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Market Commentary: Comfortable, With Jitters

There was generally low volume in grains today as traders await USDA’s important reports on Friday. There is no reason to spend more money on fees or commissions after spending several days aligning with the perceived outcomes. At the same time, market noise does not completely stop and there is inevitably a little bit of second guessing. But the trading that does occur has narrowed in range. Barring any significant development, this will be the result of edginess until noon EST on Friday. There is plenty of volatility in outside markets, but things are mostly in a holding pattern for ags.Part of the position squaring this week ahead of Friday’s USDA January WASDE report is the trade’s assumptions about the final production numbers for the...

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Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.6025/bushel, up $0.08 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.9475/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $12.14/bushel, up $0.1225 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $315.4/short ton, up $0.9 from...

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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 2–6 March 2026 During the week of 02–06 March, the Russian grains market stabilized and showed early signs of recovery across most grains, while pulses remained weak. The developing bullish tone reflects geopolitical developments and movements in global commod...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 11 March)

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

May 26 Corn closed at $4.6025/bushel, up $0.08 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.9475/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $12.14/bushel, up $0.1225 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $315.4/short ton, up $0.9 from...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 2–6 March 2026 During the week of 02–06 March, the Russian grains market stabilized and showed early signs of recovery across most grains, while pulses remained weak. The developing bullish tone reflects geopolitical developments and movements in global commod...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 11 March)

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

Market Commentary: Oil Volatility Drives CBOT More than WASDE

Usually, the day USDA releases its monthly world supply and demand report – known colloquially as “WASDE day” – sees heightened volatility in CBOT ag futures. That was true again Tuesday, though there was little causal connection between the WASDE and the market’s...

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