil & fertilizer fall. U.S. drought in the West and Southeast is slowly bleeding East and North. U.S. HRW P/VP conditions increased ... More ›

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