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Mark's Market Talk for August 24, 2026

Overall, we had a good week in the grain markets. Several producers made new-crop sales, and with these better markets, that looks like the right thing to do. You always hope the later sales will be a...

Aug 24, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for August 17, 2026

Three things will provide most of the price movement this week. First is weather. Did rain reach the areas that needed it the most? Some areas in the East had way too much rain, and some crop has been...

Aug 17, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for August 10, 2026

​Last week the grain markets were somewhat quiet compared to the volatility we have seen over the past several months. Corn ended the week down 2 cents, while beans were down 11 cents

Aug 10, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for August 3, 2026

Corn closed the week 23 cents lower while soybeans finished down 66 cents. The biggest factor behind the selloff was a shift in the weather forecast from hot and dry conditions to cooler temperatures ...

Aug 03, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for July 27, 2026

Today's corn and soybean varieties can withstand far more stress than crops could years ago. Extended periods of heat and dryness can certainly reduce yields, and we may eventually reach that poin...

Jul 27, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for July 20, 2026

Corn and soybeans both closed higher last week. Corn finished the week up 5 to 6 cents, while soybeans gained around 12 cents. On Friday, 15.8 million bushels of soybeans were reported sold for the 20...

Jul 20, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for July 13, 2026

It is always better to deliver good news when it comes to grain market movement. Last week, we started and ended the week higher, with a few losing days in the middle. Overall, it was a solid week for...

Jul 13, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for July 6, 2026

The extra moisture we saw in June came in handy, and it appears we have survived the first stretch of summer weather. There is a difference of opinion on what the next 60 days hold for us. If we can g...

Jul 06, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for June 29, 2026

Last week, corn closed down 2 to 3 cents. We saw a jump on Thursday when the hot forecast for this week came out. However, that story lost steam on Friday as most realized the heat will probably be be...

Jun 29, 2026
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Mark's Market Talk for June 22, 2026

Last week was another reversal from the previous week, with corn moving higher and soybeans finishing lower. July corn gained 7 cents, while July soybeans ended the week down 5 cents. Despite the week...

Jun 22, 2026
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