Market Commentary

Daily Comments

For more years than I can recall, there has been one indicator that I have relied upon in the corn market to confirm significant highs and lows, and that is the weekly MACD.  While I recognize that there is always a risk of pointing out something that could be unfolding…

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Daily Comments

The wheat market continues to supply plenty of spills, thrills, and other assorted excitement each day, and after another impressive recovery for the close yesterday, prices are sagging this morning. With volatile action such as this, it is generally beneficial to take a step or two back and look at…

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Daily Comments

India has now attempted to clarify the ban on overseas wheat sales that they announced on Saturday.  Instead of an outright ban, which many assumed they had done, they will allow shipments of wheat that are already awaiting customs clearance and will also be moving forward with exports to Egypt. …

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Daily Comments

There is really only one major ag story driving markets this morning, and that stems from the announcement last Friday that India has decided to suspend new export business in wheat.  Existing sales and agreements are unaffected, and by no means will this necessarily be a permanent ban.  Still, needless…

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Weekly Commentary

May 14, 2022 Last week I made a feeble attempt to channel the spirit of the fictional character, Atticus Finch, by repeating the words of assurance that he spoke to his children when things were looking glum; “It’s not time to worry yet.” While some may have taken solace in…

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