Cotton has been on a tear, gaining nearly 10% during the last week alone. Recent strong export demand, especially from China, helped U.S. farmers sell their crop and pushed prices to a two-year high over…
Bargain Barbecue
Pork prices are dropping due to record pork and poultry production this year, bringing backyard barbecues to the cheapest level of the summer. While low prices are making it difficult for livestock producers to turn…
Rain Sinks Soybeans
Soybean prices plummeted by $1.10 per bushel during the week as much-needed rains fell across the Midwest. Traders grew wary of bets on crop shortages while farmers got more confident that they’d grow hearty soybean…
Wheat Market Wilts
As US farmers are harvesting their winter wheat crop, prices are plunging. Crop yields are projected to be at record highs this year, which will add to a global supply that should break record levels…