A primary topic in global markets recently has been the collapse of several of the world's largest banks. While nearly all of these have been taken over by other financial firms, the long-term impact may be felt for months, if not years. One of the main concerns is the future borrowing ability of both producers and importers.

A concern in the market right now is whether farmers will have issues getting credit for future needs. While this may not impact the majority of the world's farmers, some will see it influence their operations, especially in countries where credit is already hard to get or where farmers haven't built up equity in their operations. If this is an ongoing issue, it may impact what farmers plant for crops, as they may opt for those with the lowest...