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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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Corn Extending Bounce on Friday AM Trade
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Extending Bounce on Friday AM Trade

Corn futures are trading with contracts up 3 to 4 cents on Friday morning. The corn market took back most of the losses from Wednesday, with contracts closing steady 3 ½ cents higher on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 5,002 contracts. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView...
Soybean Bounce Continues into Friday Morning
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybean Bounce Continues into Friday Morning

The soybean market is trading with 8 to 9 cent gains on early on Friday trade. Soybeans recouped some of the losses from Wednesday, as contracts closed with gains of anywhere from 4 ¾ to 13 ½ cents across the board, led by the nearbys. Preliminary open interest was down...
Wheat Mixed on Friday Morning
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Mixed on Friday Morning

Wheat futures are showing mixed trade on Friday morning, with contracts on either side of unch. The wheat complex failed to join in on the rest of the grain bounce on Thursday, heading to some fresh lows. Chicago SRW futures were steady to down 8 ¼ cents across the board...
Grain Markets Firm Despite a Risk Off Trade in the Outside Markets
Grain
December 20, 2024
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Grain Markets Firm Despite a Risk Off Trade in the Outside Markets

Soybeans are working their way back to the breakdown point from the earlier in the week. Is the bottom in?
U.S. Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Production Decision Expected This Week After Multi-Year Delay
Defense
December 20, 2024
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Production Decision Expected This Week After Multi-Year Delay

In a major step for the U.S. Coast Guard’s efforts to construct its first heavy icebreaker in 50 years, the production decision by the Department of Homeland Security is expected this week.
Imminent EU Climate Rule for Ships Is Set to Add to Fuel Bills
News
December 20, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Imminent EU Climate Rule for Ships Is Set to Add to Fuel Bills

A European Union rule designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping is about to start adding to the industry’s fuel bills.
Hogs Start out strong and Works Lower
Grain
December 19, 2024
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Hogs Start out strong and Works Lower

Hogs continue to struggle
Wheat Falls Lower on Thursday
Grain
December 19, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falls Lower on Thursday

The wheat complex failed to join in on the rest of the grain bounce on Thursday, heading to some fresh lows. Chicago SRW futures were steady to down 8 ¼ cents across the board led by the front months. KC HRW contracts were 2 to 5 3/4 cents lower on...
Corn Bulls Rally Back on Thursday
Grain
December 19, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Bulls Rally Back on Thursday

The corn market took back most of the losses from Wednesday, with contracts closing steady 3 ½ cents higher. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up 3 1/4 cents at $4.11 1/4. Export Sales data released this morning showed a total of 1.175 MMT of 2024/25 corn...
Soybeans Claw Back Some Gains as Products Pop
Grain
December 19, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Claw Back Some Gains as Products Pop

Soybeans recouped some of the losses from Wednesday, as contracts closed with gains of anywhere from 4 ¾ to 13 ½ cents across the board, led by the nearbys. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 11 cents at $9.12. Soymeal futures were up $3.10 to $4.90/ton. Soy...
Shootin' the Bull about a lot of concern developing
Grain
December 19, 2024
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a lot of concern developing

Of concern today is a story from Zero Hedge about frozen French fry producer Lamb Weston.
Grain Markets Under Pressure: Corn Struggles to Detach from Soybean Sell-off
Grain
December 19, 2024
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

Grain Markets Under Pressure: Corn Struggles to Detach from Soybean Sell-off

Markets Now with Michelle Rook and Darin Newsom analyzes the recent sell-off in grain and livestock futures, focusing on soybeans and cattle. Key factors discussed include the weakening Brazilian real, biodiesel policy uncertainty, and global economic concerns. The segment also examines the recent stock market decline and the impact of the Fed's rate cut guidance.