US Crop Problems + Black Sea Chaos = Grain Prices Going VERTICAL

US Crop Problems + Black Sea Chaos = Grain Prices Going VERTICAL

August 31, 2026 · 18 min

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The episode discusses the impact of US crop problems and escalating tensions in the Black Sea on grain prices.

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.com Grain Markets and Other Stuff Links — Apple Podcasts Spotify TikTok YouTube Futures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 🌾 Wheat futures hit a 3+ year high Friday as Dec26 Chicago wheat jumped ~23¢ to $7.84/bu and KC wheat rose ~22¢ to $8.44/bu. Escalating Black Sea military tensions between Russia and Ukraine keep fueling the rally, with Turkey now trying to broker a shipping agreement between the two ...

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Host: Joe Vaclavik

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Products: wheat futures

Places: US, Black Sea, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine

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