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Corn Showing Fractional Losses on Thursday

Corn futures are trading with contracts fractionally lower at midday on Thursday, as early spillover support from wheat is being ignored. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1/2 cent at $4.18 1/4. The next 7 days are looking for 1 to 2 inches across much of eastern...

Barchart · Jul 30

Soybeans Collapse on Wednesday, as Forecasts Remain Wet

Soybeans posted losses of 13 ½ to 34 cents on Wednesday, with front months leading the charge. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 31 3/4 cents lower at $11.46 ¼. Soymeal futures were $2.50 to $5.00 lower across the front months, with Soy Oil futures down 30 to...

Barchart · Jul 29

Soybeans Extending Collapse to Wednesday, as Forecasts Stays Wet

Soybeans are trading with sharp midday losses of 28 to 31 cents across most contracts as a wetter forecast is pressuring things lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 31 cents lower at $11.47. Soymeal futures are $4.10 to $5.90 lower across the front months, with Soy Oil...

Barchart · Jul 29

Love Spending Sunny Weekends Thrifting? These Are the Best Vintage Sales and Antique Markets Happening Across the US in August 2026

Looking for that perfect piece? Some iconic vintage markets are happening this month that are filled with treasures

Homes & Gardens · Jul 27

Corn Retreating Early on Monday

Corn price action is falling 12 to 14 cents early on Monday morning, pressured by an improving weather forecast and $6.07 losses in the crude oil. Futures were weak early on, but pulled more than 8 cents off the lows in the front months to close fractionally mixed. Open interest...

Barchart · Jul 27

Soybeans Falling Back on Monday Morning Trade with Weather and Outside Pressures

Soybeans are trading with 32 to 35 cent losses on Monday morning, with a wetter forecast and sharply lower crude oil playing a pressure factor. Futures closed the Friday session with contracts steady to 10 ½ cents higher, with the front months leading the bull spreading. August managed a 43...

Barchart · Jul 27

Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states

Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn’t back Trump’s re-election, but administration claims it’s a ‘misrepresentation’

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

Corn Posts Midweek Rally

Corn futures rallied 8 to 9 1/2 cents into the Wednesday close, holding within 2 cents of the intraday highs across most contracts. Deferred contracts were fractionally to 4 ½ cents higher. Spillover support from wheat was supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 10 1/2 cents...

Barchart · Jul 22

Corn Rallying at Midday

Corn futures are trading with 7 to 9 cent gains at midday, with spillover support from wheat. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 8 1/2 cents at $4.30 3/4. EIA’s weekly Petroleum Status Report showed ethanol production back up 54,000 bpd in the week of 7/17 after...

Barchart · Jul 22

Soybeans Posting Midweek Gains

Soybeans are posting strength on Tuesday, with contracts 12 to 13 cents higher in the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 13 ¼ cents at $11.84. Soymeal futures are $5.50 to $6.20 higher, with Soy Oil futures rallying 100 to 110 points. Weekly Export Sales...

Barchart · Jul 22