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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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Shootin' the Bull about irrationality and solvency
Grain
February 28, 2025
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about irrationality and solvency

In my opinion, the old adage of "markets can remain irrational for longer than one can remain solvent", couldn't be truer today.  If you have never seen the movie, "The Big Short", I highly recommend you do so.  It is a literal documentary of the 2008 financial crisis.
US Port Fees on China Vessels Would Affect All Shipping Firms, CMA CGM Says
Ports
February 28, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

US Port Fees on China Vessels Would Affect All Shipping Firms, CMA CGM Says

U.S. proposals to hit Chinese vessels with high port fees would have a major impact on all firms in a container shipping industry in which most vessels are built in China, French-based shipping firm CMA CGM said on Friday.
Agricultural Prices
Grain
February 28, 2025
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 via 
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Agricultural Prices

Agricultural Prices - 2025-02-28
Wheat Weaker at Friday’s Midday
Grain
February 28, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Weaker at Friday’s Midday

The wheat market is extending the weakness so far on Friday, with losses across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are 1 to 2 cents lower at midday. Today is first notice day for March futures, with 466 deliveries issued overnight. KC HRW futures are down 7 to 10 cents...
Soybeans Joining in on the Selling on Friday
Grain
February 28, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Joining in on the Selling on Friday

Soybean are joining the grains with the weakness on Friday, with midday losses of 6 to 12 cents. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price is down 8 cents at $9.58. Soymeal futures are down 40 cents/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures 95 points in the red....
Corn Back to Lower Trade a Midday
Grain
February 28, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Back to Lower Trade a Midday

The corn market is continuing the selloff on Friday, as contracts are down 5 to 10 cents so far on Friday. Today is first notice day for March corn futures, with no deliveries issued overnight. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price is 10 3/4 cents lower at $4.23 ½. President...
USCG Icebreaker ‘Polar Star’ Completes Escort of Cargo Vessels During Antarctic Operation Deep Freeze
News
February 28, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

USCG Icebreaker ‘Polar Star’ Completes Escort of Cargo Vessels During Antarctic Operation Deep Freeze

The annual resupply of McMurdo Station, the U.S.’ largest Antarctic research station is set to wrap up in the coming days.
Russia Shipped Record 22 Million Tonnes of LNG Through Arctic in 2024
Shipping
February 28, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Shipped Record 22 Million Tonnes of LNG Through Arctic in 2024

Russia continues to use the Arctic as an expanding transport corridor for its hydrocarbon resources. Last year it carried 21.86 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas along the Northern Sea Route, the main shipping lane. This represents an increase of 8.6 percent or 1.73 million tonnes over the previous year.
China’s Navy Drills Near US Allies Seen as Test for Trump
Defense
February 28, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

China’s Navy Drills Near US Allies Seen as Test for Trump

A spate of drills by China’s military in the Indo-Pacific is testing the Trump administration’s commitment to regional security soon after its actions raised doubts about its alliances with European nations.
Coast Guard Shuts Down Puerto Rico Cargo Terminal After Ammonium Nitrate Violations
Shipping
February 28, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Coast Guard Shuts Down Puerto Rico Cargo Terminal After Ammonium Nitrate Violations

The U.S. Coast Guard has taken action against Puerto Nuevo Terminals (PNT) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, suspending the facility’s permit to handle dangerous cargo after discovering unauthorized handling of...
Grain markets got hit hard in Thursday's trade. Will support levels hold or is more selling pressure to be expected?
Grain
February 28, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Grain markets got hit hard in Thursday's trade. Will support levels hold or is more selling pressure to be expected?

Grain markets were lower in Thursday’s trade, partly due to a broad based risk-off trade and partly due to a technical breakdown following the release of the USDA Outlook forum’s projected acres
Tanker Crew Member Injured After ‘Unauthorised Boarding’ in Singapore Strait
News
February 28, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Tanker Crew Member Injured After ‘Unauthorised Boarding’ in Singapore Strait

A crew member on a Singapore-registered chemical tanker was injured due to an "unauthorised boarding" of the vessel on Friday and is being medically evacuated, Singapore's port authority said.