Recent Energy Analysis

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.24/bushel, up $0.05 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.365/bushel, up $0.0625 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.985/bushel, up $0.11 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $289.6/short ton, up $2.6 from yesterda...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.19/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.3025/bushel, down $0.1075 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.875/bushel, down $0.2025 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $287/short ton, down $4.6 fro...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.265/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.41/bushel, down $0.1125 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $10.0775/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $291.6/short ton, down $1.3 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.285/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.5225/bushel, down $0.1325 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $10.105/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $292.9/short ton, down $2.2...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.3/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.655/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $10.2225/bushel, down $0.08 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $295.1/short ton, down $1.1 from y...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The major finding of Friday’s CFTC report was the confirmation that funds have officially flipped their formerly massive net short in corn to a net long. After buying back nearly 40,000 contracts last week, funds now sit long 3,035 contracts as of 5 November, a position which was extended signi...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.31/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.725/bushel, up $0.01 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $10.3025/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $296.2/short ton, down $2.3 from yeste...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.275/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.715/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $10.2625/bushel, up $0.225 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $298.5/short ton, up $0.1 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2625/bushel, up $0.0775 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7325/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $10.0375/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $298.4/short ton, down $1.1 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.185/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.725/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $10.0175/bushel, up $0.045 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $299.5/short ton, down $0.1 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.165/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.6875/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9725/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $299.6/short ton, up $4.3 from yest...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Through 29 October, funds continued their aggressive short covering in the corn market with strong export sales justifying the move. Funds reduced their net short position by about 60 percent last week, and now hold a relatively small position of 35,000 contracts short. The continued exit from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.145/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.68/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9375/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $295.3/short ton, down $4.2 fro...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1075/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.705/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.945/bushel, up $0.0325 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $299.5/short ton, down $2.1 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.115/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7325/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9125/bushel, up $0.1225 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $301.6/short ton, down $0.2 fr...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1375/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.705/bushel, up $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.6525/bushel, down $0.0875 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $301.8/short ton, down $3 from y...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1075/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.5875/bushel, down $0.1025 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.74/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $304.8/short ton, down $1 fr...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Through 22 October, funds engaged in the expected short covering in the corn market amid the unexpected surge in exports. Funds’ total buying volume, however, was below expectations at just shy of 20,000 contracts though they certainly added to that number after Tuesday’s data reporting deadlin...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1525/bushel, down $0.0625 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.69/bushel, down $0.125 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.8775/bushel, down $0.085 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $305.8/short ton, down $4.6 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.215/bushel, up $0.025 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.815/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.9625/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $310.4/short ton, down $4.6 from y...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.165/bushel, up $0.07 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.76/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.9175/bushel, up $0.1075 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $317.7/short ton, down $0.6 from yes...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.095/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7225/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.81/bushel, up $0.11 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $318.3/short ton, up $2.7 from yest...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Through 15 October, funds reversed their short covering trends and emerged as net sellers in the soybean, corn, and soymeal markets after the bearish October WASDE and shift towards wetter weather in South America. Funds doubled their short position in soybean futures and are now short a small...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0475/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7275/bushel, down $0.1675 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.7/bushel, down $0.1875 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $315.6/short ton, down $2.5 fr...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0675/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.895/bushel, up $0.045 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.8875/bushel, up $0.0875 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $318.1/short ton, up $4.4 from yest...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0475/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.85/bushel, up $0.055 from yesterday's close. Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.8/bushel, down $0.11 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $313.7/short ton, up $1.9 from yesterd...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0125/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.795/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.91/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $311.8/short ton, down $3.5 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0825/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.8525/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.96/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $315.3/short ton, up $0.2...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Through 8 October, funds continued to exit their formerly massive short positions in corn and soybean futures and now hold a small fraction of that commitment. Funds covered 40 percent of their short position in soybeans and are now only short 18,000 contracts. Similarly, funds bought back half...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1575/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.99/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.055/bushel, down $0.0925 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $315.1/short ton, down $...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.185/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $6.0375/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.1475/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $316.1/short ton, down $5...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.21/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.99/bushel, up $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.2025/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $321.2/short ton, down $1.8 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2075/bushel, down $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.9475/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.1625/bushel, down $0.1775 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $323/short ton, down $1...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.26/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.925/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.34/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $324/short ton, down $6.5 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2475/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.8975/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.3775/bushel, down $0.0825 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $330.5/short ton, down...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2825/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $6.035/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.46/bushel, down $0.1 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $332.5/short ton, down $7.9...

