Hogs and the Cattle Markets Rally at Month End

Ben DiCostanzoGeneral Commentary

For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays, and my next webinar will be Tuesday, September 02, 2025, at 3:15 pm. It is free for anyone who wants to sign up and the link for sign up is below. If you cannot attend live a recording will be sent to your email upon completion of the webinar. …

WALSH PURE SPREADER – Pure Hedge Division

Richard MoranGeneral Commentary

DEC-MAR Corn Spread (ZCZ25-ZCH26) WALSH PURE SPREADER Pure Hedge Division Rich Moran                                                                                                                                   8/29/2025 DEC-MAR Corn Spread (ZCZ25-ZCH26) The Dec-Mar Corn Spread (ZCZ25-ZCH26) has been trending down since its high of -10¼ on February 18th.  It hit a low of -18¼ on August 13th.  It then traded at that same low of -18¼ today, less than 1 cent below the 14-day …

Grain Spreads: Corn Goes Bid

Sean LuskGeneral Commentary

Please join me every Thursday at 3pm Central for a free grain webinar. We discuss supply, demand, weather, and the charts. Sign Up Now Commentary What a month for corn. Corn futures pushed higher on the final trading day of the month. August was the month in which the market digested USDA’s 188.8 bushel per acre yield estimate and 2.5 …

The Grains Close Higher on Friday, Led By Corn

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– The eastern Midwest is dry and will likely miss out on rain late next week. Temperatures in the Midwest are expected to be cooler for the next two weeks, with the potential for frost. Water levels in the Mississippi River have also been affected by dryness which may disrupt exports in the weeks ahead. China continues to buy soybeans …

Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain

Bill AllenGeneral Commentary

8/29/25 . .   If you don’t like the customer service or lack of personal attention you are receiving at your new and very large brokerage house, you have options, and you don’t have to stay there. Account transfers are easy and so is opening a new account.  . . If you would like to receive more information on the …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/29/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Most markets we trade will be closed Monday for the Labor day holiday. Enjoy the 3 day weekend. Trade today, ahead of the holiday, could see lighter trading volume and potentially, more price volatility as a result of that. Live and …

Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain

Bill AllenGeneral Commentary

8/28/25 . .   If you don’t like the customer service or lack of personal attention you are receiving at your new and very large brokerage house, you have options, and you don’t have to stay there. Account transfers are easy and so is opening a new account.  . . If you would like to receive more information on the …

Walsh Pure Technicals – Pure Hedge Division

Jon WiedemanGeneral Commentary

Jon Wiedeman                                                                                                                8/28/2025 If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets or would like to open an account, please click the link Sign Up Now Daily ZSX5: November beans closed the day higher with export sales coming in above the highest estimates this morning and a strong corn and wheat market. I am using resistance …

The Grains Close Higher on Thursday

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans had another quiet day. It seems like traders may be preparing for the holiday. China is starting weekly soybean auctions from their reserves to supply crushers, will increase the demand for new imports. South America has been the primary supplier for China, but that could change if trade deal gets done. US export prices are still competitive. LSEG …

WALSH PURE SPREADER – Pure Hedge Division

Richard MoranGeneral Commentary

WALSH PURE SPREADER – Pure Hedge Division – Rich Moran                                                                                        8/27/2025 Jan-July Soybean Spread (ZSF26-ZSN26) The Jan-July Soybean Spread (ZSF26-ZSN26) was on a steady decline since February 5th when it got just above 0(zero) to +¼.  It trended down until it hit its low of -45¾ on August 8th.  Since August 11th, it has been fluttering and settling above the …