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Wheat Rallies on Wednesday
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rallies on Wednesday

The wheat complex was in bounce back mode on Wednesday, with gains across all three markets.. Chicago SRW futures were up 9 to 10 cents at the close. KC HRW futures led the bull’s charge, with contracts up 11 to 12 ¼ cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat saw...
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...

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No Bull | The Five Spot
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Susan Stroud
 via 
Barchart

No Bull | The Five Spot

1 | One Big Surprise The biggest surprise of USDA's January data dump was a notable decline in both corn and soybean yield for the U.S. 2024 crop, falling well below pre-report estimates and marking two of the largest Nov-to-Jan drops on record. 2024 final corn yield fell 3.8bpa month-on-month...
Who are the Funds in Commodity Markets and What Might They Do in 2025?
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

Who are the Funds in Commodity Markets and What Might They Do in 2025?

A question on social media asked, "Who are the funds?". A solid query given all the chatter about the word in terms of market activity.
Hedge funds have their highest net long position in Corn and Feeder Cattle for the past 52 weeks.  Wheat and Soybean Meal are at their lowest level.
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Darren Carlat
 via 
Barchart

Hedge funds have their highest net long position in Corn and Feeder Cattle for the past 52 weeks. Wheat and Soybean Meal are at their lowest level.

The Commitment of Traders (COT) report, issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), offers a weekly snapshot of the positions taken by different market participants in the U.S. futures markets.
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Livestock and Grain Markets - Sell Them All?
Navy Names Two New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers After Presidents Clinton and Bush
Defense
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Navy Names Two New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers After Presidents Clinton and Bush

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro revealed that two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers will be named USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and USS George W. Bush...
Hogs Rally to Resistance
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Hogs Rally to Resistance

Hogs Test Resistance and pulls back
Wheat Bulls Pushing Higher on Monday
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Bulls Pushing Higher on Monday

The wheat market was in rally mode on Monday, joining in on the rest of the grains. Chicago SRW futures were up double digits, with gains of 12 to 14 ¼ cents at midday. KC HRW posted 9 to 11 gains on Monday. MPLS spring wheat futures closed with gains...
Soybeans Rally into the Close on Monday
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rally into the Close on Monday

Soybeans put on a rally on Monday, as buying fallout from Friday’s USDA reports continued. Contracts were up another 20 to 28 cents across most contracts. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 26 1/4 cents at $9.94 1/2. Soymeal futures were back up $9.30/ton on the day....
Corn Extends Post USDA Rally into Monday
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Extends Post USDA Rally into Monday

The Corn market shot higher again on Monday, with contracts up 6 to 8 cents in follow through buying from the tighter balance sheets USDA left on Friday. Basis did back off, as the national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up 5 cents at $4.42 1/2. Export Inspections...
Grain Spreads: Meal Plan
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Meal Plan

Continuation Rally
US Sanctions on Russia Ripple Through Tanker Market
Shipping
January 13, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

US Sanctions on Russia Ripple Through Tanker Market

Oil tanker rates jumped on Monday as the Biden Administration’s sanctions on Russia’s petroleum trade threaten to cut the supply of ships while forcing traders to seek alternative sources of crude.
Shootin' the Bull about some soul searching
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about some soul searching

Cattle feeders had to find relief somewhere. Not bidding up for feeder steers is about the only thing in their control, and it seems to have been their market of preference. Previous recommendations to fix some variable input costs are of benefit now that prices have risen further.