Agricultural commodity prices face pressure
Government trade interference and tariffs threaten farm incomes and international markets.
- By Calvin Daniels
October 05, 2025
key points from this story:
- Commodity prices expected to drop
- Government interference frustrates producers
- Trade barriers disrupt supply and demand
- Tariffs used as political weapons
- Trump’s policies worsen market volatility
- Return to normal trade seen as unlikely
It was with little surprise I scanned a recent article online which suggested agricultural commodity prices could be in for a sustained downturn. The reason of course is one which is perhaps the most frustrating for producers, the meddling in trade of government.
It’s one thing to realize the vagaries of Mother Nature can impact prices – bumper crops, or failed ones caused by weather impact supply and demand and thus prices. Weather is part and parcel of the risk farmers take as a normal part of their business, with Mother Nature sort of a partner in things sometimes helping and at other hindering production. But supply and demand trade only works when government keeps out of things.
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