About this episode
The episode discusses the volatility and risk management challenges in the agricultural sector due to geopolitical tensions and unpredictable weather patterns.
The May 28, 2026 edition of Commodity Week centers on the volatility and risk management challenges currently facing the agricultural sector. Analysts Naomi Blohm and Arlan Suderman emphasize that geopolitical tensions, specifically the conflict involving Iran and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, are creating significant headline risk that could drastically impact crude oil and fertilizer prices for the 2027 crop year. Domestically and globally, unpredictable weather patterns—including hot and dry forecasts in the United States and potential production struggles in Brazil and India—are adding uncertainty to crop yields and input costs. With December corn and November soybeans testing key technical support and resistance levels, the panelists urge farmers to establish written marketing plans to mitigate emotional decision-making. Furthermore, shifting global trade dynamics, such as Brazil overtaking Argentina in soybean meal exports and ongoing USMCA negotiations with Canada and Mexico, underscore the critical need for producers to execute objective sales strategies during seasonal price highs. Panelists - Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com - Arlan Suderman…
People in this episode
Host: Todd E. Gleason
Guests: Naomi Blohm, Arlan Suderman
Topics covered
- agricultural volatility
- risk management
- geopolitical tensions
- crop yields
- marketing strategies
- global trade dynamics
Keywords
- agriculture
- risk management
- geopolitical tensions
- crop yields
- marketing plans
- trade dynamics
- soybean meal
- corn prices
- fertilizer prices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TotalFarmMarketing.com, StoneX.com
Products: corn, soybeans, soybean meal
Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United States, Brazil, India
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