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Market Commentary: Markets Await Xi-Trump Meeting Outcome, Export Sales Disappoint

What You Need to Know Today: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the White House today as part of a highly anticipated three-day visit to the United States, marking his first visit to Washington in eleven years. Trade is expected to feature prominently in discussions with President Trump,...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $5.275/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Wheat closed at $7.07/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $13.175/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $372.4/short ton, up $1.8 fr...

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The Farm at the Edge of the World: American Agriculture and a Global Reckoning

Key Takeaways: The United States shifted from a decades-long agricultural trade surplus to a growing deficit, reaching roughly forty-one to forty-four billion dollars in recent fiscal years, a structural change rather than a cyclical dip. Brazil has overtaken the United States as the leading s...

Transportation Perspectives - 24 September

Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets are steady/firmer this week with Handysize vessels making the biggest gains.  In particular, strong grain demand has improved Handysize rates, along with charterers dipping down into the smaller vessel classes after the recent Panamax and Supra/Ultramax ral...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $5.275/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Wheat closed at $7.07/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $13.175/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $372.4/short ton, up $1.8 fr...

soy-oilseeds livestock farm-inputs

The Farm at the Edge of the World: American Agriculture and a Global Reckoning

Key Takeaways: The United States shifted from a decades-long agricultural trade surplus to a growing deficit, reaching roughly forty-one to forty-four billion dollars in recent fiscal years, a structural change rather than a cyclical dip. Brazil has overtaken the United States as the leading s...

Transportation Perspectives - 24 September

Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets are steady/firmer this week with Handysize vessels making the biggest gains.  In particular, strong grain demand has improved Handysize rates, along with charterers dipping down into the smaller vessel classes after the recent Panamax and Supra/Ultramax ral...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $5.29/bushel, down $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Wheat closed at $7.085/bushel, down $0.0875 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $13.18/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $370.6/short ton, down $0.1...

Livestock Round Up: Quick Hits – Elections, Beef Imports, Xi Meeting and ICE

Officials from the Trump Administration are reportedly considering rolling back the Administration’s beef import plan as there is a growing panic about the midterm elections. The proposal to reduce the 300,000 MT of beef imports – 100,000 MT for September – is being discussed...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $5.29/bushel, down $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Wheat closed at $7.085/bushel, down $0.0875 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $13.18/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $370.6/short ton, down $0.1...

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Market Commentary: The Devil Is in the Details

Markets have no shortage of headlines today, but the reaction depends on what sits underneath them. Strong economic growth comes with renewed inflation pressure. Higher crude inventories do little to solve tight diesel supplies. Rain is delaying one crop while helping another, and trade expecta...

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DDGS Price Outlook Turns Bullish

Key Takeaways:  DDGS prices have been pushing higher this summer as corn, soybean meal, and other feedstuff values have surged amid strong export demand and supply concerns. WPI’s models anticipate additional gains for DDGS values heading into early 2027, with FOB plant prices reach...

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China’s Push for Corn Self-Sufficiency

Key Takeaways: China has made significant progress toward corn self-sufficiency, with production projected to reach a record 307.0 MMT in 2026/27 while imports have fallen sharply from their 29.5 MMT peak in 2020/21. Strengthening food security has become an important priority for China, with...

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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 14–18 September 2026 The Russian grain market remained bearish during the second week of September, although the market is attempting to establish a bottom as trading is now dominated by new-crop supplies. Logistics remain a major factor. Farms and traders located b...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 23 September)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $5.3675/bushel, down $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Wheat closed at $7.1725/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $13.255/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $370.7/short ton, up $2...

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