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June WASDE: All quiet on the WASDE front, mostly

Corn & soy complex U.S. corn crop looks great so far, much to be determined regarding global production for 2026/27 Bio-based diesel consumption of vegetable oil indicated as strong domestically and globally. Wheat Small crops get smaller…. Hard Red winter wheat lowered another 18 milli…

Small pet business AI strategy with Eric Thornton of eTailPet

Lead for AI and emerging technologies at eTailPet Eric Thornton answers the question, "How are small and medium-sized businesses currently using AI in the workplace?"

Current spring row crop conditions: How we lookin’, are we cookin'?

How are things looking for sugar, spring wheat, corn, and soybeans? Record potentials? Looming threats? Heatwaves in the U.S. and France are coming: How concerning are they? Acreage and stock expectations for next Tuesday’s reports More corn? Not a client on McKeany-Flavell’s IQ Int…

July WASDE: No fireworks but markets still excited

Corn & soy complex U.S. corn ending stocks growing tighter for 2026/27 Less carry-in, more production, and more exports for U.S. soybeans Soybean oil balance sheet unchanged but external factors carrying more weight with prices Wheat U.S. wheat ending stocks decline further by 22 milli…

“Strait” talk on inflation & hot topics in grains

Wheat rallying off Black Sea export constraints Will we re-test the early May highs? Inflation cools and consumer sentiment climbs, but for how long? Iran threatens to close another strait connecting the Red Sea, potentially shutting in more crude oil Index funds retreated in June from re…

What’s driving the edible oil markets?

What’s driving edible oil markets currently (and potentially, in the months to come)? Any oilseed-specific concerns that could impact veg oil prices? How does an oil buyer address this degree of uncertainty/volatility? Next Wednesday, don’t miss our live webinar! Behind the Packaging Price:…

August WASDE: Surprises, concerns, & a few big upsets

Corn & soy complex Oh boy! More U.S. corn production and less ending stocks (and lower yield?) Wild Midwest weather and upside market bias Soybean changes benign, but spillovers from other markets supporting soybeans/soybean products Wheat Wheat takes a back seat with only limited chan…

Black Sea headline risk & wheat volatility

Wheat prices continue to rise off concerns in the Black Sea Russia and Ukraine exchanging new attacks Possible truce proposal this week? August flow of grains down ~75% so far for Russia Real concerns, but for how long? And how impactful? Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expe…

Russia/Ukraine headlines drive another volatile week for grain markets

Renewed peace headlines ease some of the geopolitical risk premium in wheat Will it hold heading into the September WASDE next Friday, Sept. 11? Fundamentally, global wheat stocks could improve? Pay attention to next week if prices continue to ease Potential buying opportunity? Ho…

October WASDE delivers a sweet treat, or a spooky surprise?

Wheat U.S. wheat stocks increase with a long overdue reduction in export demand Prices trading closer to fundamentals as Black Sea risk remains, but is premium weakening? Corn & Soy Complex USDA shocks with upward revision to U.S. corn yield! How much higher are stocks now compared to t…