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for September 20-26, 2024. Wheat:  Net sales of 443,700 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 were up noticeably from the previous week and up 46 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipment of 531,700 MT were down 25 percent from the previous week and 16 perc...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.325/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $6.1525/bushel, up $0.1625 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.56/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $340.4/short ton, down $7.1 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.29/bushel, up $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.99/bushel, up $0.15 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.5725/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $347.5/short ton, up $5.9 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2475/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.84/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.57/bushel, down $0.0875 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $341.6/short ton, down $2.5 fro...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Funds activity in the ag futures markets was more subtle than expected for the second straight week. Specifically, fund short-covering in the corn and wheat markets lagged expectations by a wide margin. In corn futures, funds bought back 3,700 contracts (2.6 percent) of their prior short, which...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.18/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.8/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.6575/bushel, up $0.2475 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $344.1/short ton, up $17.3 fro...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1325/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.41/bushel, down $0.1225 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $326.8/short ton, down $1.4...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1525/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.8925/bushel, up $0.1125 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.5325/bushel, up $0.11 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $328.2/short ton, up $2.3 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1175/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.78/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.4225/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $325.9/short ton, down $2.8...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.135/bushel, up $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.825/bushel, up $0.14 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.3925/bushel, up $0.2725 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $328.7/short ton, up $9.5 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Funds activity in the ag futures markets was more subdued last week than expected. Funds were slight net buyers in soybeans, soymeal, corn, and across the wheat complex, but the percentage shifts in their positions and overall buying volumes underperformed expectations.  In the soy complex...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0175/bushel, down $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.685/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.12/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $319.2/short ton, down $2.4 fr...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0575/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.655/bushel, down $0.1025 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.1325/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $321.6/short ton, up $0...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1275/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7575/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.14/bushel, up $0.08 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $321.4/short ton, down $0.1 from yes...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.125/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7575/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.06/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $321.5/short ton, down $2.3 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1075/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.785/bushel, down $0.1625 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.045/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $323.8/short ton, up $0...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Funds continued covering shorts across the grain and oilseed complex through last Tuesday as futures trended firmer heading into the September WASDE. The most notable short covering was in wheat where funds bought back 30 percent of the CBOT position and 33 percent of their HRW short. The buyin...

Hurricane Francine Energy Production Disruptions

The WTI Crude oil futures saw its third consecutive day of gains from the impacts of Hurricane Francine in the Gulf of Mexico and the contract remains up on the week.   Francine made landfall on Wednesday on the Louisiana coast and has now been downgraded to a tropical storm. It is tr...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1325/bushel, up $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.9475/bushel, up $0.1625 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.0625/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $322.9/short ton, down $0...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.06/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.785/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.1075/bushel, up $0.1025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $323.2/short ton, up $3.2 fr...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0475/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7925/bushel, up $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.005/bushel, up $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $320/short ton, up $2.5 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0425/bushel, down $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7425/bushel, up $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.9725/bushel, down $0.2075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $317.5/short ton, down $7...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.06/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.69/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.1425/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $324.1/short ton, down $0.9...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Friday’s CFTC report featured the expected trends in managed money funds’ activity, but the volume of trade and the degree of change in their position was below expectations. Funds covered about 21,000 contracts of their soybean futures short last week (12.5 percent of the prior wee...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0625/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.67/bushel, down $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.05/bushel, down $0.185 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $324.4/short ton, down $2.1...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1075/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.7475/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.235/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $326.5/short ton, down $2.8 fr...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1275/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.8075/bushel, up $0.14 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.215/bushel, up $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $329.3/short ton, up $8.5 from y...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0925/bushel, up $0.0825 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.6675/bushel, up $0.1525 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.12/bushel, up $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $320.8/short ton, up $7.8 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Friday’s CFTC report was largely in-line with expectations as it showed mild short covering by managed money traders across the soy complex and corn futures. Funds fought back about 3 percent of their corn short, which continues to hover near this year’s record low values. Funds wer...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.01/bushel, up $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.515/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10/bushel, up $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $313/short ton, up $2.1 from yesterday...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.96/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.4875/bushel, up $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.925/bushel, up $0.155 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $310.9/short ton, up $2.6 from y...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.9075/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.415/bushel, up $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.77/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $308.3/short ton, down $3.9 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.9275/bushel, up $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.355/bushel, up $0.105 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.865/bushel, up $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $312.2/short ton, up $4 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.865/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.25/bushel, down $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.8075/bushel, up $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $308.2/short ton, up $3.7 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Friday’s CFTC report showed funds continuing to expand their short position in soybeans and added about 8.5 percent to their net position last week. That will come as no surprise to anyone watching the markets with soybeans having reached new contract low amid a dearth of fundamental or t...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.91/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.28/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.73/bushel, up $0.115 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $304.5/short ton, up $0.4 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.935/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.355/bushel, down $0.085 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.615/bushel, down $0.2 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $304.1/short ton, down $4.6 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.9825/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.44/bushel, down $0.125 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.815/bushel, up $0.055 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $308.7/short ton, up $0.4 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.98/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.33/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.76/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $308.3/short ton, down $2.2 from yest...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0025/bushel, up $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.2825/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.76/bushel, up $0.19 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $310.5/short ton, up $8.4 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Friday’s CFTC report was in line with expectations as it showed minimal net fund activity with managed money traders remaining heavily short the major ag commodities. Funds bought back just 1 percent of their short position in soybeans last week while adding an equal share to their soyoil...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.925/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.3/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.57/bushel, down $0.115 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $302.1/short ton, down $5.6 from...

