We investigate the price and volatility transmission between natural gas, fertilizer (ammonia), and corn markets, an issue that has been traditionally ignored in the literature despite its significant importance. Using a Vector Error Correction Model for the conditional mean equation and a...

In this paper, we seek to identify the price and volatility transmission mechanisms between DDGS, corn, and soybean meal markets to better inform market participants who wish to manage price risks in these three markets. Using weekly data from January 2000 to May 2016, we find important...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to test for bubbles in the US hard red spring (HRS) wheat market from 2004 to 2014, with particular focus on 2007-2008 when the market experienced record-high price volatility. Design/methodology/approach – The authors apply a recently developed bubble...