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    Strong Demand Pushes Beans Higher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 6:28


    We see soybeans surge to yearly highs on Chinese demand, Argentine buying, and western heat, while corn firms, wheat retreats, and cattle rebound sharply today.

    Grains Rise Into War Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 4:40


    We saw grains recover as Black Sea attacks and surging energy markets offset favorable weather, while cattle weakened, hogs firmed, and metals rebounded into Friday.

    Grain Markets Pause to Breathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 6:36


    We see seasonal selling pressuring grain futures after a sharp rally, but tighter export capacity, resilient demand, and lower yield risks keep the longer-term outlook constructive.

    Wheat Just Hit The Limit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 7:31


    We watched war-driven Black Sea disruptions ignite limit-up wheat, lift corn and soybeans, while cattle extended their collapse as export risks outweighed favorable U.S. weather.

    Wheat Rallies on Black Sea Risks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 7:23


    We saw wheat rally on Black Sea tensions while corn and soybeans stayed under pressure from improving weather, as cattle liquidation and energy volatility dominated outside markets.

    Energy Rally Lifts Soybeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 7:01


    We remain weather-driven as corn and soybeans gain on tightening balance sheet concerns, while wheat eases, energy surges, and livestock struggles to sustain a rebound.

    Black Sea Fuels Wheat Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 6:46


    We rallied as bullish USDA data and Black Sea tensions lifted grains, while cattle stayed volatile, energy eased, and wheat extended what may be its seasonal low.

    Markets Await Friday's USDA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 5:25


    We saw wheat rebound while corn and soybeans stayed lower ahead of Friday's WASDE, as improving weather and easing Spain trade concerns pressured row crops.

    Grains Blink Before Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 6:26


    We saw grains retreat after overnight highs as profit-taking offset China buying optimism, while volatile energy markets and strong ethanol demand kept longer-term support intact.

    Heat Is Back And So Are The Buyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 7:18


    We're watching weather-driven grain strength return as pollination risks grow, while cattle remain under pressure despite firmer cash and boxed beef prices.

    Strong Beef Demand Fails to Lift Cattle Futures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 5:41


    Wheat plunged on seasonal pressure and favorable weather, while corn and soybeans stabilized on China demand hopes. Cattle weakened despite strong cash fundamentals and box beef.

    Soybean Oil Strength Leads Complex Amid Broader Commodity Weakness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 6:57


    Grains mixed with soy oil strength on biofuel demand; wheat supported by Europe heat; Midwest rains pressure corn; cattle fade highs; crude and metals lower.

    Corn, Beans, and Wheat Hold Weekly Gains Despite Late Selling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 7:11


    Wheat led a volatile but positive week as global weather threats mounted. Corn and soybeans held weekly gains despite Friday selling, while cattle weakened ahead of Cattle on Feed.

    Wheat Shorts Run for Cover as Global Weather Threats Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 5:34


    Wheat led grain markets higher for a third straight session as European heat threats and short covering fueled gains. Soybeans and corn firmed on China demand rumors.

    Soybeans Rally on China Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 6:44


    Grains reversed early gains as crude oil collapsed. Soybeans supported by strong crush margins and Brazil premiums. Cattle surged on strong beef demand while hogs weakened.

    Why Didn't Corn Collapse With Crude Oil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 5:38


    Crude oil plunged on Iran ceasefire hopes, but grains recovered. Corn and soybeans held support, cattle rallied sharply, while traders await acreage data and weather.

    Sellers Take Control Despite Friendly Wheat Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 5:27


    We saw wheat-friendly WASDE numbers overshadowed by broad commodity selling, crude oil's sharp break, and continued pressure on corn and soybean futures.

    Turnaround Tuesday Arrives for Grains and Cattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 5:36


    We saw grains stabilize after heavy liquidation as bargain buying emerged, while cattle rebounded sharply from support levels and outside markets remained under pressure.

    Cattle Pressured Again as Screwworm Concerns Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 7:33


    We saw grains stabilize after aggressive fund liquidation, wheat gained support from disease concerns, cattle remained pressured by screw worm fears, and energy stayed volatile.

    Cattle Recover After Early Volatility While Grains Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 4:54


    We saw continued fund liquidation pressure across grains, a stronger dollar and solid jobs data, while cattle recovered and crude oil retreated from recent highs.

    Cattle Surge Back After Screwworm Panic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 7:31


    We continue seeing fund-driven grain liquidation pressure while cattle rebound sharply after screwworm confirmation, as traders focus on weather, China demand timing, and risk.

    Canola Shines as Grains and Cattle Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 3:14


    We saw grains extend their selloff on favorable weather and fund liquidation, while cattle remained volatile amid unconfirmed screw worm rumors and mixed cash trade.

    Bitcoin selloff adds risk off tone to broader markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 2:41


    We see grains lower across wheat corn soybeans cattle weaker crude oil higher dollar slightly higher metals mixed bitcoin sharply lower on the day today.

    Crude Oil Surges but Grain Markets Stay Focused on Forecasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 3:47


    We saw grain futures pressured by favorable weather and Northern Plains rains, while crude surged on geopolitical concerns and cattle rebounded despite weaker feeder indexes.

    Soybean Oil Stands Alone Amid Commodity Selloff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 6:45


    We saw month-end liquidation hammer wheat, corn, cattle, and hogs while soybean oil stayed firm on biofuel demand and traders anticipated possible tariff relief.

    Crude Oil Collapse Pressures Grain Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 6:54


    We saw soybeans resist pressure on Argentine strike headlines while wheat and corn weakened ahead of harvest, with crude oil collapse and China uncertainty dominating trade.

