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Corn Close Mixed as Ethanol Production Improves
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Close Mixed as Ethanol Production Improves

Corn futures posted mixed action at the Wednesday close, with contracts within a penny of either side of unchanged. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a penny to $4.40. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows expected precipitation totals aof 1 to 3 inches across much of the Corn...
Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday

The wheat complex followed Tuesday’s limit gains with the three exchanges lower on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures closed with contracts steady to 3 ½ cents lower. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¾ to 7 ¾ cents at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 4 to 4 ¼ cents...
Grain Spreads: Funds long 900K in Grain Complex
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Funds long 900K in Grain Complex

Big Long Tested?
Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal
Shipbuilding
May 13, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal

The U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious Arctic fleet expansion took another major step forward Wednesday as Davie Defense announced it has finalized a $3.5 billion contract to build five new Arctic...
Shootin' the Bull about a lot of exceptional factors at play
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a lot of exceptional factors at play

Exceptional volatility and price expanse continued today.
Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit

Soybeans are posting with 4 to 7 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 6 1/4 cents at $11.67. Soymeal futures are up $6.10 to $8.10, with Soy Oil futures 48 points lower in the July contract. President Trump landed in...

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Corn Holding onto Wednesday Weakness with Pressure from Crude
Grain
May 6, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Holding onto Wednesday Weakness with Pressure from Crude

Corn futures are trading with 8 to 10 cent losses in the front months on Wednesday. There were 304 deliveries issued against May futures overnight, all by the ADM house account. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 10 cents lower on the day to $4.28 3/4. Crude oil...
Wheat Facing Outside Pressure on Wednesday
Grain
May 6, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Facing Outside Pressure on Wednesday

The wheat complex is holding onto the Wednesday losses at midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 11 to 12 cents on the midweek session. There were another 41 deliveries issued against May futures overnight. KC HRW futures are 4 to 6 cents lower at midday. MPLS spring wheat is trading...
Soybeans Falling on Crude Oil Pressure on Wednesday
Grain
May 6, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Falling on Crude Oil Pressure on Wednesday

Soybeans are trading with 17 to 21 cents lower on Wednesday with outside pressure from crude playing a factor. There were 24 deliveries issued against May beans overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 19 1/2 cents at $11.24 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.90 to $2.70...
U.S. Navy Jet Fires Upon, Disables Iranian Tanker Accused of Violating Washington’s Blockade
News
May 6, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Navy Jet Fires Upon, Disables Iranian Tanker Accused of Violating Washington’s Blockade

U.S. forces disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday after CENTCOM said the vessel attempted to violate Washington’s blockade on ships entering or departing Iranian...
Shipowners Stay Cautious on Hormuz as Iran Says ‘Contact Us’
News
May 6, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Shipowners Stay Cautious on Hormuz as Iran Says ‘Contact Us’

Shipping companies remain cautious about sending vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, despite signs that Iran may be willing to reopen the channel.
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War Deal as Hormuz Talks Advance
News
May 6, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War Deal as Hormuz Talks Advance

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new U.S. proposal, after sources said Washington and Tehran were closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf while leaving tricky issues such as Iran's nuclear program for later.
Should We Expect a Breakdown in Soybean Oil?
Grain
May 6, 2026
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

Should We Expect a Breakdown in Soybean Oil?

After adding nearly 4.4 cents during the just finished positioning week, the Soybean Oil market increased its vulnerability to a fund-driven selloff.
Soybeans Facing Oil Pressure Issues on Wednesday Morning
Grain
May 6, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Facing Oil Pressure Issues on Wednesday Morning

Soybeans are trading with 4 to 7 cent losses early on Wednesday. Futures were 2 ¾ to 11 ¾ cents in the red on Tuesday, with the nearbys leading the charge. Open interest was up 9,873 contracts on Tuesday. There were 24 deliveries issued against May beans overnight. The cmdtyView...
Corn Tumbling Early on Wednesday with Crude Oil Pressure
Grain
May 6, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Tumbling Early on Wednesday with Crude Oil Pressure

Corn prices are down 8 to 9 ½ cents on Wednesday AM trade. Futures closed the Tuesday session with deferred contracts fractionally lower to down 5 2/4 cents in the nearbys. In delivery May was down 8 ¼ cents. Open interest was up 11,654 contracts on Tuesday, mainly in September...
Wheat Falling Back with Outside Pressure to Start Wednesday
Grain
May 6, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falling Back with Outside Pressure to Start Wednesday

Wheat is showing early Wednesday losses of double digits across the three exchanges. The wheat complex posted losses across three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 8 to 13 ¼ cents in the red at the close. There were another 41 deliveries issued against May futures overnight. KC HRW...
Adnoc Appears to Export Second LNG Shipment Through Hormuz
News
May 6, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Adnoc Appears to Export Second LNG Shipment Through Hormuz

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. appears to have been able to export a second liquefied natural gas shipment through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, even as the Iran war halts most traffic.
US and Iran Closing in on Memorandum to End War, Pakistani Source Says
News
May 6, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

US and Iran Closing in on Memorandum to End War, Pakistani Source Says

The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan familiar with the negotiations said.