Our AgroWars series recently exposed how StoneX, a financial titan with deep Wall Street ties, manipulates grain markets through inflated yield estimates that crater futures prices, squeezing American farmers while fattening corporate…
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The Fox Guarding the Grain House: StoneX and the Corporate Web Undermining American Farmers
In our previous exposé, we dissected StoneX’s eyebrow-raising projection of a 188.1 bushel-per-acre U.S. corn yield for 2025, which is a figure that reeks of market manipulation, designed to crater futures prices…
StoneX’s 188 Bushel Corn Yield Estimate: A Market Manipulation Scheme to Undermine Farmers
In early August 2025, commodity brokerage StoneX dropped a bombshell on the agricultural markets, projecting a U.S. corn yield of 188.1 bushels per acre for the 2025 season, translating to a staggering…
The Consolidation Conspiracy: How Tariffs, Costs, Regulations, Prices, and Insurance Are Reshaping American Agriculture
America’s heartland, once a patchwork of family farms stretching across rolling hills and open plains, is undergoing a quiet transformation. The independent farmer, a symbol of self-reliance and stewardship, is increasingly squeezed…
WASDE Reports: Reliable Data or Market Manipulation Tool?
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, published monthly by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is a cornerstone of agricultural market analysis. Released by the World Agricultural Outlook…
Extreme Weather: A Double-Edged Sword for Farmers in Summer 2025
As the summer of 2025 approaches, American farmers are bracing for a season that could be defined by extreme weather, with drought and scorching heat leading the charge. Current climate outlooks suggest…
Agriculture ETFs: Opportunities and Impacts in 2025
Agriculture exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a way to tap into the agricultural sector without directly trading commodities or individual stocks. These funds track agricultural commodities, agribusiness companies, or a mix of…
Why Machinery Auctions Are Your Best Bet for Low-Hour Equipment in 2025
The farm machinery market in 2025 is a buyer’s haven, with auctions presenting farmers a prime chance to acquire relatively new, low-hour equipment at substantial discounts. Depressed machinery values, driven by a…
Trump’s Tariff Strategy: A Pause for Partners, Pressure on China, and a Win for U.S. Agriculture
In a bold move that’s reshaping global trade dynamics, President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on major trading partners while simultaneously ramping up duties on China. This strategic pivot has already sent…
American Farmers Brace for “Liberation Day”: Tariffs, Markets, and the Future of Agriculture
As the calendar inches closer to April 2, 2025—dubbed “Liberation Day” by President Donald Trump—American farmers find themselves at a crossroads. This date marks the implementation of reciprocal tariffs Trump has promised,…