Todd Hultman

December corn is up 1 3/4 cents, November soybeans are up 3 3/4 cents and December KC wheat is up 6 cents.

I can't predict where soybean prices will peak, but the 2018 high of $10.60 1/2 offers an interesting comparison.

What to expect from the USDA's latest Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports, which will be released at 11 a.m. CDT on Friday, Sept. 11.

Active contracts of cattle, feeders and hogs are all starting modestly higher early Friday, finding possible support in cattle prices and benefiting from increased pork exports in the cash of hog prices. Outside markets are...

In spite of numerous bearish hurdles, the path of least resistance for cash soybean prices has been gradually higher for nearly two years.

OMAHA (DTN) --December corn is down 1/2 cent per bushel, November soybeans are up 3 cents, December KC wheat is down 2 cents, December Chicago wheat is down 1 1/4 cents and December Minneapolis wheat is down 3 cents.

Recent evidence suggests China is scrambling for food supplies.

A Saturday drive through western Iowa got me wondering just how big the corn loss in Iowa might be from last week's severe winds and hail.

Managed futures funds have been net-short in corn for most of 2020 and have only been briefly challenged once. This week's rally represents a second challenge and may offer producers a chance for a better selling opportunity.

Traders are bracing for what is expected to be a bearish World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report.

COVID-19 caused extensive harm to the economy and damaged the bulk of commodity prices in 2020. In the past three months, however, five ag commodities have posted positive gains and outperformed the S&P 500, an interesting...

Contracts of cattle, feeders and hogs are starting slightly lower early Wednesday, cautious in the case of cattle and feeders as traders encounter five-month highs. Outside markets are favorable for livestock early Wednesday...

Soybean crop ratings are high and November prices are struggling to get above $9.00. Amid several bearish concerns for soybeans in 2020, one bright spot is soybean oil.

Contracts of cattle, feeders and lean hogs were all a little lower early Friday after cattle and feeders neared their highs for July. Hog futures continue to struggle at depressed levels, finding little help in a tough market...

With the coronavirus, 2020 has already been unusually bearish for corn prices and funds have been net short all year. A year like this could bring an earlier-than-usual harvest low.

August contracts of live cattle and lean hogs were starting lower, taking a break after Thursday's higher closes with plenty of bearish concerns still looming over markets. Outside markets are offering some early support. Dow...

There aren't many crops that can boast a bullish supply situation in 2020, but soft red winter wheat will for a second consecutive year.

Traders are expecting to see a new, lower estimate of U.S. ending corn stocks from USDA on Friday.

Because of how ag prices were depressed and financial prices were elevated in 2019, I found last year's economic mood highly similar to the year 2000. Unfortunately, the comparison continues into 2020.

On June 30, 2020, USDA will release Acreage and June 1 Grain Stocks reports at 11 a.m. CDT. Given this year's excellent planting conditions and coronavirus-related shutdown in the second quarter, the estimates are likely to add to...