Opinion
Analysis and insights from experts across the agriculture industry.
COP28 is a big deal. Some 85,000 people attended, including 150 heads of state. In the past, farmers were rarely part of the program. In our absence, we could not defend ourselves, let alone explain what we do.
Major disruptions to shipping through the Panama and Suez canals, occurring for very different reasons, are contributing to the recent spike in ocean freight rates.
Grain futures markets were weaker again in yesterday’s trade but are holding their own in the early morning trade. Will the selling resume at the 8:30 open?
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Jon Scheve summarizes the latest weather conditions of the Mato Grosso region in Brazil and how it is impacting prices. He also discusses what to expect in this week’s USDA report.
We suffer from food insecurity. It shouldn’t be this way. We should be a global breadbasket, not a hopeless continent now known for losing its youthful population dying in the Mediterranean trying to migrate to Europe.
Grain markets had a mixed day with corn and wheat higher while soybeans continued to struggle. Limit up in lean hogs gives us expanded limits tomorrow.
Grain markets consolidate following a rough start to the year. Will the market be able to carve out a low or is there more downside to come?
Grain markets were able to stabilize following heavy pressure on Monday. Cattle grind higher and lean hogs put a bandage on yesterday’s wound.
Cattle futures pop and lean hogs drop to start the new year of trade. Will this set the tone for Q1?
John Phipps reflects on his 30 years of writing for Farm Journal’s audience.
Will turning the calendar over into a new year bring about a sentiment shift in the grain markets?
Comparing his mediocre welding skills to a young guy who knows how to weld very, very well, Dan Anderson noticed several things he needs to incorporate in his welding skills.
The gray wolves relocated from Oregon to Colorado have a lengthy rap sheet. Maybe the secret reintroduction ceremony included a secret clemency grant from the Governor.
Our wish is for an African agriculture that is resilient, food secure. To witness a prosperous Africa catalyzed by ag advancement. For more people to know the truth about faith and science—and have faith in science.
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Grain markets were under pressure in yesterday’s trade but are firming up after defending significant support levels. Are the markets gearing up for an end of year rally?
Jon Scheve discusses how to capture market carry in the market and how he made 37 cents of profit.
Jon Scheve discusses what variables in South America will contribute to price fluctuations for the next month.
Labels have become political. Many of them are no longer about what people need to know, but rather what special-interest groups seek to impose.
Jon Scheve discusses how he sold corn calls to increase profits for his farm.
The absence of glyphosate would have made a bad year even worse. We would have grown fewer crops, spent more time and money on controlling weeds, and harmed our soil with plowing.
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Evidence indicates that droughts have occurred more frequently and or lasted longer around the world due to climate change. Farmers have some options from existing technology to adapt, but more research is needed.
Live cattle futures made new lows in yesterday’s trade which took uncertainty and volatility to its highest level in over two-years. Will seasonal tendencies offer support to the market or is there more downside to come?