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Grain futures climbed across corn, soybeans, and wheat despite weaker export sales. Conab's bullish soybean outlook supported gains. Cattle volatile with strong rebounds, while metals and energy diverged.

Grain futures softened ahead of Friday's crop report, cattle struggled to rebound from sharp losses, hogs firmed modestly, metals eased, Bitcoin surged, and crude oil gained.

Markets saw broad grain weakness, feeder cattle hit limit down, live cattle sharply lower, Trump comments stirred beef trade fears, soybeans slipped, crude edged higher, gold steady.

Corn firmed on strong export sales but retreated from highs. Soybeans steady with cancellations minimal, wheat weak, cattle pressured, hogs stronger, gold hit new highs, crude declined.

Corn holds gains on demand optimism despite yield chatter, soybeans pressured by biodiesel weakness, wheat drifts at contract lows, cattle slide seasonally, while gold retreats after record highs.

Grain futures struggle as strong corn rallies fade, soybeans slip, and wheat drifts. Export worries, weak basis, and uncertain demand clash with crop concerns and seasonal Chinese buying expectations.

Corn holds steady with strong export demand, soybeans pressured by weak products, wheat drifts lower, cattle retreat late, hogs firm, while gold, silver, and crude rally sharply.

Corn leads gains on strong exports and crop concerns, soybeans supported by tightening carryout, wheat higher, cattle and hogs firm, dollar weak, gold and silver surge.

Grain futures higher with strong export sales, corn and wheat lead recovery, soybeans need rain for yield potential, while cattle slump sharply, hogs steady, and gold surges.

Soybeans mixed as oil crashes on palm oil tariff waiver, corn retreats after resistance test, wheat steady with China rumors, cattle surge to highs, hogs firmer.

Corn and wheat push higher after Pro Farmer results, soybeans retreat on oil weakness, cattle pressured by health scare, hogs steady, crude supports, metals retreat, dollar strengthens.

Soybean oil surged on EPA refinery exemptions, corn steadied with strong exports, wheat mixed, cattle exploded to contract highs, hogs firmed, while gold, silver, and Bitcoin rallied.

Corn and soybeans surged on export demand and tightening global supplies, while wheat lags. Cattle steady before report, hogs mixed. Outside markets watching Fed, oil climbs.

Soybeans surge on Trump's China trade tweet, corn and wheat follow. Cattle mixed after rumors and limit-down Friday. Hogs rise. Markets await USDA report tomorrow.

Grains reversed early gains, ending mostly lower as traders await USDA's August 12 crop report; feeder cattle plunged limit down after sharp rallies, while gold surged on tariff news.

Grain futures surge with wheat leading, buoyed by strong export sales. Cattle prices soar; Trump's tariffs impact beef imports, driving market volatility across commodities.

Mixed market day with wheat slightly up, corn lower under $4, beans pressured, and cattle stronger. Favorable weather persists. Market app and trading insights available from Heartland Investor Services.

Mixed day in grain futures; wheat down sharply, corn and soybeans stable after strong crop condition scores. Livestock sees varied gains; gold and oil fluctuate.

Grain futures mixed; soybeans rise, corn near July lows. Solid export inspections. Cattle volatile amid potential border reopening signals. Metals and crude oil updates included.

Mixed day with soybeans rebounding under $10. Corn holds amid strong exports. Wheat soft, awaiting better export figures. Livestock sees technical rebounds after recent volatility.

Mixed market day with higher corn prices on strong export news, soybeans lower, wheat varied, and livestock futures dropping sharply on profit-taking.

Funds unwind soybean longs and corn shorts, lifting corn. Wheat mixed on spreads. Cattle surge to new highs. Gold dives. Crude oil rises despite stock builds.

Grain futures soften as seasonal pressures persist. Soybeans recover from recent lows, corn stabilizes near July levels, and livestock futures hit new highs despite challenging beef prices.

Grains mixed with wheat rebounding on French support. Corn and soybeans pressured despite export sales. Cattle futures surge post-report. Gold tumbles. Crude and dollar rally.

Grain markets end the week lower amid seasonal weakness. Corn and soybeans retrace gains. Wheat yield tour shows drop. Feeder cattle hit new highs.

