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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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Walsh Cattle Opportunities - Pure Hedge Division
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Walsh Trading
 via 
Barchart

Walsh Cattle Opportunities - Pure Hedge Division

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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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Soybeans Post Rally on USDA Data Day
Grain
January 10, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Post Rally on USDA Data Day

Soybeans closed out the Friday session rallying 9 ¾ to 26 ½ cents across the board, led by the nearbys on bullish USDA data. March was 33 ½ cents higher on the day. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 24 3/4 cents at $9.68 1/4. Soymeal futures...
Wheat Heads into the Weekend Mixed
Grain
January 10, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Heads into the Weekend Mixed

Wheat futures were mixed across the three exchanges on Friday as USDA reports were less friendly for the small grain. Chicago SRW futures were down ½ to 3 ¼ cents in the nearby contracts, with deferreds up ¼ to 5 cents. KC HRW posted Friday gains of 1 ½ to...
Grain Spreads: Suprise, Suprise, Suprise
Grain
January 10, 2025
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Suprise, Suprise, Suprise

Bullish Corn Data Spurs Report Day Rally
Shootin' the Bull about it getting stranger
Grain
January 10, 2025
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about it getting stranger

The resilience of the consumer has been discussed, dragged over the coals, put to bed and now woken back up again for further discussion.
Biden’s Sweeping Sanctions Target Russia’s Oil Exports as Trump Prepares for Office
Shipping
January 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Biden’s Sweeping Sanctions Target Russia’s Oil Exports as Trump Prepares for Office

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration imposed its broadest package of sanctions so far targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues on Friday, in an effort to give Kyiv and Donald Trump's incoming team leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine.
Disabled Tanker ‘Eventin’ Secured in Baltic Sea
Accidents
January 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Disabled Tanker ‘Eventin’ Secured in Baltic Sea

The disabled tanker EVENTIN, potentially part of the so-called shadow fleet, has been brought under control after several hours adrift off the Baltic Sea coast north of Rügen, Germany. The...
U.S. Navy Names New Explorer-Class Ocean Surveillance Ships After Deep-Sea Pioneers
Defense
January 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Navy Names New Explorer-Class Ocean Surveillance Ships After Deep-Sea Pioneers

The U.S. Navy has announced the naming of its newest class of ocean surveillance ships, designating them as the Explorer class, with the first two vessels honoring renowned deep-sea explorers...
Corn Rallying after USDA Slashes Yield
Grain
January 10, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rallying after USDA Slashes Yield

Corn futures are rallying on Friday after a friendly set of USDA numbers were released this morning. Contracts are up 10 to 12 points at midday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 10 3/4 cents at $4.376 1/2. The annual Crop Production report showed the US...
Wheat Holding onto Gains Despite Less Friendly USDA Data
Grain
January 10, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Holding onto Gains Despite Less Friendly USDA Data

Wheat futures are holding up on Friday, with help from the rest of the grains, as contracts are up across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are fractionally higher in the nearby contracts at midday. KC HRW are trading with 1 to 2 cent gains on Friday. MPLS spring wheat...
Soybeans Posting Strength on Bull Friendly USDA Data
Grain
January 10, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Posting Strength on Bull Friendly USDA Data

Soybeans are trading with 16 to 24 cent gains at Friday’s midday, following a USDA yield cuts and tighter stocks. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 22 cents at $9.65 1/2. Soymeal futures are down a dime/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures 229 points higher...
Oil Tankers Back Up Near Yemeni Port After Israel Hits Tugs
Shipping
January 10, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Oil Tankers Back Up Near Yemeni Port After Israel Hits Tugs

(Bloomberg) — An unusually large flotilla of merchant vessels has backed up near Yemen’s Ras Isa port in the Red Sea after Israeli air raids damaged the tugboats needed to...
DP World Hits 100 Million TEU Milestone
Ports
January 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

DP World Hits 100 Million TEU Milestone

UAE-based DP World has reached a significant milestone in global shipping, surpassing 100 million TEUs of container handling capacity across its worldwide operations. The achievement comes after more than $11...