Feb 24
2026 Crop Outlook: New Tariffs and Biofuel Mandates Shake Wheat and Soybean MarketsThe final week of February 2026 has introduced a wave of volatility across agricultural markets, driven by a landmark Supreme Court ruling and a sudden shift in federal trade policy. According to Dr. Todd Hubbs, crop marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, the …
Feb 12
Farm markets are moving through a relatively quiet stretch, with February reports offering little in the way of surprises but plenty to watch as weather and demand signals begin to matter more. Speaking with farm director KC Sheperd, Dr. Todd Hubbs said the latest WASDE report largely fit seasonal expectations, calling it “pretty uneventful… normal …
Feb 10
USDA Report Leaves Markets “Stuck in the Mud” with Quiet Updates and 2026 Supply Questions The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report landed with a softer impact than usual this February, offering few major surprises to shake up the grain markets. Rich Nelson of Allendale Inc. joined Farm …
Feb 10
The Tweet That Moved the Market OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs write in his weekly Newsletter about the market-moving news last week: On February 10, 2026, agricultural markets experienced a sudden burst of volatility, sparked not by weather or supply reports but by a social media post from President Trump. The previous Wednesday, the President posted …
Feb 06
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the strongest protections in agency history for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba application on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean crops. This decision responds directly to the strong advocacy of America’s cotton and soybean farmers, particularly growers across the Cotton Belt, who have been clear and consistent about the critical challenges they …
Feb 05
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs: Soybean Rally Offers Pricing Opportunity Amidst “Wishy-Washy” Global Markets and Drought Concerns The grain markets are seeing significant movement this week, driven by geopolitical headlines and social media posts from the White House. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Dr. Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist, to …
Feb 03
Wheat and Corn Markets Give Back Gains; Trading Ranges Persist Volatility in the agricultural markets continued this week as macroeconomic issues and production speculation drove price movements in both wheat and corn. According to Dr. Todd Hubbs of Oklahoma State University, while prices initially rallied, they subsequently retreated, reinforcing current trading ranges. Prices rallied and …
Jan 15
Todd Hubbs Breaks Down ‘Brutal’ USDA Report: Corn Glut and Surprise Wheat Acres in Oklahoma: Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs did not mince words when reviewing the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) released this week, describing them as a “brutal set of reports” for the agricultural …
Jan 12
Bearish Surprises in January WASDE Report: USDA Increases Corn Acres, Stocks While Trade Eyes Future Demand: The USDA’s January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered several bearish surprises to the grain markets, finalizing a supply-heavy picture for the 2025 marketing year. In a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Rich Nelson of …
Jan 09
According to the USDA’s Oklahoma Daily Grain Bids for Friday, January 9, 2026, Oklahoma elevators reported a 1/4 cent decline in most corn and sorghum bids, soybeans up 1 1/4 cents per bushel while hard red winter wheat bids were mostly steady compared to Thursday.
