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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

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Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Walsh Trading
 via 
Barchart

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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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The USDA’s Big Surprise: How Crop Reductions Will Likely Impact Grain Prices
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Angie Setzer
 via 
Barchart

The USDA’s Big Surprise: How Crop Reductions Will Likely Impact Grain Prices

A big cut to last year's production figures has changed the dynamic, looking at what it all might mean.
Chinese Fishing Vessel ‘Liberated’ from Somali Pirates
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Chinese Fishing Vessel ‘Liberated’ from Somali Pirates

A Chinese-owned fishing vessel has been liberated following an armed robbery off Somalia’s northeastern Puntland coast, according to information from the Chinese Embassy to Somalia. The incident is the latest...
UK Issues Safety Warning After Three Fatal Dive Boat Accidents in Red Sea
Accidents
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

UK Issues Safety Warning After Three Fatal Dive Boat Accidents in Red Sea

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has raised serious concerns about the safety of Egyptian dive boats operating in the Red Sea following a series of tragic accidents that...
New Sanctions to Test Russia’s Shadow Fleet Resilience
Shipping
January 13, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

New Sanctions to Test Russia’s Shadow Fleet Resilience

Sweeping U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil industry will make it more expensive for Moscow to sell its oil and complicate sea-borne crude exports due to restrictions on tankers, analysts and traders said on Monday.
Corn Strength Pushing Higher at Midday
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Strength Pushing Higher at Midday

The Corn market is showing strong trade on Monday, with contracts up 4 to 7 cents so far. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 4 1/2 cents at $4.42. Export Inspections data showed a total of 1.44 MMT (56.73 mbu) of corn shipped in the week...
Soybeans Rallying at Monday’s Midday
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rallying at Monday’s Midday

Soybeans are rallying on Monday, with contracts starting the week off with 14 to 18 cent gains and soon to expire Jan up 21 ¾. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 17 1/2 cents at $9.86 1/2. Soymeal futures are back up $7.30/ton on the day. Soy...
Wheat Bulls Pushing Higher on Monday
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Bulls Pushing Higher on Monday

The wheat market is in rally mode on Monday, joining in on the rest of the grains. Chicago SRW futures are rallying double digits, up 10 to 13 cents at midday. KC HRW is posting 7 to 8 cent higher trade so far on Monday. MPLS spring wheat futures are...
Grounded Bulk Carrier Refloated in Delaware River
Accidents
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Grounded Bulk Carrier Refloated in Delaware River

The Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier Algoma Verity has been successfully refloated after running aground in the Delaware River and is now safely moored at Tioga Marine Terminal at the Port of...
Is this the Start of a Bigger Rally in Grain Markets?
Grain
January 13, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Is this the Start of a Bigger Rally in Grain Markets?

A bullish surprise in US production numbers from Friday’s USDA report has reignited the optimism for higher prices. How much more upside is left?
Sources: U.S. Probe Finds China Unfairly Dominates Shipbuilding, Paving Way for Penalties
Shipbuilding
January 13, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Sources: U.S. Probe Finds China Unfairly Dominates Shipbuilding, Paving Way for Penalties

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has concluded that China uses unfair policies and practices to dominate the global maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors, three sources familiar with the results of a months-long trade investigation told Reuters.
Canada’s HMCS Margaret Brooke Embarks on Historic Antarctic Mission
Defense
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Canada’s HMCS Margaret Brooke Embarks on Historic Antarctic Mission

The Royal Canadian Navy’s Arctic patrol vessel HMCS Margaret Brooke has departed Halifax on Operation PROJECTION 2025, marking the first-ever circumnavigation of South America and Antarctic visit by a Canadian...
Port Strike Averted, But U.S. Import Surge Expected to Continue
Ports
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port Strike Averted, But U.S. Import Surge Expected to Continue

A potential crisis at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been averted as the International Longshoremen’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year labor agreement, preventing what...