Corn jumped on mistaken reports of China buying; faded once corrected to South Korea. Solid export demand supports corn. Soybeans soften. Wheat mixed. Cattle futures hit highs.

Grain markets sank with wheat leading losses. Corn faltered, soybeans reversed lower. Cattle soared on trade optimism. Gold collapsed. Crude flat despite inventory draw.

Mixed day in grains; wheat up on Russian supply concerns, corn softer despite high ratings, soybeans fluctuate with weather impact. Livestock futures rise, dollar index falls.

Grain futures slid despite early wheat strength and variable pollination support. Soybean oil firmed. Livestock surged on screw worm fears. Dollar drop lifted metals and Bitcoin.

Grain markets rebounded strongly with corn and soybeans recovering losses. Weather forecasts and trade dynamics remain pivotal amid solid demand and evolving tariff impacts.

Mixed grain futures with soybeans rising amid Trump's sugar deal turmoil. Soybean oil hits contract high, corn and wheat lower. Cattle and hog markets show varied gains.

Soybeans surged on rumors of Chinese interest and a 120,000 metric ton sale to an unknown destination. Corn and cattle also rallied amid market dynamics and Trump's Fed chair remarks.

Grain futures saw mixed results with soybeans and wheat retracting morning gains. Strong NOPA crush numbers boosted soybean oil, while cattle and hog markets fluctuated.

We saw mixed trade today with corn bouncing on pollination worries, while wheat, soybeans, and cattle slipped amid tariff rumors and shifting weather expectations.

July crop report showed minor bullishness for old and new crop corn, despite reduced feed usage. Market reacted cautiously, expecting higher yields in upcoming reports.

Feeder cattle hit historic highs on USDA's Mexico border pause due to screw worm scare, but quickly fell. Grain trade mixed ahead of key WASDE report.

Grain futures steady to higher in corn and wheat, soybeans weaker. Traders positioning ahead of Thursday's CONAB and Friday's WASDE. Cattle rallying, crude oil firmer.

Grain markets sharply lower as Trump's trade deal talk fizzles; corn and soybeans under pressure, cattle futures turn higher, while crude oil sees fluctuation amid OPEC decisions.

Grain futures rallied on trade deal rumors with China ahead of Trump's Iowa speech but faded from highs as uncertainty tempered optimism. Wheat led the retreat.

We saw grain futures rally sharply today as rumors of a Trump-China ag deal sparked optimism, lifting soybean oil, canola, and broader commodity markets higher.

Grain futures mixed with corn hitting new lows on crop ratings, soybeans resilient after Senate tax bill news. Weak US dollar boosts export hopes. Wheat rebounds post-Fibonacci retracement, anticipating harvest demand.

June 30 brought steady market action post-acreage report with slight corn acreage surprise. Wheat and soybean stocks showed significant increases affecting futures.

Grains see lower action, wheat down significantly, corn and beans slightly lower. Export sales decline, with notable sales to Egypt. Cattle futures bounce, hogs stable, and metals recover.

Grains tumble for a third straight day as traders liquidate ahead of Monday's June 30 USDA report and first notice day pressure forces rollover from July contracts.

Crude oil prices plunged $4 after Iran's ineffective missile launch. Grain markets followed lower amid geopolitical concerns, while cattle and hog futures showed mixed movements today.

Grain futures market declines after early gains; weather models show rain returning, affecting production outlook. Cattle futures sharply lower on plant closure rumors; hogs and crude oil hold steady.

Grain futures surged, driven by concerns over disease impact in Kansas, drought in Europe, and Russian emergencies, with wheat prices hitting highs not seen since spring.

Grain futures rise sharply, led by wheat with double-digit gains. Soybeans hit yearly highs despite Brazil's export challenges. Livestock markets show varied movements amid global geopolitical tensions.

Soybean oil surged on strong NOPA crush data and biofuel policy support, while grains fell on weather and meal pressure. Cattle and hogs sharply recovered

Soybean oil hits $3 limit, boosted by Trump's biofuel support. Strong soybean crush rates, bullish EPA news. Corn and wheat rise amid weather concerns and market dynamics.

June WASDE report shows friendly numbers compared to expectations, with corn carryout lowered. Soybeans mixed, wheat stable. Market reacts cautiously amid USD decline and stable commodity prices.