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Wheat Rallies to Close the Week
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rallies to Close the Week

The wheat complex was in rally mode to round out the week. Chicago SRW futures posted 13 to 14 cent gains at the close, with March up 24 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 6 to 9 cents higher on Friday, as March rallied 29 ¾ cents...
Corn Holds onto Friday Gains
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Holds onto Friday Gains

Corn futures were up 1 to 4 cents across the front months on Friday, as March was down 4 ¼ cents this week. Spillover support from gains in wheat was helping. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 3/4 cent to $3.94 1/4. With just a week...
Soybeans Slip Lower on Friday Following Supreme Court Ruling
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Slip Lower on Friday Following Supreme Court Ruling

Soybeans were down 3 to 4 cents in the front months, as Marc was up 4 ½ cents this week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 7 1/2 cents at $10.76 1/2. Soymeal futures were up $5 to $5.30 in the front months, with March up 60...
Supply Chains Brace for Renewed Turbulence as Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
News
February 20, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Supply Chains Brace for Renewed Turbulence as Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling on Friday striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), setting off a...
Grain Spreads: Cattle vs Grain 1st Quarter 2026
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Cattle vs Grain 1st Quarter 2026

Near Term and Long-Term Calls to Action
Shootin' the Bull about a plethora of factors to consider
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a plethora of factors to consider

In my opinion, a plethora of news, rumors, and potential changes in processing, sent a lot futures traders to the sidelines.

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VIX wins pre-holiday trade
Grain
December 21, 2024
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

VIX wins pre-holiday trade

Cattle-on-Feed released Friday
Vessel In Kerch Strait Sends Distress Signal
News
December 21, 2024
From 
Cindy Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

Vessel In Kerch Strait Sends Distress Signal

MOSCOW, Dec 20 (Reuters) – A vessel called Gam Express has sent a distress signal in the Kerch strait, Russia’s Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office said on Friday. “The Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office controls the...
Italian Deputy PM Salvini Acquitted In Migrant Rescue Boat Case
News
December 21, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Italian Deputy PM Salvini Acquitted In Migrant Rescue Boat Case

By Wladimir Pantaleone and Angelo Amante PALERMO, Italy, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Acourt on Friday acquitted Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of charges of kidnapping over 100 migrants aboard a boat he had...
Chinese Ship Linked To Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage
News
December 21, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Chinese Ship Linked To Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage

STOCKHOLM, Dec 21 (Reuters) – A Chinese bulk carrier that is under investigation following a breach of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea is again moving after sitting still for more than a...
Monster Pacific Storm Unleashes Massive 65-Foot Waves
Shipping
December 21, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Monster Pacific Storm Unleashes Massive 65-Foot Waves

A powerful hurricane-force low pressure system in the North Pacific Ocean is generating extraordinary sea conditions, with significant wave heights reaching 65.77 feet (20 meters), according to the National Weather...
Hogs, Cattle and Feeders End Week with Strong Rallies
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Hogs, Cattle and Feeders End Week with Strong Rallies

Hogs and cattle markets bounce back to end week on a positive note
(Download a free past issue of WeatherWealth) - Soaring cocoa prices and the reasons behind the collapse in soybeans and sugar
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

(Download a free past issue of WeatherWealth) - Soaring cocoa prices and the reasons behind the collapse in soybeans and sugar

As the year winds down, Jim points at some of his favorite trending markets on this round.
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Grains Rallied as The Livestock Markets Recoup Some of the Week's Losses
Grain Spreads: Profit Taking Theme
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Profit Taking Theme

Beans & Meal Surge, Bean Oil Anemic
Wheat Manages to Close Mixed on Friday
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Manages to Close Mixed on Friday

The wheat market went into the weekend on a mixed note, as the soft red contracts failed to push higher. Chicago SRW futures were steady to down 1 ½ cents across the board on the day, as March was down 19 ¼ cents this week. KC HRW contracts were fractionally...
Corn Rallies on Friday
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rallies on Friday

Corn futures closed out the Friday session on a high note, as futures rallied o close out the week. Contracts were up anywhere from a penny to 5 ½ cents. March finished the week with a 4 ¼ cent gain. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up...
Soybeans Push Higher as Meal Rallies on Argentine Dryness Concerns
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Push Higher as Meal Rallies on Argentine Dryness Concerns

The soybean market took back most of the midweek losses on Thursday and Friday, with the latter session closing up 7 to 13 cents. January was still down 13 ¾ cents on the week. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 11 1/4 cents at $9.24 ¾. Soymeal...