Dec 26 Corn closed at $5.435/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $7.74/bushel, down $0.085 from yesterday's close. Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $13.1025/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $349.6/short ton, down $3 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soyoil closed at 70.96 cents/lb down 1.67 cents from yesterday's close. Oct 26 Live Cattle closed at $210.175/cwt down $1.9 from yesterday's close. Oct 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $314.375/cwt down $1.025 from yesterday's close. Oct 26 Lean Hogs closed at $83.775/cwt up $0.125 from yesterday's close. Oct 26 WTI Crude Oil closed at $90.8/barrel up $0.58 from yesterday's close. ...
Energy: Risk Over Rules Fighting between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated overnight. Tehran accused U.S. forces of striking a residential area after U.S. Central Command said its second round of attacks in three days targeted Iranian radar systems and mi...
Key Takeaways: Paraguay typically ranks among the world’s largest soybean exporters, with roughly two-thirds of its production destined for export markets, although most shipments remain within South America. As a landlocked country, Paraguay relies heavily on the Paraguay-Paraná...
Russian Grain Markets: 24–28 August 2026 During the fourth week of August, the Russian grain market continued to slide, although the pace of the decline slowed. The immediate market reaction and collapse in export activity have placed significant pressure on farmers. Price declines vary b...
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