Jul 26 Corn closed at $4.8075/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Wheat closed at $6.755/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $12.29/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soymeal closed at $338.5/short ton, up $10.1 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soyoil closed at 74.32 cents/lb down 1.04 cents from yesterday's close. Jun 26 Live Cattle closed at $252.8/cwt up $5.1 from yesterday's close. Aug 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $360.925/cwt up $4.375 from yesterday's close. Jun 26 Lean Hogs closed at $100.875/cwt up $2.45 from yesterday's close. Jun 26 WTI Crude Oil closed at $101.31/barrel down $0.87 from yesterday's close. ...
What You Need to Know Today: The U.S. dollar continued to strengthen Thursday as persistent inflation reinforced expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Higher Treasury yields have helped support the dollar, potentially reducing the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural...
In yesterday’s WASDE, USDA reduced its overall red meat and poultry production forecast for 2026 as declines in beef and broiler output more than offset increases in pork and turkey production. Fourth-quarter beef production was revised downward because of slower fed cattle marketings and...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk freight markets were stronger this week, but the rally was uneven and due to divergent dynamics across basins and vessel classes. Panamax markets were broadly higher, but Atlantic grain demand was primarily responsible while Asian activity was subdued. That trend...
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