#788 - USDA Reports, Iran Oil Risk & Summer Weather - Weekly Market Outlook: June 15-18

https://19-minutes.supercast.comGrain markets are heading into a critical stretch as farmers watch crop conditions, old crop inventory, fund selling, basis opportunities, and the upcoming June 30 USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports.In this Weekly Market Outlook for June 15-18, Chris Barron is joined by Brian Grete of Commstock Investments to break down what is driving corn, soybean, and wheat markets right now. They discuss the sharp selloff in grain prices, why funds have been liquidating long positions, how the market is viewing early crop conditions, and what farmers should be watching as pollination, soybean weather, and key USDA reports approach.They also cover old crop corn and soybean bushels still sitting on farms, whether basis should be locked in, why cost of carry matters, and how current events like the Iran conflict and oil prices could influence ag markets.Topics covered:Corn, soybean, and wheat market outlookJune 30 USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reportsFund liquidation and money flow in grain marketsCrop conditions and summer weather riskOld crop inventory and basis strategyIran conflict, oil prices, and market fatigueWhy knowing your breakevens matters in 2026If you are still holding old crop bushels or trying to make new crop marketing decisions, this episode is a timely look at what could move grain markets over the next several weeks.