Farm Futures

Leading farm business magazine providing agriculture news & commodity updates. Your first source for farm risk management and marketing information.

08/12/2026

Corn, soybeans rally after USDA yields come up short; USDA also hikes planted acres, pushing production above trade expectations; strong demand signals tighter corn stocks in 2027.

Read more at the link below.

08/07/2026

Big moves could be ahead for the grain markets as we gear up for next week’s August WASDE report—historically one of the most volatile of the year. Traders are closely watching global hotspots like the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea, while flash sales from China and Mexico for corn and soybeans are adding to the intrigue.

Farm Futures' experts are breaking it all down and sharing Top Tips to help you prepare for what’s next: https://www.farmprogress.com/management/top-tips-will-usda-crop-report-reset-assumptions-

07/24/2026

Grain markets saw a strong start this week, but volatility remains the name of the game. With corrections in wheat and corn prices, all eyes are now on key factors like Chinese soybean purchases, ongoing conflict in the Black Sea region and a heatwave set to hit the central U.S.

Farm Futures' experts are breaking it all down and sharing Top Tips to help farmers navigate these market swings: https://www.farmprogress.com/management/top-tips-how-to-reward-a-summer-rally-driven-by-weather-war

07/17/2026

Global events are shaking up the markets. From record-breaking soybean production in Brazil to rising oil and wheat prices driven by geopolitical tensions in Iran, and ongoing turmoil in Ukraine and Russia, the ripple effects are being felt everywhere.

This week, industry experts are sharing their Top Tips to help farmers navigate these uncertain times with actionable insights: https://www.farmprogress.com/management/top-tips-here-s-what-s-moving-grain-prices-and-how-farmers-can-reward-the-rally

07/10/2026

The markets are heating up—literally and figuratively. With flooding in the Ohio River Valley and hotter-than-normal temperatures across the Corn Belt, weather is driving critical decisions.

Farm Futures' Ben Potter highlights the latest WASDE report and its implications for corn production, including whether it will stay under the 16-billion-bushel benchmark.

Get the full recap and stay informed about what’s shaping the markets right now: https://www.farmprogress.com/marketing/wasde-data-proved-helpful-for-grain-prices

07/07/2026

In family farm succession planning, crucial conversations can be more important than getting the paperwork done.

Join Farm Futures' Pam Caraway, farm succession planner Mike Downey, and farmer Christian Goodman for this essential conversation. Sign up in the link in comments.

07/06/2026

Acreage numbers can take wild leaps between the June acreage report and year end. Will weather and geopolitics do the same for corn, soybean and wheat prices? Read more at the link below.

07/03/2026

Bruce Blythe dives into the latest USDA reports and their impact on the agricultural markets. While the acreage report usually takes center stage, this time the grain stocks report stole the spotlight, revealing much lower-than-expected corn stockpiles as of June 1. This highlights record demand and raises questions about last year’s crop estimates.

As we shift into a weather-driven market, the critical corn pollination phase is approaching, with heat conditions moderating slightly after the July Fourth holiday—but weather remains unpredictable.

Check out the latest Ag Marketing In Depth video featuring AccuWeather Meteorologist Chad Merrill for more detailed weather insights: https://bit.ly/AMIQID-July-Heat

07/01/2026

Trump suspends Morocco fertilizer duties to cut farmer input costs. Read more at the link below.

06/30/2026

Corn climbs despite unexpected USDA acres upgrade. Read more at the link below.

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