Jul 26 Corn closed at $4.5575/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Wheat closed at $6.3575/bushel, down $0.2225 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $11.77/bushel, down $0.155 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soymeal closed at $334.3/short ton, up $1.8 from yesterday's close. Jul 26 Soyoil closed at 73.88 cents/lb up 0.22 cents from yesterday's close. Jun 26 Live Cattle closed at $253.9/cwt up $1.825 from yesterday's close. Aug 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $361.45/cwt up $3.45 from yesterday's close. Jun 26 Lean Hogs closed at $98.75/cwt down $0.775 from yesterday's close. Jun 26 WTI Crude Oil closed at $105.65/barrel up $4.48 from yesterday's close. ...
Key Takeaways Weather conditions in China and India are deteriorating and threatening the wheat crops. Drought conditions in China are not without precedent, and modeling efforts suggest a modest 1.5 percent yield reduction vs. 2025. India’s wheat yields are forecast to fall 3 perc...
The long-awaited meeting between President Trump and President Xi of China has concluded, and details are elusive, though Trump stated today that he and Xi made some “fantastic” trade deals. Both countries reported the meetings as a success, but that has more to do with positioning...
We at WPI hear frequently that U.S. agriculture is broken and needs fixing. This argument is often heard in MAHA-related discussions and focuses on highly processed food consumption or the overuse of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Among farmers and food processors, however, especially tho...
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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