Mar 12
In a recent discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs highlighted how geopolitical tensions and fluctuating energy prices are contributing to significant market volatility. While recent rallies in the wheat and soybean markets have pushed cash prices higher, Dr. Hubbs warned that rising input costs and global …
Mar 10
Grain markets experienced a significant rally over the past week, reaching price levels not seen since last summer. According to Dr. Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University, the upward movement in major grain commodities followed a sharp increase in oil prices triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict. As optimism for a quick resolution to the …
Mar 05
Amidst shifting geopolitical landscapes and the anticipation of pivotal USDA reports, grain markets are experiencing a period of strategic recalibration. Dr. Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University Extension Crops Market Specialist, recently discussed the current market trajectory and geopolitical tensions with Farm Director KC Sheperd, noting that while some sectors remain flat, others are finding new …
Mar 03
The agricultural commodity markets are navigating a complex landscape of international conflict and domestic weather challenges as the 2025/26 marketing year progresses. In his latest analysis, Dr. Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University notes that February ended with “hostilities breaking out once again in the Middle East.” This shift impacted a week that had otherwise …
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 19
2026 Grain Market Outlook: The agricultural market is currently navigating a complex landscape shaped by persistent weather patterns, shifting government regulations, and global trade dynamics. Insights from Dr. Todd Hubbs at Oklahoma State University, while talking to Farm Director KC Sheperd, highlight how these factors are driving trends in the wheat, corn, and soybean sectors. …
Feb 17
Agricultural markets witnessed a week of rallies followed by late-week corrections as shifting weather patterns in the Southern Plains and updated federal reports influenced trader sentiment. According to the latest Crop Outlook Newsletter from Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Todd Hubbs, the market is currently navigating a complex landscape of steady demand and looming environmental factors. …
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 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 28
A mid-week rally in the wheat markets and speculation surrounding global crop conditions took center stage in a recent conversation between Farm Director KC Sheperd and Oklahoma State University Marketing Analyst Dr. Todd Hubbs. With the hard red winter wheat market seeing a notable boost, Hubbs offered insights into the driving forces behind the price …
