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Corn Slipping to Start Monday
Grain
February 23, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Slipping to Start Monday

Corn price action is down fractionally to 1 1/2 cents so far on Monday morning. Futures were up 1 to 4 cents across the front months on Friday, as March was down 4 ¼ cents last week. Spillover support from gains in wheat was helping. Preliminary open interest was down...
Soybeans Falling Early on Monday
Grain
February 23, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Falling Early on Monday

Soybeans are down 2 to 6 cents so far on Monday morning. Futures were down 3 to 4 cents in the front months, as March was up 4 ½ cents last week. Open interest was down 36,192 contracts in March on Friday, with the rest up 18,174 contracts. The cmdtyView...
How Did Markets Open the Week?
Grain
February 23, 2026
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

How Did Markets Open the Week?

A lot happened that was expected to (US Supreme Court decision and reaction from the White House), and didn't happen that was expected to (military action) since last Friday's close.
Fin Whale Ship Strikes Surge In Chilean Waters
Shipping
February 22, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Fin Whale Ship Strikes Surge In Chilean Waters

Fin whales feeding in Chile's northern bays face escalating threats from ship collisions and fishing nets, making the region a global hotspot for whale strandings. Marine experts warn the deaths threaten climate-critical species.
Dust Storms Hit Plains Wheat: Signs For a New Bull Market?
Grain
February 22, 2026
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

Dust Storms Hit Plains Wheat: Signs For a New Bull Market?

Jim turns bullish on wheat for the first time in years
Greenland Says ‘No Thanks’ To Trump’s Hospital Ship
Defense
February 22, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Greenland Says ‘No Thanks’ To Trump’s Hospital Ship

COPENHAGEN, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday “no thanks” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea of sending a hospital ship to Greenland, a territory that Trump has...

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India and Italy In Talks On Blue Economy, Port Cooperation
Ports
November 30, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

India and Italy In Talks On Blue Economy, Port Cooperation

By Jeanette Rodrigues Nov 30, 2024 (Bloomberg) —Italy is in talks with India to ramp up cooperation in the ship and yacht building industries, Minister of Business and Made in Italy...
Myanmar Navy Fires At Thai Fishing Boats, Detains 31 Fishermen
News
November 30, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Myanmar Navy Fires At Thai Fishing Boats, Detains 31 Fishermen

BANGKOK, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s navy opened fire on a group of Thai fishing vessels on Saturday, causing one fisherman to drown, and detained 31 crew members from one of the boats, a...
“Are colder weather maps for natural gas trading full of post-Thanksgiving Day Stuffing?”
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

“Are colder weather maps for natural gas trading full of post-Thanksgiving Day Stuffing?”

Jim knocks the stuffing out of the other weather forecasters, figuratively speaking
Panama Cancels Ship Registrations After UK’s Shadow Fleet Crackdown
Shipping
November 29, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Panama Cancels Ship Registrations After UK’s Shadow Fleet Crackdown

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has launched expedited cancellation procedures for six Panamanian-flagged vessels recently targeted by UK sanctions. The action follows the ships’ addition to the United Kingdom’s Consolidated...
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Fats Lower - Feeders Higher for 10th Straight Day - Grains were Mixed
Wheat Closes Mixed on Friday
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Closes Mixed on Friday

Wheat faced some pressure on Friday, as the winter wheats were the weakest. Chicago SRW futures were down ½ to 5 ½ cents on the day, with March down 16 ¾ cents this week and 42 ¼ cents on the month. KC HRW contracts were 2 3/4 to 5 ½...
Soybeans Close Mixed Despite Export Data
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Close Mixed Despite Export Data

Soybeans came back off the midday lows into the close, with contracts down 1 to 3 ¾ cents, as January was up ¾. On the week January was up 6 cents, with the contracts down 5 since the end of October. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up...
Corn Pops Out of the Thanksgiving Break
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pops Out of the Thanksgiving Break

Corn finished off the Friday session with contracts anywhere from ¾ to 7 ¼ cents higher, led by the nearbys. March was down just 2 ¼ cents this week, with today’s rebound minimizing the damage. On the month, March was up 7 cents. The national average Cash Corn price from...
Agricultural Prices
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
 via 
Barchart

Agricultural Prices

Agricultural Prices - 2024-11-29
Shootin' the Bull about attempting to pencil out losses
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about attempting to pencil out losses

At the $186.55​ close of June cattle today, it represents a price of $2,611.75 at 1,400lbs per steer.  At today's close of January feeder cattle at $259.20, it represents a price of $2,203.20 at 850lbs per steer, for a difference of $408.55.
Soybeans Slipping Lower Despite Good Sales Data
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Slipping Lower Despite Good Sales Data

Soybeans are trading with 1 to 5 cent losses so far on Friday, despite an export sale announcement and good export sales data. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price up 5 1/4 cents at $9.38 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.40/ton on the day. There were 776 delivery notices...
Corn Taking Back Wednesday Losses as Trade Tensions Ease
Grain
November 29, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Taking Back Wednesday Losses as Trade Tensions Ease

Corn bulls are reverting from Wednesday’s weaker trade that was pressured by some tariff talk. Futures are back up 3 to 6 cents at midday of the short session. There were 111 deliveries issued against December corn futures on First notice day, with 97 stopped by an RJO customer. The...