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January soybean crush exceeds estimates; charts tell a story
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Walsh Trading
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January soybean crush exceeds estimates; charts tell a story

I am Stephen Davis, senior market strategist at Walsh Trading, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. You can reach me at 312-878-2391. Last week, I wrote about a May 2026 soybean trading strategy that worked very well. This week, I am writing about a soybean meal strategy. Data released today from the National...
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Opportunity is Knocking - Answer the Door
Wheat Closes Tuesday with Losses
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Closes Tuesday with Losses

The wheat complex posted weakness on Tuesday across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were down 6 to 7 cents, as March was slipped 11 cents. KC HRW futures were 3 to 4 cents in the red at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 3 to 4 cents lower...
Soybeans Holds onto Gains on Tuesday
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Holds onto Gains on Tuesday

Soybeans rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1 1/4 cents at $10.68 1/2. Soymeal futures were a dime to $3.40 lower in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 21 to 44 points higher....
Corn Falls Lower on Tuesday
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Falls Lower on Tuesday

Corn futures closed Tuesday with contracts falling 5 to 6 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 1/4 cents at $3.93. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.492 MMT (58.75 mbu) during the week ending on February 12. That was 7.31% below the week...
Grain Spreads: Rinse & Repeat in Wheat
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Rinse & Repeat in Wheat

Funds short Cover, then Re-Short Once Again.
Shootin' the Bull about projected negative margins and the spreads creating them.
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
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Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about projected negative margins and the spreads creating them.

Backgrounders are now believed in a similar spot as cattle feeders when looking at projected margins.
Wheat Losses Holding at Tuesday’s Midday
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Losses Holding at Tuesday’s Midday

The wheat complex is showing weakness on Tuesday across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures are facing losses of 6 to 7 cents, as March is down 12 cents. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 5 cents in the front months. MPLS spring wheat is 2 to 4 cents...
Soybeans Popping Higher as NOPA Shows Better than Expected Crush
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Popping Higher as NOPA Shows Better than Expected Crush

Soybeans are trading with contracts up 2 to 3 ¼ cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 1/2 cents at $10.71 3/4. Soymeal futures are $1.60 to $2.20 lower, with Soy Oil futures 10 to 21 points lower. NOPA stocks are an issue. NOPA...
Corn Posting Tuesday Losses
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Posting Tuesday Losses

Corn futures are showing 4 to 6 cent losses across the front months on Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 1/2 cents at $3.94 3/4. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.492 MMT (58.75 mbu) during the week ending on February 12. That...
What Grain Bulls Need Now as They Fight to Keep Price Trends Alive
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Jim Wyckoff
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Barchart

What Grain Bulls Need Now as They Fight to Keep Price Trends Alive

Here’s what corn, wheat, and soybean traders need to watch this week, including weather conditions in South America, the U.S., and Europe.
Wheat Falling to Kick Off Tuesday
Grain
February 17, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falling to Kick Off Tuesday

Wheat is down across the three markets, with Chicago leading the charge lower so far on Tuesday morning. The wheat complex closed Friday with losses across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 9 to 10 cents lower, as March was still 19 cents higher last week. Open interest was...