Corn Moves Off the Low of the Day, Closing Positive on Thursday

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans sold off on Thursday, with some profit taking place after a rally earlier in the week. The US has a price advantage over Brazil do to a weaker dollar, but China keeps buying from South America. CONAB estimated Brazil’s production at 169.65 mt, below the previous estimate at 170.5. Argentina’s crop was estimated at 50.2 mt, up 2%. …

Walsh Pure Technicals – Pure Hedge Division

Jon WiedemanGeneral Commentary

Jon Wiedeman                                                                                                                8/14/2025 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 lower after 3 impressive days of rallies.  Today’s exports were also a miss for old-crop beans and topping expectations for new-crop, still with …

Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain

Bill AllenGeneral Commentary

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5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/14/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live and Feeder Cattle both closed higher on Wednesday. The trend are still up, fundamentals still bullish, in my opinion but markets seem uncertain. Producers worried about the typical seasonal weakness, which we haven’t seen yet, may wish to consider Put …

Grain Spreads: Bean Counting

Sean LuskGeneral Commentary

Please join me for a free grain webinar every Thursday at 3pm Central. We discuss supply, demand, weather, and the charts.  Sign Up Now Commentary Beans ended higher today following through to the upside after bullish USDA numbers yesterday. November beans moved slightly above the late early July gap on the charts for a brief moment today.. Yesterday’s report day …

WALSH PURE SPREADER -Pure Hedge Division-

Richard MoranGeneral Commentary

Rich Moran                                                              8/6/2025 WALSH PURE SPREADER -Pure Hedge Division- DEC’25 CORN-OATS SPREAD (ZCZ25-ZOZ25) We have been short corn through the SEPT-DEC Corn Spread (ZCU25-ZCZ25) for some time now (see “following up on trade ideas” below).  In that spread we may be looking to raise our stop from a scratch to a profit.  When I get a good lead on a …

Soybeans Rally Again After the August WASDE

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans continued their rally today, following yesterday’s reversal higher. China has made significant soybean purchases from South America the last 14 days, despite Trump asking China to 4x their soybean imports from the US. The August WASDE showed a yield increase as expected, while acreage was cut by 2.4 ma. The USDA’s decision to lower acreage brought down ending …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/13/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle markets remain strong and accelerated higher following the USDA’s crop report yesterday. Both Live and Feeder Cattle closed as if they have their sight set on new contract highs. Lean Hogs are trying to rally, perhaps in sympathy with the …

Chart of the Day – September Feeder Cattle

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, August 12, 2025 If you like this article and would like to receive more information on the commodity markets from Walsh Trading, please use the link to join our email list –Click here  Every morning, at about 8 AM CST, I post a …