Linda H. Smith

Linda writes about the commodities market for AgWeb.com.

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Before Putin’s forces even breached the Ukraine border, fear and speculation drove commodity prices skyward. Concerns are warranted.
We could be headed for a volatile year – or more – in both ag commodities and energy. Here are just a few reasons for strong prices.
Hopes for docile agriculture markets in 2022 have already been blown out of the water. Instead, we could be headed for a volatile year – or more.
Nearly two years after COVID-19 invaded our world, we are still living with its disruptions, but we should not overlook the more traditional factors also at play.
Given stubborn demand, the answer hangs on 2021 crops.