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Chart of the Day - May Wheat
Grain
February 19, 2026
From 
Walsh Trading
 via 
Barchart

Chart of the Day - May Wheat

Has Wheat made a long-term bullish turn, or will this turn out to be a selling opportunity for farmers?
DP World, APM Terminals Partner at Jeddah to Strengthen Red Sea Hub
Ports
February 19, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

DP World, APM Terminals Partner at Jeddah to Strengthen Red Sea Hub

DP World and APM Terminals have formed a strategic partnership at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port, with APM acquiring a 37.5% stake in the Southern Container Terminal. The move strengthens both operators’ positions at a key Red Sea gateway linking Asia, Europe, and Africa, while reinforcing Jeddah’s role in regional trade and integrated logistics.
Shootin' the Bull about a lot of different things
Grain
February 19, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a lot of different things

A tremendous amount of volatility today. Futures appeared to begrudgingly move higher with cash remaining firm.
Denmark Hold Iran-Flagged Containership Over Registration Concerns
Shipping
February 19, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Denmark Hold Iran-Flagged Containership Over Registration Concerns

Denmark's maritime authority said on Thursday it had detained an Iran-flagged container vessel anchored in the Nordic country's waters on the grounds that it was not properly registered.
Corn Slipping Lower on Thursday
Grain
February 19, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Slipping Lower on Thursday

Corn futures are trading with midday losses of 1 to 2 1/2 cents on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up ½ cent to $3.94 1/2. EIA data from this morning showed ethanol production in the week ending on 2/13 at 1.118 million barrels per day, up...
Wheat Rally Continuing on Thursday
Grain
February 19, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rally Continuing on Thursday

The wheat complex is in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are trading 10 to 12 higher so far on the day to lead the bull’s charge. KC HRW futures is joining in on the rally, with futures up 9 to 11 cents so far...

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Why La Niña Modoki poses big crop risks for Argentina's corn and soybeans
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

Why La Niña Modoki poses big crop risks for Argentina's corn and soybeans

Jim Roemer applies his decades of "hands on" observations correlating specific global climatological phenomena impacting the markets for key agricultural crops
Wheat Bounces Double Digits on Monday
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Bounces Double Digits on Monday

Wheat put on double digit gains across the three exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were up 8 to 11 ¾ cents on the day. KC HRW contracts posted gains of 13 1/4 to 14 1/2 cents. MPLS spring wheat futures rallied 6 to 14 ½ cents on the Monday...
Corn Rally Continues as Specs Add to Net Long
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rally Continues as Specs Add to Net Long

Corn futures closed out the Monday session with contracts 2 ¾ to 7 cents higher across the board, as a weaker dollar provided some support. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up 6 1/4 cents at $4.28 1/2. Commitment of Traders data from CFTC showed specs adding...
Soybeans Hold Gains on Monday
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Hold Gains on Monday

The soybean market backed off the early session highs, but still closed the Monday session with contracts anywhere from 3 ¼ to 11 ½ cents higher. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 6 1/4 cents at $9.42. Soymeal futures were down 80 cents to $1.50/ton on the...
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

1/6/25 If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join my email list Sign Up Now . . The Cattle Markets were higher today, with the Hogs down more than another dollar. The Fats gained more than a dollar today. February'25...
Grain Spreads: Funds Defend Position
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Funds Defend Position

Corn Right Back Up
Hogs Make New Low For Recent Down Move
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Hogs Make New Low For Recent Down Move

Hogs work lower
Iran’s Oil Exports Soar to 587M Barrels, Led by China’s Thirst
Shipping
January 6, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Iran’s Oil Exports Soar to 587M Barrels, Led by China’s Thirst

Despite tightening Western sanctions, Iran’s oil exports reached 587 million barrels in 2024, marking a significant 10.75% increase from the previous year, with China emerging as the dominant buyer, according...
Corn Price Strength Should Continue Into 2025
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Scott Strand
 via 
Barchart

Corn Price Strength Should Continue Into 2025

Despite the negative price action on Friday, CME corn futures have enjoyed directional favorable price appreciation during the early winter months or January and December. The price action during the first two days of 2025 was mixed with the curve down sharply on Friday as prices found technical resistance. With...
Shootin' the Bull about the rationing continuing
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about the rationing continuing

I field phone calls from those who could not be more elated that prices are high, with great expectations of even higher.  I get the full spectrum down to the individual or company that knows in commodity production, "what goes up, comes down."
New Year, New Challenges: Taking A Look At What's Impacting Grain Prices
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Angie Setzer
 via 
Barchart

New Year, New Challenges: Taking A Look At What's Impacting Grain Prices

From weather to geopolitics and everything in between, we have no shortages of things to watch.
Grain and Cattle Markets Firm to Start the Week.
Grain
January 6, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Grain and Cattle Markets Firm to Start the Week.

Grain markets were weaker on Friday but have rebounded to start the first full trading week of the year. Can the strength last?