Austin Schroeder on 06/24/2026

Cotton Trading Mostly Lower Early on Wednesday

Cotton prices are down 70 to 97 points on Wednesday, with front month July up 65 points. Futures saw sharp front month losses of 125 to 148 points in the old crop, with other contracts down 12 to 87 points. Crude oil was down another 81 cents/bbl to $73.19. The...Closeup of cotton plant via bobbycri

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Austin Schroeder on 06/23/2026

Cotton Faces Modest Pressure on Tuesday

Cotton futures saw sharp front month losses of 125 to 148 points in the old crop, with other contracts down 12 to 87 points. Crude oil was down another 81 cents/bbl to $73.19. The US dollar index is up another $0.391 at $101.165. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of...Cotton bunches by Ti

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Mild Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.07 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.16%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday amid some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month...Packets of whit

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Cocoa Prices Supported by Heavy Rains in the Ivory Coast

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +20 (+0.44%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +23 (+0.66%). Cocoa prices added to Monday’s sharp rally on Tuesday and posted fresh 6-week highs. Cocoa prices are supported by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast, which...Bar of chocolate by

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Surge as Brazil Rains Disrupt the Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +8.95 (+3.35%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -9 (-0.25%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with arabica rallying sharply to a 6-week high. Renewed rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest and pushing

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Austin Schroeder on 06/23/2026

Cotton Falling on Tuesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 100 to 253 points lower at the midday portion of the session. Crude oil is down another 66 cents/bbl to $73.18. The US dollar index is up another $0.396 at $101.190. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of the US cotton crop planted as...Cotton yarn

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.67%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.90 (+0.20%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month low...Sugar cube pyramid by Artef

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Ivory Coast Weather Concerns Push Cocoa Prices Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +14 (+0.31%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +23 (+0.66%). Cocoa prices added to Monday’s sharp rally today and posted new 6-week highs. Cocoa prices are supported by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast, which have flooded...Cacao by Allybally4b via P

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Jump as Brazil Rains Delay the Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +7.60 (+2.83%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -3 (-0.08%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica sharply higher. Renewed rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest and pushing arabica prices higher. Meteorologist Cli

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Austin Schroeder on 06/23/2026

Cotton Falling on Tuesday Morning

Cotton price action is falling early on Tuesday. Futures rounded out the Monday trade with contracts down 12 to 95 points lower. Crude oil was down another $1.41/bbl to $75.19. The US dollar index was up another $0.152 at $100.770. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of the US cotton...Cott

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Austin Schroeder on 06/23/2026

Cotton Ease Lower on Monday

Cotton futures rounded out the Monday trade with contracts down 12 to 95 points lower. Crude oil was down another $1.41/bbl to $75.19. The US dollar index was up another $0.152 at $100.770. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, 2% behind...Multicolor

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Slumping Crude Oil Pressures Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.24 (-1.77%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.40 (-0.09%). Sugar prices moved lower on Monday, with NY sugar falling sharply to a 2-month low. Monday’s -2% decline in crude oil prices (CLN26 )...Glass jar and bowl wi

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Excessive Rain in the Ivory Coast Boosts Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday closed up +382 (+9.22%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +182 (+5.54%). Cocoa prices surged to 6-week highs on Monday and settled sharply higher as excessive rains in the Ivory Coast have flooded roads, cutting off farmers' access...Cocoa by Ha11o

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Coffee Prices Fall as Brazil Coffee Harvest Resumes

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed down -0.80 (-0.30%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -51 (-1.40%). Coffee prices were under pressure on Monday, with robusta falling sharply to a 1-week low. Coffee prices are sliding on expectations that drier weather in Brazil wi

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Austin Schroeder on 06/22/2026

Cotton Slipping Back Lower on Monday

Cotton futures are trading with losses of 130 points in July on Monday, with other contracts down 20 to 25 points. Crude oil is down another $2.94/bbl to $76.62. The US dollar index is up another $0.157 at $100.775. The Seam reported 3 bales sold on 6/19 at an average...Cotton bunches by Tijana Drn

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Sugar Prices Slide Amid Crude Oil Weakness

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.29 (-2.13%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -2.40 (-0.54%). Sugar prices are sliding today, with NY sugar falling sharply to a 2-month low. Today’s -2% decline in crude oil prices (CLN26 ) has undercut...Many sugar cubes in pile

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Cocoa Prices Surge on Excessive Rain in the Ivory Coast

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +393 (+9.49%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +167 (+5.09%). Cocoa prices are soaring today and posted 6-week highs as excessive rains in the Ivory Coast have flooded roads and cut off farmer access to farms and...Flooded county road by AwakenedEye

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Drier Weather in Brazil Aids Coffee Harvest and Weighs on Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -1.95 (-0.73%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -64 (-1.76%). Coffee prices are under pressure today, with robusta falling sharply to a 1-week low. Coffee prices are sliding on expectations that drier weather in Brazil will allow the coun

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Austin Schroeder on 06/22/2026

Cotton Posting Monday AM Gains

Cotton prices are trading with contracts down 15 points in July but up 30 to 45 points in the front months so far on Monday morning coming out of the long weekend. Futures posted 4 to 85 point losses in most contracts on Thursday, as July was still up 311...Cotton field with closeup by Trisha Downin

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