Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
The Art of the HedgeCattle behind barn fence by dusanpetkovic via Istock
Wheat Firms Ahead of the Long Weekend
The wheat market closed out the Friday session with contracts steady to slightly higher. The Chicago SRW market was fractionally higher to 1 ¼ cents on the day. March was 8 cents higher on the week. KC HRW closed with contracts fractionally mixed, as March was down 3 ¼ cents...Wheat field on a beaut
Corn Rally into 3-Day Weekend
The corn market rallied on Friday with the nearby contracts up 8 ¼ to 10 cents and other contracts 1 ¼ to 3 ¾ cents higher across the board. March was up 13 ¾ cents on the week. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 9 1/4...A child eating an ear of corn - by vikvarga via Pixabay
Soybeans Rally Back Higher on Friday
Soybeans posted a rally ahead of Monday’s inauguration. Contracts were up 10 to 15 cents in the nearbys, with new crop contracts up 3 ½ to 7 ¾ cents. Nearby March was 8 ¾ cents higher since last Friday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 14 ¼...Soybeans emerging in the spring by
Grains finish the week strongly
Corn, soybean, and wheat prices all closed the week in positive territory following last week’s friendly USDA report.Corn field blue sky by Alberto Masnovo via iStock
Cattle Gameplan February 2025
Hedging OpportunityTwo cows looking at camera by Clara Bastian via iStock
Grain Spreads: Corn Keeps a Rolling
Funds Defend 300K Long Position and Add.Large cornfield with rows of crop by vicvaz via iStock
Shootin'the Bull about tiger traps and input costs
Feed and fuel costs are now sharply higher over just a few weeks ago. Throw in the tremendous rise in retail interest rates and it appears that once again, some of the most expensive beef is being produced today.Cattle by Penny via Pixabay
Wheat Mixed at Midday
The wheat market is mixed at Friday’s midday. The Chicago SRW market is fractionally higher so far on the day. KC HRW is trading with fractional to 1 cent losses at midday. MPLS spring wheat futures are fractionally higher on Friday. The markets and government will be closed on Monday...Baked wheat
Soybeans Rallying Ahead of Inauguration Day
Soybeans are posting a rally heading into President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Contracts are up 15 to 18 cents in the nearbys, with new crop November up 7 ¾ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 16 ½ cents at $9.76. Soymeal futures were $4/ton higher at...Rows of s
Corn Rallying on Friday
The corn market is rallying on Friday’s midday, with contracts up 9 to 10 cents in the front months and new crop December 2 3/4 cents higher. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 9 3/4 cents at $4.49 1/2. The markets and government will be closed...Corn up close - by PixelAnarc
Grain Markets Stabilize Overnight
Grain markets were under pressure in Thursday’s trade but are holding ground this morning. These are the levels to keep an eye on into the last trading day of the week.Open corn cob with green leaves via Kwangmoozaa via iStock
Wheat Mixed on Friday Morning
The wheat market is mixed on Friday morning, with spring wheat the strongest. Wheat futures closed out the Thursday session with losses across the three exchanges. The Chicago SRW market was down 9 to 10 cents on the day. KC HRW posted front month losses of 9 to 10 cents...Field of wheat under a blu
Soybeans Mixed on Friday AM Trade
Soybeans are showing mixed action early on Friday, with front months up 1 to 2 ½ cents and new crop fractionally lower. The soybean market was in sell mode on Thursday, with contracts down 18 to 24 cents in most nearby contracts at the close. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash...Tofu and soybeans
Corn Sneaking Back Higher to Start Friday
The corn market is trading with fractional gains so far on Friday morning. Corn closed out the Thursday session with contracts down 4 to 5 cents across most front months. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 4 1/2 cents at $4.40 3/4. USDA’s Export Sales report...Dirt road thr
Corn Pulls Back on Thursday
Corn closed out the Thursday session with contracts down 4 to 5 cents across most front months. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 4 1/2 cents at $4.40 3/4. A private export sale of 135,000 MT of corn was reported by the USDA to Taiwan this...Pile of yellow corn by ivoris v
Wheat Falls Lower on Thursday
Wheat futures closed out the Thursday session with losses across the three exchanges. The Chicago SRW market was down 9 to 10 cents on the day. KC HRW posted front month losses of 9 to 10 cents as well. MPLS spring wheat futures were 6 to 7 cents in the...Wheat field under cloudy blue sky by Beth Ma
Soybeans Collapse on Thursday, as South American Weather Turns Wetter
The soybean market was in sell mode on Thursday, with contracts down 18 to 24 cents in most nearby contracts at the close. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 23 1/4 cents at $9.60 1/2. Soymeal futures were $$6.50 to $7/ton lower to close out the day....soybeans in a bowl by Pu
Grain and Livestock Markets Retreat, Is the Rally at Risk?
Grain and livestock markets started the week with strength but started to show signs of near-term exhaustion in Thursday’s trade. Is the rally at risk of coming to an end?Ear of corn - by Couleur via Pixabay
Corn in the Red at Midday, Off the Lows
Corn is trading with midday weakness at Thursday’s midday, with contracts down 3 to 4 cents pulling off early morning lows. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 3 3/4 cents at $4.40 1/4. A private export sale of 135,000 MT of corn was reported by the...Corn, blue sky - by Ski