Teucrium Soybean Fund

SOYB tracks an index of soybean futures contracts. It reflects the performance of soybeans by holding Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures contracts with three different expiration dates.

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Drought has been plaguing the country of India this year, putting upward price pressure on agricultural commodities like sugar, corn, and soybeans. It's not just a lack of rain that's been an issue.

Drought in India Could Push These Commodities ETFs Higher

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In addition to re-injecting growth into its economy, China is looking to bolster its food security after harsh weather conditions hit key crops like wheat. The second-largest economy had bright prospects heading into 2023 but still deals with a spate of issues hampering economic growth, such as the after-effects of a real estate development crisis.

Push for Food Security in China Could Affect Ag Commodities

Bullish traders looking for the current drought to extend into the rest of 2023 might not get what they wished for if a colder, wetter August plays out. As such, this could temper prices for corn and soybeans, but other factors can still push the commodities higher.

Cooler, Wetter August Could Temper Corn, Soybean Prices

The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate after an extension of the Black Sea grain deal was nixed. In the meantime, wheat futures rose, bringing delight to traders bullish on the commodity.

Wheat Trends Higher After Black Sea Grain Deal Ends

One of the key movers in agricultural commodities prices is the Black Sea Grain Deal, which Russia is threatening to abandon. An even bigger picture, however, is the global food crisis, which could potentially keep ag commodity prices afloat.

Global Food Crisis Could Keep Ag Commodities Afloat

Russia's decision Monday to suspend the Black Sea Grain Initiative led to a short-lived rally in the wheat and corn markets, but concerns over global supplies of key commodities from Russia and Ukraine are set to climb, contributing to uncertainty over global inflation.

Why Russia's decision to halt grain deal is stirring global inflation worries

Following a banner day for U.S. soybean futures, which rocketed about 6% higher on Friday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported a significantly lower-than-expected 2023 soy plantings and June 1 inventories, the commodity continues to climb on Monday, lifting agriculture-related ETFs as well.

Soybean ETFs Continue To Rally After Surprise USDA Report

Agricultural commodities could see a volatile summer, which opens opportunities for short-term traders, particularly if a bullish backdrop ensues. A confluence of factors, namely geopolitical and meteorological, could make for a volatile ride for the agricultural commodities market.

Agricultural Commodities Could Face a Volatile Summer

The Teucrium Soybean Fund is designed to mirror the performance of soybean futures. We present the long-term investment case. We touch upon a few short-term developments.

SOYB: The Long And The Short Of It

As geopolitical forces play out on agricultural commodities in Ukraine, fewer domestic exports from the U.S. this summer could also weigh on prices, particularly when it comes to wheat, corn, and soybean exports. It appears that U.S. exports will face competition from South America, according to data on spring shipments.

U.S. Wheat, Corn, and Soybean Exports Could Fall This Summer

Soybean futures were on track Friday to settle higher for a fourth straight session, at their highest since mid-May. The U.S. Department of Agriculture left its forecasts for domestic soybean production and demand unchanged in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.

Soybean futures look to settle at highest since mid-May after USDA data

The second-largest economy is making use of its wheat surplus. China is shifting from corn to wheat for its animal feed market, which could hamper corn imports.

China's Shift From Corn to Wheat Could Hamper Imports

A record soybean harvest could continue to put downward pressure on soybean prices. Year-to-date, soybean futures contracts via the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) exchange are down about 10%.

Record Harvests Could Apply Downward Pressure on Soybean Prices

Despite Russia mulling a pivotal deadline that could affect the global grain supply, one expert doesn't see a disruption to the downturn in commodity prices.

Geopolitical grains: Utilizing agricultural ETFs in a time of oversupply

Despite an uptick in commodities prices amid rising inflation, there could be a commodities supercycle ahead. At least, there could be if history repeats itself, according to a Visual Capitalist blog.

History Could Hint at a Commodities Supercycle Ahead

Recession fears continue to amplify in the capital markets, but this could push commodities higher, particularly those of the agricultural variety. The U.S. Federal Reserve has been in a dogfight with inflation, and it's proving to be a long-term battle.

Recession Woes Could Push Agricultural Commodities Higher

Soybean investors are having to deal with the push and pull dichotomy of South America as different countries will be experiencing various production outputs. Nonetheless, this offers traders the volatility they desire and a test for long-term investors to see whether they can stomach the fluxing of prices.

Varying Production in South America Has Push-Pull Effect on Soybean Prices

Soybean futures declined from the 2022 high. The beans remain in the teens during the 2023 planting season. U.S. and global soybean inventories fall in the March WASDE report.

SOYB: Soybeans Are Steady And Higher Prices Could Be On The Horizon

Soybean futures were on track Friday to settle at their highest in three weeks after the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Prospective Plantings report showed 2023 soybean intended plantings little changed from 2022. The report showed that soybean area planted in the U.S. at 87.45 million acres in 2022, with intended plantings at 87.505 million acres this year.

Soybean futures on track for highest finish in 3 weeks after USDA data

With COVID-19, inflation, rising interest rates, and recession fears, it's no wonder that the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE) is up 39% within the last five years. That said, investors can look to agricultural commodities to help pad their portfolios to absorb any further volatility shock.

Absorb the Shock of Market Volatility With Agricultural Commodities

Hedge funds and proprietary trading firms are bolstering their rosters with added expertise in agricultural commodities. Given last year's volatility, they're seeing opportunities for profit-taking, especially amid a number of broad economic unknowns.

Hedge Funds, Trading Firms See Opportunities in Agricultural Commodities

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Climate in Argentina will continue to play a pivotal role in what soybean prices will do for the rest of 2023, and a drought could push prices even higher amid elevated inflation. It presents a perfect opportunity to hedge rate increases despite the notion that central banks will slowly loosen monetary policy.

Drought Forces Argentina to Cut Its Soybean Production Estimates

One month into 2023, agricultural commodities experienced a slight uptick, according to an S&P blog. Likewise, the S&P GSCI Agriculture index saw a light bump with a 0.38% gain so far this year.

Agricultural Commodities See Slight Uptick in First Month of 2023

South America will continue to play a major role in the direction of soybean prices as climate conditions unfold for the rest of 2023. In particular, rainfall in Argentina could affect supply and push prices higher if it turns out to be less than expected.

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