How strong is U.S. corn demand right now—and where is that demand coming from? Feed use, ethanol, exports… all of these pieces matter as the market looks ahead.

With crop problems across parts of the European Union and questions about U.S. acreage, could some of the acres we didn’t know about have come from wheat? At the same time, demand continues to heat up, while crude oil prices remain another key factor for agriculture and the broader economy.

And then there’s interest rates. What happens next week with the Fed—and how could that decision ripple back through agriculture?

Cotton is another market worth watching. In many ways, cotton doesn’t want to be left out of the party.

Finally, what can farmers—both grain and livestock producers—do to get the most out of their marketing efforts in a market full of moving pieces?

Plenty to talk about as we look at demand, energy, interest rates and marketing strategy across agriculture.

Thursday Market Wrap Up with Darren Frye at Water Street