US & Israel attack Iran overnight

Professional traders often rely on calendar spreads to reduce directional volatility and improve consistency by trading relationships rather than outright price movements.

Markets break down as February ends badly

Jim's big question here is: "Will there be an El Niño summer?"

Soybeans posted Friday gains of 6 to 10 cents in the nearby contracts, as May was up 17 ½ cents on the week. November was up 13 ¼ cents on the week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 1/4 cents at $10.94. Soymeal futures were steady...

The wheat complex rallied across all three markets on Friday, to lead the grain complex. Chicago SRW futures posted 15 to 19 ½ cent gains on Friday, with May up 11 ¼ cents. KC HRW futures were 17 to 21 ¼ cents in the green, as May was still down...

Corn futures posted gains of 4 to 5 ½ cents across the front months on Friday, as May managed an 8 ¾ cent gain this week. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price was up 5 3/4 cents to $4.06 1/4. The spring base Crop Insurance price was set at the...

Old Crop Hedge Idea

Lastly, cattlemen have bid inventory to levels that have encouraged other producers, outside of the US, to increase production capabilities.

Agricultural Prices - 2026-02-27

Soybeans are posting 5 to 6 cent gains in the nearby contracts on Friday. There were 138 deliveries issue against March soybean futures overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 5 3/4 cents at $10.89 1/2. Soymeal futures are steady to $1.90 lower in the front months,...

The wheat complex is rallying across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 18 to 21 cents higher on Friday. KC HRW futures are trading 18 to 19 cents higher across most contracts. MPLS spring wheat are up 13 to 16 ½ cents so far on the day....