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Half Full or Half Empty?

On 29 July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has purchased 4.65 million barrels of crude oil to be delivered to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) between October and December 2024.  With this latest round, DOE has purchased 43.25 million barrels to replenish the SP...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.97/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.2825/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.685/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $307.7/short ton, up $4 from yest...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0075/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.3475/bushel, up $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.685/bushel, up $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $303.7/short ton, up $4.5 from yes...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.9725/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.2875/bushel, down $0.08 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.625/bushel, down $0.235 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $299.2/short ton, down $5...

Tracking Sustainable Aviation Fuel

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would require the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to add sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the agency’s monthly published data to provide a benchmark on how the fuel is developing. Recall, the Biden Administrati...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.015/bushel, up $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.3675/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.86/bushel, down $0.165 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $304.6/short ton, down $5.8 f...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Friday’s CFTC report showed funds more aggressively covering shorts in the grains and oilseed sector heading into the August WASDE. The most notable buying was in corn, where funds bought back 50,000 contracts or about 17 percent of their previous short position and have now shed over 100...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.95/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.425/bushel, up $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.025/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $310.4/short ton, down $5.7 fro...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.97/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.375/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.0825/bushel, down $0.105 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $316.1/short ton, down $2...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0075/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.3825/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.1875/bushel, down $0.08 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $318.3/short ton, down $8...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0525/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.4325/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.2675/bushel, down $0.14 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $326.6/short ton, down $5...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.07/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.395/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.4075/bushel, up $0.135 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $331.8/short ton, up $7.2 from y...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Friday’s CFTC report shows that funds were – through Tuesday’s data reporting deadline – cautiously covering shorts in corn and soybeans as they continued to edge back from their recent record-large short position in both commodities. That was as little surprising given...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0325/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.39/bushel, up $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.2725/bushel, up $0.1075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $324.6/short ton, up $8.4 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.985/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.32/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.165/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $316.2/short ton, up $0.5 fro...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $3.9975/bushel, down $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.2725/bushel, up $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.225/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $315.7/short ton, down $2...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.05/bushel, down $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.24/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.2125/bushel, down $0.1825 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $318/short ton, down $5.5 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1225/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.31/bushel, up $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.395/bushel, down $0.09 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $323.5/short ton, down $1.2 fro...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

