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Corn Firms into the Wednesday Close
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Firms into the Wednesday Close

Corn futures managed to hold onto some strength on Wednesday, as contracts closed fractionally to a penny higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up ½ cent to $3.94 1/2. USDA's armchair estimate for the US corn balance sheet will be released at Thursday’s Ag Outlook Forum. Ahead...
Soybeans Drift into the Wednesday Close
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Drift into the Wednesday Close

Soybeans failed to hold the early Wednesday strength, as contracts closed fractionally mixed on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 4 cents at $10.64 1/2. Soymeal futures were down $1.90 to $4.50 in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 107 to 132 points higher. Strength...
Grain Spreads: AG Forum Tomorrow
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: AG Forum Tomorrow

Buy the Rumor in Bean Oil?
Walsh Cattle Opportunities - Pure Hedge Division
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Walsh Trading
 via 
Barchart

Walsh Cattle Opportunities - Pure Hedge Division

Low Cost Options, With Limited Risk
CMA CGM Strengthens India Ties with LNG Ship Order and R&D Hub
News
February 18, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

CMA CGM Strengthens India Ties with LNG Ship Order and R&D Hub

CMA CGM is doubling down on India, having finalizing shipbuilding contracts with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for six LNG-powered containerships while launching a dedicated Research & Development hub in the...
Oil Rallies as US–Iran Tensions Flare
News
February 18, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Oil Rallies as US–Iran Tensions Flare

Oil gained the most since October as traders weighed whether talks between the US and Iran will be enough to avert conflict, following a report that American military intervention could come sooner than expected.

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Tuesday's Grain follow through examined
Grain
January 15, 2025
From 
Eugene Graner
 via 
Barchart

Tuesday's Grain follow through examined

Tuesday sees follow-through buying after Friday's crop report. Corn neared $4.80 before retreating, soybeans hit $10.64, while Argentina's heat and delayed rains influence crop forecasts.
Corn Retreats Lower on Tuesday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Retreats Lower on Tuesday

Corn futures saw a Turnaround Tuesday pull back, as futures fell 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys on the session. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 2 ¼ cents at $4.40. Weekly EIA data will be out on Wednesday morning, with most expecting to see...
Wheat Closes Mixed on Tuesday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Closes Mixed on Tuesday

Wheat posted mixed action on Tuesday, hard red contracts the weakest and soft market the strongest. Chicago SRW futures were up 1 to 2 cents on the session. KC HRW settled with fractional losses on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat futures were down 3 to 4 cents in most front months...
Soybeans Pull Back on Turnaround Tuesday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Pull Back on Turnaround Tuesday

The soybean market posted 5 to 6 cent lower trade in most nearby contracts on Tuesday, as January expired up 1 ½ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 6 cents at $9.88. Soymeal futures were back down 30 cents to $2/ton on the day. Soy Oil...
Grain Spreads: No Conviction in Wheat
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: No Conviction in Wheat

Sideways Chop Fest for Now
Shootin' the bull about the curse of a positive basis
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the bull about the curse of a positive basis

What I do know is that backgrounders and under are going to have a very difficult time managing the future.  The positive basis is a curse for backgrounders at the moment with many more cattle to sell in the spring, but the highest price today.
IMO Chief Sees Shadow Fleet Risks Growing
Shipping
January 14, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

IMO Chief Sees Shadow Fleet Risks Growing

The safety risks posed by unregulated oil tankers are rising, and the so-called shadow fleet is a threat to both the maritime environment and seafarers, the head of the United Nations' shipping agency said on Tuesday.
InterManager Launches Campaign to Tackle Criminalization of Seafarers
Shipping
January 14, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

InterManager Launches Campaign to Tackle Criminalization of Seafarers

The maritime industry is being urged to take action to address the alarming rise in criminalization of seafarers. A new campaignInter from InterManager, the international trade association for ship management,...
‘King Corn’ Turns Bullish, Putting Soybean and Wheat Traders on Notice. Can Corn Prices Surpass $5 Next?
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Jim Wycoff
 via 
Barchart

‘King Corn’ Turns Bullish, Putting Soybean and Wheat Traders on Notice. Can Corn Prices Surpass $5 Next?

The USDA cut its corn crop production estimate, sending March corn futures to a nearly seven-month high on Monday.
Corn Fading Lower at Midday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Fading Lower at Midday

Corn futures are posting 1 to 2 cents losses at midday on Turnaround Tuesday, pulling back from early morning strength. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 2 cents at $4.40 1/4. Commitment of Traders data showed a managed money spec funds adding 24,540 contracts to their...
Soybeans Leaking Lower on Turnaround Tuesday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Leaking Lower on Turnaround Tuesday

The soybean market is trading with 1 to 5 cent losses so far on Tuesday. January futures expire today. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 1 3/4 cents at $9.92 1/4. Soymeal futures are back down $2.20/ton on the day. Soy Oil futures are 22 points higher...
Wheat Mixed at Midday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Mixed at Midday

Wheat is showing mixed action so far on Tuesday at midday, with the winter wheats leading the bull’s charge. Chicago SRW futures are up 1 to 2 cents at midday. KC HRW are trading with 2 to 3 gains on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat futures are steady to fractionally lower...