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Global Soybean Crush Margin Forecasts

Key Takeaways:  Continued domestic demand for soyoil in the U.S. will drive prices higher and create a firmer outlook for global soybean values and crush margins. U.S. soyoil prices are set to increase 13-16 percent over the next four months as the domestic demand expansion takes hold. Th...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.695/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close.  Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.775/bushel, up $0.325 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $12.0175/bushel, up $0.1075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $320/short ton, up $3.7 from yes...

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Market Commentary: The Bulls Are Back in Town?

After spending much of the year searching for a reason to stay, the bulls suddenly have several. Grain markets have strengthened, wheat is leading the charge, outside markets are becoming more supportive, and geopolitical and weather risks are once again demanding attention. Does that mean the...

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Cover Crops Gain Momentum as a Tool to Improve Soil Health

Key Takeaways: Cover crops are gaining adoption as farmers seek to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and build more resilient cropping systems. While cover crops do not provide immediate revenue, their long-term benefits include improved nutrient retention, water management, and soil produc...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.695/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close.  Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.775/bushel, up $0.325 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $12.0175/bushel, up $0.1075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $320/short ton, up $3.7 from yes...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: The Bulls Are Back in Town?

After spending much of the year searching for a reason to stay, the bulls suddenly have several. Grain markets have strengthened, wheat is leading the charge, outside markets are becoming more supportive, and geopolitical and weather risks are once again demanding attention. Does that mean the...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds farm-inputs

Cover Crops Gain Momentum as a Tool to Improve Soil Health

Key Takeaways: Cover crops are gaining adoption as farmers seek to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and build more resilient cropping systems. While cover crops do not provide immediate revenue, their long-term benefits include improved nutrient retention, water management, and soil produc...

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Ethanol Margin and Corn Use Outlook

The latest EIA data showed some interesting anomalies in the ethanol industry, changes that will have a material impact on the industry’s profits and corn consumption for 2025/26 and early 2026/27.  The EIA reported that ethanol production fell 4.8 percent for the week ending 10 July...

Transportation Perspectives - 16 July

Key Takeaways: Tensions in the Persian Gulf are further away than ever from being resolved, as the ceasefire has fallen apart completely and the U.S. and Iran are back to trading blows.  Ships are still cautiously exiting the Strait of Hormuz but at a much slower rate than just a few week...

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Ethanol Margin and Corn Use Outlook

The latest EIA data showed some interesting anomalies in the ethanol industry, changes that will have a material impact on the industry’s profits and corn consumption for 2025/26 and early 2026/27.  The EIA reported that ethanol production fell 4.8 percent for the week ending 10 July...

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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 6–10 July 2026 New-crop price formation remained underway during the week, with bearish price movement concentrated in southern Russia and the Volga Valley, where harvest begins first and export access is strongest. Price volatility remains elevated across producing...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 15 July)

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 “...

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Market Commentary: Corn, Soybeans Fall on Conditions Data; Wheat Reverses the Reversal

What You Need to Know Today: Attacks between the U.S. and Iran intensified overnight and the U.S. Central Command reported that the U.S. naval blockade against Iran will begin at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday. President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open to all shipping traffic, except Iran. In an...

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Livestock Industry Margins

Beef packer margins improved to -$172/head last week, up $31 from the prior week as sharply lower fed cattle prices more than offset a seasonal decline in the Choice cutout. The cutout fell to $382/cwt while fed cattle prices dropped to $248/cwt, allowing packers to recover some of the margin c...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.605/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Sep 26 Wheat closed at $6.45/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.91/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $316.3/short ton, up $1.3 fr...

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Aquaculture: A Protein Production Growth Opportunity

Key Takeaways: Aquaculture is becoming increasingly important in meeting global seafood demand, gaining market share as wild-caught fisheries face production limitations. Superior feed conversion efficiency gives aquaculture a competitive advantage over traditional livestock production, with l...

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