As expected, short-covering was the major theme from the latest CFTC Commitments of Traders report, which showed that managed money funds backed off from the record-breaking positions they previously amassed. Funds bought back about 10K contracts in soybeans and about 19K in corn, but the buyin...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1/bushel, down $0.1075 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.235/bushel, down $0.1425 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.485/bushel, down $0.31 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $324.7/short ton, down $4.5...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2075/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.3775/bushel, down $0.0925 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.795/bushel, up $0.155 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $329.2/short ton, up $8.6 f...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.18/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.47/bushel, up $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.64/bushel, down $0.115 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $320.6/short ton, up $1.5 from y...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1725/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.4275/bushel, down $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.755/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $319.1/short ton, down $0...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.15/bushel, up $0.1025 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.48/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.6875/bushel, up $0.3275 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $319.4/short ton, up $11.9 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The latest CFTC Commitment of Traders report highlights the ongoing bearish sentiment for oilseed and grain markets with managed money traders remaining massively short agricultural commodities. Perhaps the most notable item in this week’s report was the expansion of the record-large net...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0475/bushel, down $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.4275/bushel, up $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.36/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $307.5/short ton, down $4 fr...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.05/bushel, down $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.3525/bushel, down $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.43/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $311.5/short ton, down $0.6 fro...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1175/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.3925/bushel, up $0.085 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.41/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $312.1/short ton, up $2 from y...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0875/bushel, up $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.3075/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.4325/bushel, up $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $310.1/short ton, up $1.8...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0425/bushel, down $0.105 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.325/bushel, down $0.1825 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.4/bushel, down $0.2525 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $308.3/short ton, down $5...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1475/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.5075/bushel, down $0.205 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.6525/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $314.1/short ton, down $1.4...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Funds now hold their largest short position in corn futures since at least 2015 after adding another 9,000 contracts to their holdings last week. That, and their selling of nearly 30,000 soybean contracts to bring their short in that market close to the record short were the headlines from this...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.1075/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.7125/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.6775/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $315.5/short ton, down $0.9...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0725/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.615/bushel, down $0.105 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.67/bushel, down $0.13 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $316.4/short ton, down $2.3...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.085/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.72/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.8/bushel, down $0.195 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $318.7/short ton, down $2.7 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The weekly CFTC report was in-line with expectations as it showed funds remaining dedicated net sellers across oilseed complex. The only exception was the buying in soyoil, where funds took back nearly half their short position in that contract amid the fears about the Indonesia-China trade war...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0775/bushel, down $0.1625 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.705/bushel, down $0.2 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.995/bushel, down $0.3025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $321.4/short ton, down $11...

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for June 21-27, 2024 Wheat:  Net sales of 805,300 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 primarily for Mexico (154,700 MT), the Philippines (154,400 MT, including decreases of 1,500 MT), Taiwan (104,200 MT), Brazil (90,000 MT), and South Korea (67,400 MT), were offset by...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.195/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.74/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $11.215/bushel, up $0.085 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $329.2/short ton, up $0.9 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.195/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.74/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $11.215/bushel, up $0.085 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $329.2/short ton, up $0.9 from...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2125/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.81/bushel, down $0.0925 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $11.13/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $328.3/short ton, down $4.3 fro...

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.205/bushel, down $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.9025/bushel, up $0.1675 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $11.11/bushel, up $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $332.6/short ton, down $2.9 fr...

Summary of Futures

Sep 24 Corn closed at $4.075/bushel, down $0.15 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.735/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $11.04/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $335.5/short ton, down $3 fro...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.1375/bushel, down $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.795/bushel, up $0.19 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $11.0475/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $338.5/short ton, up $0.1...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.2/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.605/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $11.07/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $360.9/short ton, down $4.4 from yes...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.255/bushel, down $0.08 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.605/bushel, down $0.105 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $11.115/bushel, down $0.19 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $365.3/short ton, down $7.5 f...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.335/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Sep 24 Wheat closed at $5.71/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7525/bushel, up $0.1475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $372.8/short ton, up $11 fr...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.35/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $5.615/bushel, down $0.1125 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.605/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $361.8/short ton, up $4.2 f...

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for June 7-13, 2024. Wheat:  Net sales of 589,700 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 Export shipments of 363,600 MT were primarily to South Korea (91,400 MT), Thailand (56,200 MT), Panama (52,400 MT), the Philippines (48,300 MT), and Vietnam (26,400 MT).  Corn:&...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.3975/bushel, down $0.1025 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $5.7275/bushel, down $0.0925 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.5525/bushel, down $0.1875 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $357.6/short ton, dow...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.5/bushel, up $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $5.82/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.74/bushel, up $0.1625 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $364.6/short ton, up $4.3 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.4375/bushel, down $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $5.915/bushel, down $0.2125 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.5775/bushel, down $0.22 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $360.3/short ton, down $...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.5/bushel, down $0.085 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.1275/bushel, down $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7975/bushel, down $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $368.4/short ton, up $0.1...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.585/bushel, up $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.2/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.895/bushel, up $0.1225 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $368.3/short ton, up $8.1 from yes...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.5425/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.17/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7725/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $360.2/short ton, up $0.9...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.495/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.265/bushel, up $0.19 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.78/bushel, down $0.1025 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $359.3/short ton, down $8.7 f...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

