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The wheat complex posted weakness across the board on Friday. Chicago contracts were down 2 to 12 cents, led by the front months. Kansas City futures closed with contracts 4 ¼ to 11 ½ cents. MPLS spring wheat futures were down 7 ½ to 9 ¾ cents across the board....
Corn futures closed out the Friday session with losses across the board, as contracts were down 2 to 5 ¼ cents. On the week, July was down 17 ¼ cents, with December losing 15 ½ cents. Weekend weather looks drier, though planting conditions may still be less than ideal in...
Soybeans held on for steady to 11 ¾ cent higher trade across the front months at the close, with back month 2025 contracts lower. July soybeans were up 9 cents this week, with November down 2 ¼. Soymeal futures were up 30 cent to $1.10/ton in the front months but...
Corn and Wheat price rallies reverse while inflation remains disappointingly stable.
The feeder cattle futures remain premium to the index and as of Friday's close, minimum sale floors can be produced above the current historical high of the index. So, you are able to market inventory in the future at higher levels than have ever been traded in the physical market, via the CME index.
Corn is posting losses of 1 to 5 ½ cent across most contracts on Friday, closing out the week with weakness. Weather through the weekend shows much of the WCB drier, with portions of the ECB shifting drier. The entire Corn Belt looks wetter getting into next week. USDA's Export...
The wheat complex is posting midday weakness again on Friday. Chicago contracts are down 7 to 12 cents across most contracts. Kansas City futures are trading with losses of 8 to 13 cents in most months. MPLS spring wheat is down 8 to 9 ¾ cents. The final day of...
Soybeans are trading with midday gains to round out the week. Contracts are up 2 to 9 ½ cents across most contract on Friday. Soymeal futures are mixed, with front months up 40 cents/ton. Soy Oil is posting gains of 77 to 83 points at midday. Weekly Export Sales data...
UK natural gas fell this week, but remains stuck in a range, while corn is trending higher on lower volatility. Meanwhile, traders can expect the cocoa market to stay unpredictable for now, with record-low liquidity and plenty of speculators in the market.
Grain futures prices are higher in the early morning trade, will we see that rally continue through today’s trade and into the weekend on the back of weather uncertainty?
The wheat complex is trading with strength on your Friday morning. They found weakness again on Thursday, quickly fading the early session gains. Chicago contracts were down 2 to 3 cents across most contracts. Kansas City futures closed with contracts steady to 1 ¾ cents lower. MPLS spring wheat was...
Corn is trading fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher as we start the final session of the week. Futures ended Thursday with similar action to Wednesday, fading the early session gains. Contracts closed with losses of 3 ½ to 5 ½ cents across the board and leaving some not so...
Soybeans are posting higher trade on Friday morning, with contracts up 8 to 11 cents. Futures contracts for beans were up ½ 5o 2 ¾ cents in the front two months and down 1 to 3 ¾ cents in the tother contracts following uninspiring Export Sales data. Soymeal futures were...
The rally in Soybeans started from a 61.8% retracement on the continuation chart at 1138.00.
The wheat complex found weakness again on Thursday, again quickly fading the early session gains. Chicago contracts were down 2 to 3 cents across most contracts. Kansas City futures closed with contracts steady to 1 ¾ cents lower. MPLS spring wheat was down 1 to 6 ¼ cents in most...
Corn futures closed Thursday trade, following similar action from Wednesday, fading the early session gains. Contracts closed with losses of 3 ½ to 5 ½ cents across the board, and leaving some not so bull friendly looking candlesticks. Weather through the weekend shows much of the WCB drier, with portions...
Soybeans faded off into the Thursday close, as contracts were up ½ 5o 2 ¾ cents in the front two months and down 1 to 3 ¾ cents in the tother contracts following uninspiring Export Sales data. Soymeal futures were $4 to $5.30/ton lower across most contracts. Soy Oil is...
Corn futures have been under pressure for the last three sessions after failing against resistance to start the week. Will support hold into the weekend or will the selling persist?
Soybeans are slipping lower on Thursday following dull Export Sales data. Contracts are steady to 4 cents lower in the nearbys, with July slightly higher. Soymeal futures are down $1.70 to $2.30/ton. Soy Oil is extending the bounce with 80 point gains. Weekly Export Sales data tallied soybean bookings at...
