Wheat futures reached new multi-month highs on Friday due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, while soybeans also saw a significant rise amid stronger export demand.

In my October 21, 2025, Barchart article on the grain and oilseed markets in the third quarter, I concluded with: At the current levels, prices have limited downside potential, while the upside could ...

I asked if wheat prices can recover in a November 28, 2025, Barchart article. I concluded the article with the following: If wheat prices decline towards $5 per bushel, they could offer significant ...

In the past 18 months, there have been very few good opportunities for farmers to market corn and soybeans at favorable levels. This has resulted in a large amount of grain being sold below break-even ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commodities through a four-decade lens of experience. Sep 17, 2024, 04:56pm EDT Sep 18, 2024, 07:32am EDT As the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, a key player in the agricultural market, released its highly anticipated April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report on April 11. This monthly WASDE ...