As expected, funds were proven to be staunch net sellers last week, according to Friday’s CFTC report data. Funds were the most aggressive in corn where they sold nearly 90,000 contracts and obtained their largest short position since April and the largest early-June short since 2020. Fun...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.5175/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.075/bushel, down $0.2 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.8825/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $368/short ton, up $7.3 from yest...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.4875/bushel, down $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.275/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7925/bushel, down $0.2075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $360.7/short ton, down $...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.52/bushel, up $0.1275 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.395/bushel, down $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12/bushel, up $0.2275 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $362.8/short ton, up $3.3 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.3925/bushel, down $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.4675/bushel, down $0.115 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7725/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $359.5/short ton, up $...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.425/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.5825/bushel, down $0.145 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.79/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $355.1/short ton, down $4.4...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.435/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.7275/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.845/bushel, down $0.205 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $359.5/short ton, down $...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.4625/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.785/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.05/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $364.7/short ton, up $1.1...

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for May 17-23, 2024.   Wheat:  Net sales reductions of 60,900 metric tons (MT) for 2023/2024 were down noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 354,000 MT were up 80 percent from the previous week, but dow...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.4875/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.81/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.0975/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $363.6/short ton, down $...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.5525/bushel, down $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.9275/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.14/bushel, down $0.155 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $369.1/short ton, down $7...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.625/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $7.0025/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.295/bushel, down $0.185 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $376.6/short ton, down $9.9...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The big surprise in this week’s CFTC report was the expansion of funds’ short position in corn by over 54,000 contracts. Funds had been aggressively exiting these shorts but apparently decided the threats to the U.S. planting effort and Brazil’s safrinha crop were insufficient...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.6475/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.9725/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.48/bushel, up $0.0875 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $386.5/short ton, up $9.8 f...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.6125/bushel, up $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.93/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.4625/bushel, up $0.1 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $378.2/short ton, up $5.9 from...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.58/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.975/bushel, up $0.0875 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.3625/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $372.3/short ton, down $1.8...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.605/bushel, up $0.08 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.8875/bushel, up $0.375 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.48/bushel, up $0.2 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $374.1/short ton, up $5.3 from yeste...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.525/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.5125/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.28/bushel, up $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $368.8/short ton, up $1.1 fro...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.57/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.6325/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.1625/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $367.7/short ton, down $4 f...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.675/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.725/bushel, down $0.145 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.145/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $373.3/short ton, up $6.8 fro...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.725/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.87/bushel, up $0.235 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.195/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $366.5/short ton, down $5.4 from...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.6975/bushel, up $0.1325 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.635/bushel, up $0.26 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.19/bushel, up $0.105 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $371.9/short ton, down $1 from ye...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The surprise in this week’s CFTC report is that – through Tuesday’s data reporting deadline - funds were more aggressive covering grain/oilseed shorts than expected. The headline number is that funds bought back over 111,000 contracts and are now only short about 30,000 contra...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.565/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.375/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.085/bushel, down $0.1925 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $372.9/short ton, down $5.6 f...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.585/bushel, down $0.085 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.34/bushel, down $0.0875 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.2775/bushel, down $0.1875 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $378.5/short ton, down $4...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.67/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.4275/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.465/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $383.2/short ton, down $4.4...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.69/bushel, up $0.0875 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.4875/bushel, up $0.2625 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.4875/bushel, up $0.3375 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $387.6/short ton, up $15.4 fr...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.6025/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.225/bushel, up $0.1825 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $12.15/bushel, up $0.16 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $372.2/short ton, up $7.3 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.5975/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.0425/bushel, up $0.05 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.99/bushel, up $0.2875 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $364.9/short ton, up $15.9 from y...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.5075/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $5.9925/bushel, down $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7025/bushel, up $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $349/short ton, down $2.9 fro...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.4675/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.0325/bushel, down $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.63/bushel, down $0.19 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $351.9/short ton, down $2...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.4925/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.085/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.82/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $354.3/short ton, up $9.6...

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.5/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.2225/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7725/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $344.7/short ton, down $2.9 f...

