Teucrium Soybean Fund

Teucrium Corn Fund

Teucrium Wheat Fund

Teucrium Sugar Fund

Teucrium Agricultural Fund

TAGS is a fund-of-funds that invests directly in the four Teucrium commodity funds. The fund rebalances daily to provide equal exposure to corn, wheat, sugar and soybeans.

High food prices aren't relenting and harsh weather conditions should continue to keep them elevated. This could spell opportunities in agricultural commodities.

Harsh Weather Is Keeping Food Prices Elevated

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

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

Agricultural futures and ETFs are showing some explosive movements. The oats and wheat markets are making significant gains after the Independence Day holiday.

Agricultural ETFs Continue to Surge as Wheat and Oats Futures Make Gains

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

It's been a high-stakes game of poker for Russia and Ukraine regarding the Black Sea grain deal. If both nations decide to fold and walk away with no deal, it could send agricultural commodities higher.

No Definitive Signs on Black Sea Grain Deal Heading Into July

Agricultural commodities are pushing higher as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate. In particular, the collapse of a major dam in southern Ukraine translated to higher wheat and corn prices.

Wheat, Corn Push Higher as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates

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

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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China ETFs tumbled after Yellen's warns against helping Russia.

Global Markets Wrap: Russia's Invasion Anniversary, Wobbling China ETFs

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

The capital markets are looking at China with eyes wide open, searching for opportunities as the country's economy bounces back after stumbling over the last couple of years. A byproduct of the recent re-opening after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases could be a boost in commodities.

China's Re-Opening Could Give Commodities a Boost

One of the default plays over the last couple of years for combating inflation has been getting commodities exposure. Another rise in 2022 for the S&P GSCI index has supported this rise, making it another positive year for the space.

S&P Commodities Index Rises for a Second Consecutive Year

The research group, Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), doesn't see commodity prices falling after a volatile 2022. According to EIU, while demand may slow, supply won't rise high enough to put enough downward pressure on prices.

Commodity Prices Will Remain High in 2023, Says Research Group

Heading into 2023, supply continues to be a prime concern when investing in agricultural commodities. This includes fertilizer, which has been going through a brewing supply crisis apart from the actual commodities at stake.

Fertilizer Shortage Could Impact Commodities in 2023

The ING Group, a global financial institution, released a 2023 outlook for commodities as 2022 has begun to wind down. ING noted that more volatility could be ahead for the commodity markets in general, but agricultural commodities are skewed to the upside next year.

ING Sees Agricultural Commodities Skewed to the Upside in 2023

The second largest economy can have a profound effect on the ebb and flow of commodities and as such, China's efforts to prop up its economy can help lift commodities moving forward. The headwinds have certainly been blowing in China's direction in 2022.

China's Efforts to Support Its Economy Are Lifting Commodities

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Teucrium Trading, sponsor of futures-based ETFs, has expanded service offerings for emerging and established ETF issuers, and will be known as Teucrium ETF Solutions.

Teucrium Expands Service Offerings for ETF Issuers

Rising inflation that's feeding into costlier food sources is producing positive income for the farmer this year, but when it comes to sentiment, it was more negative during the month of October. While income is rising, there's a healthy fear that inflation could eventually outpace consumer demand and, thus, weaken income for farmers.

Despite Rising Income, Farmer Sentiment Weakens in October

Despite an uncertain market environment, the agricultural sector is weathering the inflation storm with help from a food supply shortage as well as other external forces. In essence, the push of inflation is countered by an even stronger pull of rising commodity prices.

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