Wheat Closes Lower Again on Thursday with Lower Volume

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans closed lower again today. September soybeans have support at 1005 and 992. Resistance is at 1020 and 1036. The dollar has continued to struggle, making a new 3-year low in the overnight session last night. A weaker dollar is supportive for exports. But as of right now, China is still not buying U.S. grain. The U.S. has an …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/26/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle seem to be casting about for support. Cold Storage data from Wednesday showed a decrease in both Beef and Pork stocks. Hog and Pig report due this afternoon. Export sales were poor this morning, although a …

Lean hogs test gap support

Steve DavisGeneral Commentary

I really like the way lean hogs went down to 110.30 and tested gap support today. Some analysts would say a close below this level would be a disappointment. That didn’t happen today. It went down into the gap area and rallied back. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hogs and Pigs report is scheduled for release Thursday afternoon. …

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Richard MoranGeneral Commentary

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Weak Performance From the Grains on Wednesday

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans had a significant move lower today off of favorable Midwest weather and soil conditions, along with technical based selling. The Grain Stocks Report comes out Monday, along with the Acreage Report. The average estimate for the soybean stocks is 980 million bushels, with a range of 805 mb to 852 mb. Last year on this report, the USDA …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/25/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Most of my screen was “red” yesterday, as most commodity markets traded lower. That weakness may not continue for all markets, but there does seem to be “risk off” feel right now, which I think is usually bearish for physical commodities. …

Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain

Bill AllenGeneral Commentary

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Big Moves by Managed Money in the Soybean Complex – COT For the Week Ending June 17th

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybean planting is at 96% complete, 1% lower than the 5-year average. The current good/excellent rating is 66%. The COT report was delayed until Monday, due to the holiday last week. Managed money has been active in the soybean complex. The COT report for the week ending June 17th showed the funds added to their soybean net long position …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/24/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle traders digested the Cattle on Feed data yesterday. Lower lows and lower highs were seen, but there wasn’t aggressive selling pressure. Fundamentals are still bullish, but cash prices have declined a touch. New contract high close …