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CFTC COT Report Analysis

Based on futures’ price action late last week and early this week, one would be expecting funds to have been net sellers in the major ag commodities, and that’s exactly what happened. Funds expanded their short soybean position by some 30,000 contracts, making it a new five-year low...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.335/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $5.6675/bushel, up $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.505/bushel, up $0.1625 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $343.2/short ton, up $5.8 fro...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.2675/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $5.53/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.3425/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $338/short ton, down $0.7...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3025/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.37/bushel, down $0.1275 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.495/bushel, up $0.045 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $338.7/short ton, up $3.4 f...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.31/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.4975/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.45/bushel, down $0.1325 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $335.3/short ton, down $3.2...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.315/bushel, down $0.04 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.5175/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.5825/bushel, down $0.1575 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $338.5/short ton, down $...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.355/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.56/bushel, up $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.74/bushel, up $0.1475 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $344.4/short ton, up $8.8 from y...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.2875/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.5175/bushel, down $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.5925/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $335.6/short ton, up $4...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3425/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.585/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.6475/bushel, down $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $330.9/short ton, down $4.7...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3125/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.5775/bushel, down $0.08 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.745/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $335.6/short ton, down $0...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.355/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.6575/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.815/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $336/short ton, up $2.9 fro...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3425/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.6725/bushel, up $0.11 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.85/bushel, up $0.05 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $333.1/short ton, down $0.4 from...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3525/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.5625/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.8/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $333.5/short ton, up $3.5 fro...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3175/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.56/bushel, up $0.1075 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.8225/bushel, up $0.0825 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $330/short ton, up $1.7 from...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.265/bushel, down $0.09 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.4525/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.74/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $328.3/short ton, down $5.1 from yesterda...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.36/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.5875/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.87/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $333.2/short ton, down $0.2 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.42/bushel, up $0.1525 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.6025/bushel, up $0.1275 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.915/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $337.7/short ton, down $1.3 fr...

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for period March 15-21, 2024. Wheat:  Net sales of 339,600 metric tons (MT) for 2023/2024 were down noticeably from the previous week, but up noticeably from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 408,900 MT were up 3 percent from the previous week, but do...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.2675/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.475/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.925/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $339/short ton, down $0.8 fr...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.325/bushel, down $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.435/bushel, down $0.115 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.99/bushel, down $0.1025 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $339.8/short ton, down $1...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3775/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.55/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $12.0925/bushel, up $0.1675 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $341.7/short ton, up $2.6 fr...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3925/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.5475/bushel, up $0.08 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.925/bushel, down $0.195 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $339.1/short ton, down $5.2...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.4075/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.4675/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $12.12/bushel, up $0.025 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $344.3/short ton, up $1.8 from...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.39/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.45/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $12.095/bushel, up $0.24 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $342.5/short ton, up $8.6 from y...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.395/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.525/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.855/bushel, down $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $333.9/short ton, up $2 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3675/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.285/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.9825/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $334.7/short ton, down $2.7 fr...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3375/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.3225/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.9525/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $337.4/short ton, up $1 f...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.4125/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.4425/bushel, down $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.9675/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $336.4/short ton, down $...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.4175/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.475/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.96/bushel, up $0.1675 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $339.2/short ton, up $2 from yester...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.4175/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.4725/bushel, up $0.095 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7925/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $337.2/short ton, down $4.2...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3975/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.3775/bushel, up $0.0925 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.84/bushel, up $0.1775 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $341.4/short ton, up $7 from...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.38/bushel, up $0.0925 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.285/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.6625/bushel, up $0.18 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $334.4/short ton, up $4 from ye...

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for February 23-29, 2024. Wheat:  Net sales of 271,100 metric tons (MT) for 2023/2024 were down 17 percent from the previous week and 16 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 368,300 MT were down 32 percent from the previous week and 10 perce...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.2875/bushel, up $0.025 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.31/bushel, down $0.2 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.4825/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $330.4/short ton, up $0.5 fro...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.2625/bushel, down $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.51/bushel, down $0.13 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.49/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $329.9/short ton, down $3.6 f...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.3/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.64/bushel, up $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.55/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $333.5/short ton, up $1.2 from yes...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.2475/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.5775/bushel, down $0.185 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.5125/bushel, up $0.105 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $332.3/short ton, up $3.1...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.295/bushel, up $0.01 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.7625/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.4075/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $329.2/short ton, up $1.7 from...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.285/bushel, up $0.05 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.7475/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.4525/bushel, up $0.045 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $327.5/short ton, up $2.6 from...

