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From
Ben DiCostanzo
via
Barchart
Cattle Futures Break Down in Front of Cattle on Feed
Cattle markets break down to end week on a sour note

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...

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...

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...

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...

From
Sean Lusk
via
Barchart
Grain Spreads: Cattle vs Grain 1st Quarter 2026
Near Term and Long-Term Calls to Action

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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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...

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...

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...

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?

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.
