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Market Commentary: Grain Markets Awaiting New Catalysts

What You Need to Know Today:  Iran has developed an initial draft plan that would prohibit U.S. and Israeli ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, increasing concerns over potential disruptions to global energy trade. Although no restrictions have been enacted, the proposal adds anot...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.62/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.3125/bushel, down $0.11 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.7775/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $316.6/short ton, up $1 from yest...

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EU Marks Paradigm Shift with Cattle

For years, the EU treated its cows, pigs, and broilers mainly as a source of emissions to be reduced. This week the European Commission gave them a new job title: "critical infrastructure." According to the EU’s official livestock strategy presented in Strasbourg, France, livestock underp...

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Wool Economics: A Missing U.S. Value Chain

Wool is one of the most misunderstood U.S. agricultural commodities. Fine wool in the 17–21 micron range commands premium prices in luxury apparel, technical outdoor gear, and high-end knitwear, while coarser wool is gaining support as building codes and standards shift toward natural-fib...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.62/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.3125/bushel, down $0.11 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.7775/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $316.6/short ton, up $1 from yest...

livestock

EU Marks Paradigm Shift with Cattle

For years, the EU treated its cows, pigs, and broilers mainly as a source of emissions to be reduced. This week the European Commission gave them a new job title: "critical infrastructure." According to the EU’s official livestock strategy presented in Strasbourg, France, livestock underp...

livestock

Wool Economics: A Missing U.S. Value Chain

Wool is one of the most misunderstood U.S. agricultural commodities. Fine wool in the 17–21 micron range commands premium prices in luxury apparel, technical outdoor gear, and high-end knitwear, while coarser wool is gaining support as building codes and standards shift toward natural-fib...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.6/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.4225/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.7475/bushel, down $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $315.6/short ton, down $2.8 f...

Transportation Perspectives - 6 August

Key Takeaways: Global freight markets are mixed this week with Capesize and Panamax vessel seeing strong performance, primarily on iron ore demand and U.S. Gulf and ECSA grain demand.  Handysize and, to a lesser extent, Supramax vessels are trading lower as charterers focus on larger vess...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.6/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.4225/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.7475/bushel, down $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $315.6/short ton, down $2.8 f...

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Market Commentary: Caution Beneath the Headlines

There are plenty of major headlines moving across the markets today, but the reaction beneath them remains cautious. Crude oil is holding steady despite reports of progress involving the Strait of Hormuz, corn and soybeans remain tied to changing weather forecasts, and wheat continues to weigh...

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Sugarcane: The World’s Most Abundant Crop but Often Overlooked

Key Takeaways: Sugarcane is the world’s largest crop by total production volume, surpassing major commodities such as corn, wheat, and soybeans, and supplies roughly 80 percent of global sugar production. Sugarcane’s perennial growth cycle allows farmers to harvest multiple crops f...

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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 27–31 July 2026 Russian grain prices declined sharply during the week under review as new-crop supplies entered the market and demand weakened. Corn and barley prices declined, while both milling and feed wheat and rye experienced larger losses. The harvest campaign...

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Market Commentary: Improved Weather Outlook, Possible Iran Deal Send Grains, Oil Lower

What You Need to Know Today: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the U.S. and Iran could “today or tomorrow” reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the Secretary’s claims, an attack on a vessel off the Omani coast suggests plenty of risk remains in forming a lo...

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Livestock Industry Margins

Beef packer margins slipped modestly for the first time in four weeks, declining $15/head to -$78 as fed cattle prices firmed while boxed beef values continued to weaken. The Choice cutout eased another $2.63/cwt to $364.69, while dressed cattle prices fell only $2.76/cwt to $362.25/cwt, limiti...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.655/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.385/bushel, down $0.125 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.7775/bushel, down $0.145 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $318.4/short ton, down $3.2...

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