Mostly favorable weather, increased supplies and lower prices have dominated the grain, oilseed and sweetener markets in the past year and heading into 2025, providing the most favorable buying opportunities for food manufacturers in recent years. The war in Ukraine is heading toward its third year with continued minimal impact of US grain export demand. The El Niño weather pattern is shifting to a La Niña pattern, which will change domestic and global weather impacts in the months ahead. Insights from commodity and weather experts presenting at the Purchasing Seminar Winter Webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, will provide insight to navigate the markets.