Grains

Explore the current trends in grains as alternative fuels like ethanol and biodiesel become new and relevant sources of grain demand. Learn about the potential for global grain shortages and the opportunity for price expansion in this sector. Even see what seasonality and growing seasons do to price movement.

Corn:
The Bush administration established a massive program for ethanol usage in the United States, spiking corn demand to historic levels. Find out what the future holds for ethanol production with a new President and new funding programs. Discover the relationship between cattle supply and corn demand.

Wheat:
How does a two times per year harvest affect wheat prices? What is a substitutive commodity and what are wheat’s uses? Does Canadian and Australian wheat production heavily impact supply? Learn all this and more.

Soybean:
Gauge biodiesel demand’s impact on soybean prices. Learn about the derivative markets soybean oil and meal and how the balance amongst them can shift soybean prices. Discover the growth in soybean oil demand in fast food products and the impact on prices. Find out information on the crush spread and more.

Rough Rice:
Does rough rice lack the liquidity to be traded? Is there going to be another global panic over rice shortages? What is the difference between long grain and short grain rice and which is traded on the futures exchange? Learn all this and more about the rough rice market.

Oats:
Learn why industry players see oats as a potential leading trend indicator. Find out why this market is an often overlooked futures contract.

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