Oct 16
Heavy widespread rains across Oklahoma brought much-needed moisture to dry soil, but Southern Plains crop markets face pressure from bearish federal production reports and shifting export dynamics. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to examine how regional planting delays, local basis trends, and …
Oct 02
Following the release of the USDA Small Grains Summary and Quarterly Grain Stocks report, Oklahoma wheat marketing decisions are top of mind for producers navigating tight margins and heavy global export competition. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to examine the numbers and discuss …
Sep 29
In the latest Crop Marketing letter from OSU’s Todd Hubbs he writes: Grain and oilseed prices moved lower last week as speculation on the Black Sea conflict and the Trump-Xi meeting cast a bearish light on prospects. Harvest pressure from spring planted crops along with no information from the Chinese delegation on potential trade deals …
Sep 17
Developing resilient grain marketing strategies is top of mind for agricultural producers as post-WASDE market dynamics, weather disruptions, and global trade uncertainties collide. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to evaluate the commodity landscape following the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) …
Sep 15
The release of the USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports confirmed key fundamental drivers across grain and oilseed markets. Wheat and oilseed prices moved sharply lower following the release, while corn experienced more muted price movement. Wheat Market Outlook USDA projected higher global wheat production and ending stocks in …
Sep 11
Oklahoma agricultural producers managing grain marketing decisions face a complex mix of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting export demand, and volatile basis levels as harvest decisions approach. While recent rains provided welcome moisture across portions of the state, hard red winter wheat prices continue to trade within a familiar range, hovering between $8.10 and $8.40 in the …
Sep 01
In his latest Newsletter, OSU Crop marketing specialist, Todd Hubbs writes that last week saw a massive rally in grain prices as production issues in the U.S. and geopolitical uncertainty drove futures prices to contract highs. The strength in prices is a welcome occurrence given the bearish sentiment over the past couple of years. Substantial …
Aug 20
Grain markets have recently posted solid gains across wheat, corn, and soybeans, yet hard red winter (HRW) wheat futures continue to battle technical resistance. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to analyze how weather conditions, Black Sea trade dynamics, and global supply levels are …
Aug 13
In this crop market update, Farm Director KC Sheperd sits down with Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to analyze the latest USDA WASDE report and its impact on regional and global commodity markets. Domestic Crop Acreage and Yield Projections The latest USDA WASDE report brought several notable shifts in domestic acreage numbers. …
Aug 07
The wheat market volatility continues to create an unpredictable landscape for producers navigating shifting global supplies, high domestic prices, and ongoing international conflicts. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to discuss current market trends, pricing strategies, and what lies ahead for grain …
