Austin Schroeder on 07/03/2026

Soybeans Square Up Heading into the Holiday Weekend

Soybeans closed with front month losses of ½ to 5 ½ cents, as back months were 1 ½ to 4 ¼ cents lower. August managed to hold on for just a tick loss this week, with November down 8 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up...Handfull of soybeans via Pixabay

A Austin Schroeder
Austin Schroeder on 07/03/2026

Wheat Closes Mixed on Thursday

The wheat complex saw mixed trade on Thursday, with the HRW market holding up. Chicago SRW contracts saw fractional to 1 ½ cent losses on Thursday, as September was up a dime this week. KC HRW futures saw 1 ¾ to 3 ¾ cents gains at the close, with September...Field of wheat at golden hour by Bruno vi

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Austin Schroeder on 07/03/2026

Corn Heads into the July 4th Weekend Mixed

Corn futures were mixed on Thursday, with front months ¼ to 4 cents higher and deferreds down as much as 2 3/4 cents. September was up just 1 ¼ on the 4-day week, with December steady. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 1/4 cent higher at $3.93 3/4....Ear of corn - by Couleur via Pi

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Chris Swift on 07/02/2026

Shootin' the Bull about no Aesop's fable

In my opinion, the first half of this year's higher trading is no Aesop's fable of "The boy who cried Wolf".Cattle by Penny via Pixabay

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Austin Schroeder on 07/02/2026

Wheat Posting Mixed Midday Trade

The wheat complex is showing mixed trade as we head into a 3-day weekend. Chicago SRW contracts are fractionally to 2 cents in the red on the day. KC HRW futures are trading with midday gains of 1 to 2 cents. There were 38 deliveries against July KC wheat overnight,...Wheat field under cloudy blue s

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Austin Schroeder on 07/02/2026

Corn Pulling Back to Mixed Midday Trade

Corn futures are mixed on Thursday, with front months steady to 2 1/4 cents higher and deferreds down as much as 1 ½ cents. There were 262 delivery notices against July corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is ½ cent higher at $3.93 3/4. The market will...Pile of yellow cor

A Austin Schroeder
Austin Schroeder on 07/02/2026

Soybeans Heading into the Long Weekend with Mixed Trade

Soybeans are up 1 to 3 cents in the front months on Thursday, with near crop down 1 to 2 cents. There were 30 deliveries against July soybeans overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 2 cents at $10.87 1/4. Soymeal futures are steady to $1.20 higher,...Bowl of frozen edamame b

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on 07/02/2026

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Austin Schroeder on 07/02/2026

Wheat Showing Early Thursday Gains

Wheat is trading with Thursday morning gains across most contracts of 2 to 4 cents. The wheat complex was higher across the three exchanges on Wednesday. Chicago SRW contracts were 4 to 11 ¼ cents higher on the Wednesday session. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, down just 244...Wheat

A Austin Schroeder
Austin Schroeder on 07/02/2026

Corn Gains Extending to Thursday Morning, as Traders Square Up for 3-day Weekend

Corn price action is 2 to 4 ½ cents higher so far on Thursday morning. Futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 3 to 8 ¼ cents higher, as the front months were the leaders. Open interest was down 6,265 contracts on Wednesday, mainly in December (-9,264), implying modest short covering....Sweet Cor

A Austin Schroeder
Austin Schroeder on 07/02/2026

Soybeans Showing Strength Ahead of July 4th Holiday

Soybeans are 5 to 6 ½ cents higher so far on Thursday morning trade. Futures posted gains of 3 to 9 ½ cents across most contracts, led by the front months on Wednesday. Open interest suggested new buying, up 11,141 contracts. There were 30 deliveries against July soybeans overnight. The...Tofu made

A Austin Schroeder
Austin Schroeder on 07/02/2026

Soybeans See First of the Month Strength on Wednesday

Soybeans posted gains of 3 to 9 ½ cents across most contracts, led by the front months on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 15 1/4 cents at $10.85 1/4. Soymeal futures were steady to $1.90 higher, with Soy Oil futures mixed from 28 points higher...Young soybean crop wi

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Austin Schroeder on 07/02/2026

Corn Extends Post-USDA Bounce to Wednesday

Corn futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 3 to 8 ¼ cents higher, as the front months were the leaders. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 7 cents higher at $3.92 1/4. EIA’s weekly update showed a total of 1.117 million barrels per day of ethanol production in...Corn with green

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