Summary of Futures

May 24 Corn closed at $4.235/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.8425/bushel, up $0.095 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.4075/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $324.9/short ton, down $3.7 fr...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.07/bushel, up $0.0725 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.7475/bushel, up $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.36/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $328.6/short ton, up $0.6 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $3.9975/bushel, down $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.69/bushel, down $0.1025 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.33/bushel, down $0.1475 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $328/short ton, down $3.4...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.06/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.7925/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.4775/bushel, down $0.13 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $331.4/short ton, down $5.3 f...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.11/bushel, down $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Wheat closed at $5.78/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.6075/bushel, down $0.1825 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soymeal closed at $336.7/short ton, down $5...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.1875/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.8275/bushel, up $0.2225 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.79/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $347.6/short ton, up $2 from...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The weekly CFTC report featured a few surprises, most notably the 11,000-contract net buying in the Chicago wheat market. Heading into the report, expectations were that it would show funds expanding short positions heading into the February AOF from USDA. Rather, funds were parging back shorts...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.165/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.605/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.7225/bushel, up $0.1 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $345.6/short ton, up $6.1 fro...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.1775/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.67/bushel, down $0.185 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.6225/bushel, down $0.0825 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $339.5/short ton, down $3...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.2425/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.855/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.705/bushel, down $0.1575 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $343.3/short ton, down $1...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.3075/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.975/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.8625/bushel, down $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $344.8/short ton, down $4.1 fro...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.305/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.975/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.93/bushel, up $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $348.9/short ton, up $2.1 from ye...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The weekly CFTC report was in-line with expectations as it showed funds still being heavy net sellers in soybeans and corn with light short selling in the SRW wheat contract. Equally unsurprising was the net buying by managed money traders in soymeal and soyoil as they’ve largely whittled...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.29/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.9675/bushel, up $0.0825 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.835/bushel, down $0.1 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $346.8/short ton, down $0.3 f...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.3325/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.885/bushel, down $0.135 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.935/bushel, up $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $347.1/short ton, down $4.1 f...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.3425/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $6.02/bushel, up $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.89/bushel, down $0.105 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $351.2/short ton, down $7.6 fro...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.3875/bushel, down $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.95/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.995/bushel, up $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $358.8/short ton, down $2.3 fr...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4275/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.9025/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.9625/bushel, up $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $361.1/short ton, up $4.3 from...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4275/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.9975/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.885/bushel, down $0.1475 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $356.8/short ton, down...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4725/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $6.015/bushel, up $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.0325/bushel, down $0.19 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $361.7/short ton, down $6.6...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4825/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.9525/bushel, down $0.1025 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.2225/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $368.3/short ton, up $5.3 f...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4775/bushel, up $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $6.055/bushel, up $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.1875/bushel, up $0.245 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $363/short ton, up $8.7 from yes...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4025/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.935/bushel, down $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $11.9425/bushel, down $0.15 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $354.3/short ton, up $5.3...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4625/bushel, down $0.055 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $6.0025/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.0925/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $349/short ton, down $9...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.5175/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $6.1225/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.23/bushel, down $0.1725 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $358.2/short ton, down $5.1...

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Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.5225/bushel, up $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $6.1075/bushel, up $0.1425 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.4025/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $363.3/short ton, up $2.2 f...

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Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.465/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.965/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.395/bushel, up $0.1525 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $361.1/short ton, up $5.3 from yest...

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Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4575/bushel, up $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.965/bushel, up $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.2425/bushel, up $0.11 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $355.8/short ton, down $0.7 fr...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.455/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.9325/bushel, up $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.1325/bushel, down $0.0025 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $356.5/short ton, down $4.8...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.44/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.855/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.135/bushel, up $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $361.3/short ton, up $2.6 from ye...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.4225/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.825/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.0575/bushel, down $0.215 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $358.7/short ton, down $12...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.435/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.82/bushel, down $0.14 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.2725/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $371.1/short ton, up $9 from ye...

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.47/bushel, down $0.1075 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $5.96/bushel, down $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.2425/bushel, down $0.1225 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $362.1/short ton, down $0.1 from yesterd...

Summary of Futures

Mar 24 Corn closed at $4.5775/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Wheat closed at $6.0375/bushel, down $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soybeans closed at $12.365/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Mar 24 Soymeal closed at $362.2/short ton, down $2.1 fro...

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