Bryce Knorr

, Contributing market analyst 6 Min Read If you've seen plenty enough of higher interest rates, here's a bit of good news.

Ag Marketing IQ: Like the guy on the Ed Sullivan show, USDA mostly spun up a good story, making a soybean rally possible but limiting the upside on corn prices for the 2024 season.

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Ag Marketing IQ: Manage risk in corn and soybean with pricing strategies that help farmers weather unpredictable grain markets.

In a perfect world, grain markets are Adam Smith's “invisible hand,” using prices to allocate resources based on supply and demand.

Ag Marketing IQ: June rallies aren't a sure thing as corn and soybeans hit the turning point for the 2024 season.

Ag Marketing IQ: Buying time begins for fall and spring fertilizer and fuel needs.

Ag Marketing IQ: Corn sinks and pulls soybeans with it following Friday’s USDA acreage and stocks reports. 2024 commodity forecast: more of the same.

With nearby contracts already down 25% from last year, the grain trade may not have enough patience to keep the 2024 corn and soybean markets from sinking deeper.