One Dimensional Trading Strategies
An evaluation of multi-dimensional trading in canola and energy markets. Learn why spread analysis outperforms single-contract strategies.Rapeseed field by Nikolay Zaborskikh via Shutterstock
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
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
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
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
Agricultural Prices
Agricultural Prices2026-07-02
Crop Progress
Crop Progress2026-07-02
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
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
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
Grain Stocks
Grain Stocks2026-07-02
Acreage
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Grain Crushings
Grain Crushings2026-07-02
Fats and Oils
Fats and Oils2026-07-02
Another Record-High Crush for Soybeans Says Meal Prices Are a Value-Buy Here
September soybean meal futures present a value-buying opportunity on more price strength.Handfull of soybeans via Pixabay
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
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
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
Which Version of "Independence Day" Will the Markets Choose Thursday?
There is plenty for the markets to take in this last trading day of the week.The White House at sunset by idesignimages via iStock
Wheat Extends Post-USDA Report Gains to Wednesday’s Close
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. KC HRW futures saw 4 ¾ to 12 ¼ cent gains across the board on Wednesday. MPLS spring wheat was 9 ¾ to 13 ½...Wheat and bread on a table by scorpp via iSto