The CBOT ended higher on Wednesday after a mixed overnight session gave way to day-session gains. Outside markets recovered some of yesterday’s losses, which added support to the CBOT. Traders are looking forward to tomorrow’s Noon ET Grain Stocks and Small Grains summary reports, both of which are expected to provide bullish data. Corn, wheat, and soybean stocks are forecast down well below last year’s levels while wheat traders will be watching production and abandoned acreage closely. Funds were mostly positioning for tomorrow’s reports, which meant a slight bullish tilt to the market given yesterday’s selloff. Brazil is experiencing more favorable weather this week and planting the soybean crop is pi...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
What You Need to Know Today: The hot, dry weather forecast continues to drive strength in grain futures with corn and soybeans hitting another day of strong gains. Monday’s Crop Progress and Conditions data were in line with market expectations and showed relatively few concerns for the...
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