    Energy Weakness Weighs on Soybean Oil Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 4:43


    Wheat collapses on improving weather outlook, dragging corn lower while soybeans stabilize. Energy weakness pressures soybean oil as cattle surge on storm-driven supply concerns.

    Corn Shrugs Off Acreage Surprise as Stocks Tighten

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 6:30


    USDA report supportive as corn stocks fall, wheat acreage drops, and markets rally despite higher corn acres, with weather concerns and geopolitics adding bullish momentum.

    Pre Report Jitters Keep Grain Markets Uneven

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 4:55


    Grains mixed ahead of acreage report, corn pressured by outdated intentions, soybeans supported by crude oil rally, wheat spreads shift, livestock firm but off highs.

    Grains Fade Late as Energy and Livestock Take Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 5:16


    Markets reversed lower after ethanol policy met expectations, pressuring soybean oil and grains, while cattle surged, crude rallied, and metals stayed volatile ahead of the weekend.

    Wheat Market Ignites as Drought Deepens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 4:35


    Wheat surges on worsening western belt dryness and failing rain forecasts, boosting Kansas City futures while corn follows, soybeans await policy news, and crude oil rebounds.

    Cattle Slip as Beef Demand Weakens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 5:28


    Grains rally on lost Plains rain and soybean oil strength, crude recovers off lows, cattle pressured by weak beef demand, while metals surge and energy remains volatile.

    Corn Follows Crude While Beans Stall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 6:32


    Wheat leads grain markets higher on crop stress and weather threats, corn follows crude oil strength, soybeans pause ahead of acreage report uncertainty next week.

    Markets Stall After Four Day Grain Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 5:06


    Grains retreat after recent highs as rain returns to forecasts, pressuring wheat and corn, while soybeans weaken despite strong energy, and cattle rebound ahead of on-feed data.

    Weather Shock Ignites Wheat Rally Corn Follows

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 8:26


    Wheat surges on post-freeze heat and dryness, triggering breakout momentum and fund buying, while corn follows, beans lag, and traders debate future Chinese demand.

    Trump Comment Sends Soybeans Near Limit Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 5:39


    Soybeans collapse limit down after Trump comments threaten China relations, crushing expected purchases and dragging corn and wheat lower while cattle surge on strong beef demand.

    Grains Climb as Cargill Halts Brazil Shipments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:48


    Grain markets rallied on temporary Brazilian soybean shipment disruptions to China, while cattle traded mixed. Crude oil surged again, equities weakened, and metals declined across outside markets.

    Fertilizer Concerns and Biofuels Support Grain Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 4:59


    Biofuel rumors boost soybean oil and beans while crude stays elevated amid Strait disruption fears. Fertilizer uncertainty and acreage shifts support grains; cattle markets continue sliding.

    Markets Drift After Quiet USDA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 4:14


    Grains slip after uneventful USDA report as outside markets dominate. Wheat leads losses, corn soft, soybeans steady. Cattle higher, crude sharply lower, equities rally.

    Oil Near $120 Ignites Then Deflates Grain Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 4:50


    Crude oil spiked near $120 overnight, lifting grains sharply before retreating. Wheat, corn, and soybeans erased gains as crude cooled and markets stabilized.

    Fertilizer Concerns Add Fuel to Grain Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 5:55


    Energy surge toward $90 crude lifts grains to yearly highs as biofuel demand, fertilizer shortages, and global wheat stockpiling support corn, soybeans, and wheat futures.

    Grains Rally While Metals and Crypto Slide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 5:18


    Wheat leads grain rally as global buyers secure supplies. Strong corn exports, surging crude oil and soybean oil support markets. Livestock mixed while metals and crypto decline.

    Cattle Roar Back After Energy Scare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 7:21


    Grains softer on Australian wheat increase and ethanol maintenance, beans steady on Brazil quality concerns, livestock rebounds sharply, crude calmer, metals volatile, crypto surges.

    Round and Round We Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 7:50


    Grains firm after crude retreat, corn and soybeans near recovery highs, wheat mixed on rain forecasts, cattle stabilize, feeders weaken, metals volatile, energy still elevated.

    Chicago Wheat Takes the Hit as Selling Accelerates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 7:19


    Chicago wheat leads sharp grain selloff as funds flip positions. Fertilizer concerns support new crop. Cattle rebound with stocks. Crude retreats despite Strait tensions.

    Funds Abandon Wheat Bears and Cattle Bulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 7:12


    Wheat and corn surge to monthly highs on fund short covering and exports, while cattle and feeder futures tumble sharply despite firm beef prices and strike concerns.

    Cattle Futures Crack Under Demand Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 7:50


    Soybeans reversed sharply after biofuel optimism and Chinese headlines while cattle futures slid on demand concerns despite firm boxed beef and volatile outside markets today.

    Soybeans Push Higher on Meal and EPA News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 6:51


    Soybeans rally on meal and EPA news, corn steadies, wheat mixed, cattle and hogs strengthen, metals and crude climb, Dollar slips, Bitcoin surges, energy products higher.

    Grain Markets Mixed as Outside Markets Split

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 5:17


    Soybeans lead on biodiesel policy rumors and possible China demand, corn corrects on farmer selling, wheat eases, cattle lag cash strength, hogs rally, energy slips.

    Cattle Drop On Packing Plant Strike Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 7:17


    Soybean oil and crude supported grains while wheat corrected on rain forecasts. Corn export demand strong. Cattle fell on packer strike rumors. Metals surged sharply.

    Markets Shrug Off Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 6:05


    Wheat leads grains higher as short covering builds. Soybeans slip slightly after volatility. Corn firms on insurance pricing. Cattle drop on uncertainty. Outside markets mixed today.

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