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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Falls Back on Thursday
Corn futures were down 9 to 15 cents in the front months on Thursday, falling with the rest of the grain complex as very few details were announced out of the Trump/Xi meeting. May futures expired today. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 13 cents to $4.27....
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Longs Retreat on Thursday
The wheat complex was under pressure with the rest of the grains on Thursday, as the Trump/Xi meeting yielded very few headlines for any potential ag purchases. Chicago SRW futures were down 11 3/4 to 18 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures were leading the charge, with 11...
From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Selling in the Grains Could Be the New Theme - Cattle Markets Take a Breath as 265 Traded in the Cash Market Yesterday
From
Walsh Trading
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Barchart
DEC-MAR SOYBEAN OIL SPREAD (ZLZ26-ZLH27) - WALSH PURE SPREADER
WALSH PURE SPREADER - Pure Hedge Division
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Trump Says China Offered to Help on Iran
US President Donald Trump signaled China is willing to support negotiations with Iran, as he pushes for a diplomatic resolution to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after a commercial vessel was apparently seized near the United Arab Emirates.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Details of Trump’s Nuclear Battleship Emerge in New Navy Shipbuilding Blueprint
The U.S. Navy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan is offering the clearest picture yet of the Trump administration’s new battleship program, revealing a nuclear-powered surface combatant designed around hypersonic weapons,...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about a Two-Headed top
I anticipate feeder cattle to trade down to the lows made in mid-March per respective contract month.
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From
Reuters
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gCaptain
US-Iran Peace Hopes Fade As Trump Scraps Talks
By Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) – Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran faded on Sunday, as efforts to revive talks stalled and...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
US Says Navy Intercepted Iran-Linked Vessel in Arabian Sea
By Sam Kim and Tony Czuczka Apr 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US naval forces intercepted a sanctioned vessel in the Arabian Sea on Saturday as part of the Trump administration’s blockade of...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Iran War Leaves Seafarers Stranded In The Gulf
By Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, April 24 (Reuters) – Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Strait of Hormuz Remains Near-Empty With Just A Few Iran Ships Moving
By Prejula Prem and Julian Lee Apr 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Strait of Hormuz remains largely empty of merchant ships, with only a few Tehran-linked vessels moving through the waterway, following...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
France Reaffirms Efforts To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz
April 25 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on Saturday that he was focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the head of TotalEnergies TTEF.PA warned of global...
From
Brady Sidwell
via
Barchart
KC wheat rally breaks out above triple top, cattle bottom
EF4 Tornado hits our town of Enid, Oklahoma
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
India Mulls Options On Iran Port Stake Before Sanctions Kick In
By Sudhi Ranjan Sen and Mihir Mishra Apr 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –India is considering various options regarding its stake in the Chabahar port in Iran, including temporarily divesting from it, ahead...
From
Darren Carlat
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Barchart
When Seasonality and Geopolitics Collide: A Turning Point for Ag Markets
Grain markets typically build into seasonal highs over the coming months, but this year’s rally has been accelerated by geopolitical disruption. With prices already stretched, the market may be more vulnerable to normalization than further expansion.
From
Jim Roemer
via
Barchart
When the Sky Turned Black: A Century of Great Plains Drought and Wheat Prices
Will this history repeat itself?
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Close with Modest Strength on Friday
Soybeans futures closed Friday with contracts steady to 4 cents higher, as May settled the week with a 3 ½ cent loss and November down ¾ cent. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 4 3/4 cents at $11.02. Soymeal futures were up 40 cents to $3.70 in...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Sees Profit Taking on Friday
The wheat complex was lower across the winter wheat contracts on Friday, with Spring wheat holding up. Chicago SRW futures were steady to 3 ½ cents lower on the day, with May up 17 cents this week. KC HRW futures were down 5 ¼ to 10 cents on the session,...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Post Mixed Trade on Friday, As New Crop Firms
Corn futures posted mixed trade, with contracts down ½ cent to 2 cents higher. Mar was up 6 ¼ cents on the week, with December up 7 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1/2 cent at $4.20 3/4. Commitment of Traders data showed spec funds...