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Iranian Uprising. The Energy Report 12/30/2025

On December 30, 2025 - 10:10 AM By

Instead of “death to America” now the Iranian people are shouting “death to the dictator” (referring to Supreme Leader Khamenei) which let’s face it has […]

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Grains Report 12/29/2025

On December 29, 2025 - 10:04 AM By

WHEAT General Comments:   Wheat closed higher last week and KC closed near the highs of the week in holiday trading and on news that […]

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Softs Report 12/29/2025

On December 29, 2025 - 10:03 AM By

COTTON General Comments:   Cotton was lower in holiday market trading, but the biggest part of the loss came from the switch from December to […]

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Weekly Ag Markets Update – 12/29/2025

On December 29, 2025 - 9:59 AM By

Wheat:  Wheat closed higher last week and KC closed near the highs of the week in holiday trading and on news that Russia had bombed […]

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Trust. Ag Marketing Report 12/29/2025

On December 29, 2025 - 9:16 AM By

Trust, sometimes we take it for granted and other times we look too hard for it. It may be that we have issues handing over […]

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As 2025 draws to a close, the energy markets are marked by a blend of optimism, ongoing uncertainty, and heightened volatility. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]

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Grains Report 12/26/2025

On December 26, 2025 - 9:31 AM By

WHEAT General Comments:   Wheat closed higher once again yesterday in holiday trading and on news that Russia had bombed Ukrainian ports over the weekend. […]

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Softs Report 12/26/2025

On December 26, 2025 - 9:24 AM By

COTTON General Comments:   Cotton was a little higher in holiday market trading.  Farmers are not selling too much due to price, but buyers are […]

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All Is Calm. The Energy Report 12/26/2025

On December 26, 2025 - 8:22 AM By

In the aftermath of the Christmas holiday for oil prices, everything is calm and everything is bright. Energy prices are flatlining, the supply and demand […]

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T’was the last Energy Report before Christmas, with drama at sea. The US seized oil tankers and some tried to flee.
It’s Venezuelan oil […]

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Grains Report 12/22/2025

On December 22, 2025 - 9:40 AM By

DJ U.S. Export Sales: Weekly Sales Totals-Dec 22     For the week ended Dec 4, in thousand metric tons, except cotton in thousand running […]

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Softs Report 12/22/2025

On December 22, 2025 - 9:35 AM By

COTTON General Comments:   Cotton was lower last week, but rallied late in the week on reports of increased commercial buying and of speculators covering […]

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