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Corn Close Mixed as Ethanol Production Improves
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Close Mixed as Ethanol Production Improves

Corn futures posted mixed action at the Wednesday close, with contracts within a penny of either side of unchanged. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a penny to $4.40. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows expected precipitation totals aof 1 to 3 inches across much of the Corn...
Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday

The wheat complex followed Tuesday’s limit gains with the three exchanges lower on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures closed with contracts steady to 3 ½ cents lower. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¾ to 7 ¾ cents at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 4 to 4 ¼ cents...
Grain Spreads: Funds long 900K in Grain Complex
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Funds long 900K in Grain Complex

Big Long Tested?
Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal
Shipbuilding
May 13, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal

The U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious Arctic fleet expansion took another major step forward Wednesday as Davie Defense announced it has finalized a $3.5 billion contract to build five new Arctic...
Shootin' the Bull about a lot of exceptional factors at play
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a lot of exceptional factors at play

Exceptional volatility and price expanse continued today.
Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit
Grain
May 13, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit

Soybeans are posting with 4 to 7 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 6 1/4 cents at $11.67. Soymeal futures are up $6.10 to $8.10, with Soy Oil futures 48 points lower in the July contract. President Trump landed in...

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Soybeans Rallying Early on Monday Morning
Grain
May 11, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rallying Early on Monday Morning

Soybeans are showing 8 to 15 cent gains across the front months on Monday. Futures were back to higher trade on Friday, with contracts 10 to 17 ¼ cents in the green at the close. July was 4 ¾ cents higher on the week, with November up 6 ¾ cents....
US, Iran Far Apart in Talks to End War and Reopen Hormuz
News
May 11, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

US, Iran Far Apart in Talks to End War and Reopen Hormuz

The US and Iran remain far apart on a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump calling the Islamic Republic’s reply to his proposed peace plan unworkable.
Second Qatari LNG tanker Heads Through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran War Continues, Data Shows
News
May 11, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Second Qatari LNG tanker Heads Through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran War Continues, Data Shows

A second Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker is transiting the Strait of Hormuz days after the first such cargo crossed under an arrangement involving Iran and Pakistan, highlighting how cargoes are crossing the waterway on a case-by-case basis amid ongoing conflict risks.
Russia-linked LNG Carrier ‘Merkuriy’ Loads at Arctic Hub, Expanding Shadow Fleet Capacity
Shipping
May 11, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Russia-linked LNG Carrier ‘Merkuriy’ Loads at Arctic Hub, Expanding Shadow Fleet Capacity

The LNG carrier Merkuriy, recently reflagged to Russia alongside three other tankers, has been observed loading liquefied natural gas at the Saam floating storage unit (FSU), satellite imagery and automatic identification system (AIS) data show. The vessels are serving the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project.
Trump Says Iran’s Response to U.S. Peace Proposal is Unacceptable
News
May 10, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Says Iran’s Response to U.S. Peace Proposal is Unacceptable

By Nayera Abdallah (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks to end the war, as two ships were allowed to pass through the blockaded Strait...
Soybeans and Soybean Oil Analysis
Grain
May 10, 2026
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans and Soybean Oil Analysis

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
First Qatar LNG Shipment Moves Through Hormuz Since War Started
News
May 10, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

First Qatar LNG Shipment Moves Through Hormuz Since War Started

By Stephen Stapczynski and Weilun Soon (Bloomberg) A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar appears to have transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the country’s first export out of the...
UK Deploys Warship To Middle East For Potential Hormuz Mission
Defense
May 9, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

UK Deploys Warship To Middle East For Potential Hormuz Mission

LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) – Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of...
Qatari LNG Tanker Sailing Towards Hormuz Strait
Shipping
May 9, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Qatari LNG Tanker Sailing Towards Hormuz Strait

May 9 (Reuters) – Qatari LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat was sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after departing Qatar’s Ras Laffan en route to Port Qasim in Pakistan, according to LSEG shipping data. A...
How to Build a Spread Watch List Using Historical Seasonality and Fundamental Drivers
Grain
May 9, 2026
From 
Darren Carlat
 via 
Barchart

How to Build a Spread Watch List Using Historical Seasonality and Fundamental Drivers

This article explains how traders can build stronger spread watch lists by combining historical seasonality with current market fundamentals.
Wheat Bounce Higher into the Weekend
Grain
May 8, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Bounce Higher into the Weekend

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 5 3/4 to 7 3/4 cents higher to round out the week, with July down 18 ¾ cents from last Friday. KC HRW futures were 7 3/4 to 11 1/4 cents in...
Soybeans Recover Higher on Friday
Grain
May 8, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Recover Higher on Friday

Soybeans were back to higher trade on Friday, with contracts 10 to 17 ¼ cents in the green at the close. July was 4 ¾ cents higher on the week, with November up 6 ¾ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 15 3/4 cents at $11.40...