Opinion
Analysis and insights from experts across the agriculture industry.
Some Progress is Being Made
It was a mixed bag across assets in Wednesday’s trade with equities relatively quiet while some commodities saw more movement. Here’s what caught our eye in today’s trade.
The media is always recounting scary stories about how the environment is supposedly getting worse. They rarely give us the good news—and in my area, the environment is getting better. We can see it with our eyes.
Wednesday was a busy day for markets, ranging from metals and energies to grains and indices. Oliver Sloup got some added insight from Market Strategist Phil Streible and Head of Research Dan White.
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news and price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Our goal in drafting a declaration on regenerative agriculture is to show that farmers, who work all the time in the fields, know that this is the future of food production—and to inform policymakers, who often lack a background in agriculture, about what we’re doing and why.
Equity markets saw some continued strength on Wednesday but the momentum has slowed. More volatility and movement was seen in commodities with markets like gold, grains, and cattle drawing attention.
Jon Scheve explains how to analyze spreads and use them to increase profitability for farmers.
Farmers in the US and globally are part of the solution to many of the world’s greatest challenges, including feeding a global growing population while protecting natural resources and adapting to a changing climate. Our voices must be heard.
Fed Day has came and now passed. Outside markets saw little fluctuation while other markets such as corn, gold, and crude saw bigger daily swings.
Livestock markets rounded out last week’s trade with a higher close. Thanks to a strong fundamental backdrop, that has propelled futures higher yet again. How much more upside is left?
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news and price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Equity markets had a strong finish to the month of April which spilled into strength to start May, thanks impart to strong earnings from a few tech giants. Gold and oil have slid lower over the last few sessions while grain and livestock markets remain choppy.
Grain futures were under pressure overnight, with corn retreating back to a cluster of major moving averages. Will technical support hold or giveaway?
Jon Scheve discusses the reasons why the corn market didn’t rally with reports of tighter supply.
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news and price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Since his passing, many have honored his commitment to the world’s most vulnerable. And they’re right. But he also understood something essential: that achieving food security in the 21st century demands science, technology, and a bold commitment to innovation.
Corn, beans, and wheat were able to see some strength into Thursday afternoon’s trade while livestock markets seemed to struggle to find conviction on direction.
Outside markets are under pressure to start the week, but grain and livestock markets are holding their own yet again. Focus shifts to weekly crop progress reports and ever-changing weather forecasts.
Agriculture requires adaptation—but it would be easier and better if farmers like me could gain access to the latest technologies. Science offers them, but my government prohibits them.
Jon Scheve discusses how often record yields happen in the U.S. and the likelihood it will happen again in 2025.
Impact of ‘Connectivity Gap’ on farmers
Grain markets saw minor pressure in Thursday’s trade. Are technical support levels at risk?
Jon Scheve discusses the latest report and if corn can rally in the current economic climate.