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Wheat Falls Lower on Friday
Grain
February 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falls Lower on Friday

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 this week. KC HRW futures were 10 to 12 1/2 cents in the red on Friday, though March was 11 ¼ cents higher...
Corn Heads into the Long Weekend with Fractional Gains
Grain
February 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Heads into the Long Weekend with Fractional Gains

Corn futures posted fractional gains on Friday, as March managed to close the week with a 1 ½ cent gain. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3/4 cent at $3.98 1/4. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day. Large managed money speculators were trimming...
Soybeans Close the Week with Weakness
Grain
February 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Close the Week with Weakness

Soybeans rounded out the week with contracts down 2 to 4 ½ cents at the close, as March was 17 ¾ cents higher this week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 1/4 cents at $10.67 1/4. Soymeal futures were 70 cents to $1.30 higher on the...
Cattle Futures Consolidate into the weekend
Grain
February 13, 2026
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Cattle Futures Consolidate into the weekend

Cattle markets trade both sides of unchanged
Grain Spreads: Meal Plan
Grain
February 13, 2026
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Meal Plan

Meal Still a Value
Walsh Corn & Soybean Opportunities - Pure Hedge Division
Grain
February 13, 2026
From 
Walsh Trading
 via 
Barchart

Walsh Corn & Soybean Opportunities - Pure Hedge Division

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Live Cattle Insiders Are Speaking – Are You Listening?
Grain
March 3, 2025
From 
Don Dawson
 via 
Barchart

Live Cattle Insiders Are Speaking – Are You Listening?

The US beef industry is set for another year of strong market performance, driven by tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand. As the beef cowherd stabilizes after years of contraction, supply constraints give cattle producers more leverage in the market. What are the cattle insiders telling us about upcoming prices?
Grain Crushings
Grain
March 3, 2025
From 
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Grain Crushings

Grain Crushings - 2025-03-03
Fats and Oils
Grain
March 3, 2025
From 
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Barchart

Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils - 2025-03-03
The Tide Is Turning Bearish for Grains Futures Prices. How Long Will the Selling Pressure Last?
Grain
March 3, 2025
From 
Jim Wyckoff
 via 
Barchart

The Tide Is Turning Bearish for Grains Futures Prices. How Long Will the Selling Pressure Last?

A combination of technical and fundamental catalysts is weighing on corn, wheat, and soybeans future prices.
US Ships 80 Percent of LNG Exports to Europe During February
News
March 3, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

US Ships 80 Percent of LNG Exports to Europe During February

After declining sales to Europe during the second half of 2024, LNG from the U.S. is again in high demand on the continent.
Soybeans Posting Losses on Monday
Grain
March 3, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Posting Losses on Monday

Soybeans are facing early week losses so far at midday, with losses of 9 to 17 cents at midday There were 220 deliveries issued against March soybean futures overnight, all by a Marex customer. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price is down 10 3/4 cents at $9.43 1/4....
Wheat Losses Extending on Monday
Grain
March 3, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Losses Extending on Monday

The wheat market is continuing losses on Monday across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are 3 to 9 cents lower at midday. There were 257 deliveries issued against March CBT wheat overnight. KC HRW futures are down 9 to 11 cents at midday. March KC wheat had 183 delivery...
Corn Starting the Week with Losses
Grain
March 3, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Starting the Week with Losses

The corn market is posting another round of weaker trade on Monday, with losses of 4 to 13 cents across the board, led by the front months. There were 220 deliveries issued against March futures overnight, all by a Marex customer. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price is down 7...
Philippines Has to Be Ready in Case US Aid Dries Up, Envoy Says
Defense
March 3, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Philippines Has to Be Ready in Case US Aid Dries Up, Envoy Says

The Philippines is optimistic of Washington’s continued military support under President Donald Trump, but the Southeast Asian nation should be prepared if aid is discontinued, Manila’s envoy to the US said, in the wake of renewed pressure between America and its western allies.
China Drives 10-Fold Increase in Container Shipping at Russian Arctic Port
Shipping
March 3, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

China Drives 10-Fold Increase in Container Shipping at Russian Arctic Port

Russia’s Arctic port of Arkhangelsk has developed into a key hub for containerized cargo. Last year the terminal saw ten export-import voyages by Chinese container vessels, up from just one the year prior. In total the port handled 13,500 standard twenty-foot containers (TEU) in 2024, compared to just 380 TEU during the preceding twelve months.
More Sections of Germany’s Carola Bridge in Dresden Collapse, Halting  Shipping Across Elbe River
News
March 3, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

More Sections of Germany’s Carola Bridge in Dresden Collapse, Halting  Shipping Across Elbe River

Additional sections of a bridge across the Elbe River in the East German town of Dresden collapsed over the weekend, again prompting a 72 hour halt to shipping.
Trump to Decide US Tariff Levels on Mexico, Canada as Tuesday Deadline Approaches
News
March 3, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Trump to Decide US Tariff Levels on Mexico, Canada as Tuesday Deadline Approaches

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to decide on Monday what levels of tariffs he will impose early on Tuesday on Canada and Mexico amid last-minute negotiations over border security and efforts to halt the inflow of fentanyl opioids.