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Wheat Closes Mixed, Despite Another Increase to World Production

The wheat complex was mixed across the three exchanges on Tuesday, with spring wheat holding higher. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally mixed on the day. KC HRW futures also saw fractionally mixed action at the close. MPLS spring wheat was 5 cents higher in the March contract. USDA published their...

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Cattle Closes Mixed on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are down 50 cents in nearby December, with other contracts 20 to 30 cents higher. There were 15 new deliveries on Tuesday for West Point, NE, with another 15 retendered in Kearney, NE. Cash trade has been quiet thus far this week. Last week was $220-225 in...

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Corn Pops Higher on Tuesday, as USDA Cuts Ending Stocks

Corn futures posted gains of 4 to 5 cents across most contracts on Tuesday, following a bullish USDA report. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 1/2 cents at $4.03 1/2. The monthly WASDE was out this morning, showing a 125 mbu cut to US ending stocks,...

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Trump’s smoke-and-mirrors farmer bailout won’t make this self-inflicted wound disappear, experts warn

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s USDA chief argues that farmers need a bailout — but insists Trump isn’t responsible. The president’s critics say his trade war is obviously the reason, writes John Bowden

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Is Cotton a Buy Before the End of 2025?

Nearby ICE cotton futures have not traded above 70 cents per pound since May 2025, but they have also remained above 60 cents. With the cotton market in the heart of winter, it could be the perfect time to consider a long position in the fluffy fiber for 2026.

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Sugar Prices Fall as the Brazilian Real Weakens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.15 (-1.01%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.80 (-0.90%). Sugar prices tumbled to 3-week lows on Tuesday. Weakness in the Brazilian real is weighing on sugar prices as the real (^USDBRL ) fell...

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Hogs Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are up a dime in nearby December, with other contracts down 15 to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.01 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 3 cents on December 5 at $81.84. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value...

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Cattle Trading with Mixed Tuesday Action

Live cattle futures are down 20 cents to 50 cents higher across the front months on Tuesday. There were 15 deliveries tendered on First Notice Day on Monday, with the oldest long dated September 27. Cash trade has been quiet thus far this week. Last week was $220-225 in the...

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Corn Posting Midday Gains, as USDA Cuts Ending Stocks

Corn futures are trading with gains across the board on Tuesday. Midday gains are pushing 3 to 5 cents, as USDA posted a friendlier balance sheet this morning. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 ¾ cents at $4.03 3/4. The monthly WASDE was out this morning,...

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Wheat Posting Mixed Midday Trade, After USDA Adds to World Production

The wheat complex is mixed as the market chews on a USDA report with little substance, on the US side. Chicago SRW futures are firm to 2 cents lower. KC HRW futures are showing fractional gains in the front months, excluding thin December. MPLS spring wheat is steady to 2...

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Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in the Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.19 (-1.28%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -4.40 (-1.04%). Sugar prices tumbled to 3-week lows today. Weakness in the Brazilian real is weighing on sugar prices as the real (^USDBRL) fell to a 1.75-month...

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Gains

Lean hog futures were 12 to 65 cents higher across most nearby contracts on Monday. Open interest was up 1,001 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.04 on Monday afternoon, down $1.49 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on December...

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Wheat Starting Tuesday Mostly Lower

Wheat is trading with Tuesday AM losses in the winter wheat contracts and gains in the spring wheat. The wheat complex was mixed to mostly lower across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were down 1 to 2 cents. Open interest was up 2,131 contracts. KC HRW futures saw...

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Soybean Losses Continue Ahead of USDA Report

Soybeans are down 5 to 6 cents in the front months on Tuesday morning. Futures posted losses of 8 to 11 ½ cents across most contracts on Monday. Open interest dropped 8,229 contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 11 1/2 cents lower at $10.23. Soymeal...

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‘Very unfair’: Trump threatens extra 5% tariff on Mexico over water dispute

President accuses neighbor of violating treaty governing water-sharing and urges water to be released ‘immediately’

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Hogs Push Higher into the Close on Monday

Lean hog futures were 12 to 65 cents higher across most nearby contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.04 on Monday afternoon, down $1.49 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on December 4 at $81.81. Export Sales data...

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Cattle Close with Monday Losses

Live cattle futures pulled off early lows to close with contracts up 17 cents in expiring December and down 45 cents to $1 in other contracts. There were 15 deliveries tendered on First Notice day on Monday, with the oldest long dated September 27. Last week’s cash trade was $220-222...

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Soybeans Face Weakness, as USDA Confirms First Shipments to China

Soybeans posted losses of 8 to 11 ½ cents across most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 11 1/2 cents lower at $10.23. Soymeal futures were 20 cents to $1.30 in the red. Soy Oil futures saw 34 to 51 point losses. USDA reported a...

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Wheat Faces Weakness on Monday

The wheat complex was mixed to mostly lower across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were down 1 to 2 cents. KC HRW futures saw Monday losses of 2 to 5 cents. MPLS spring wheat was steady to 2 cents lower. State Crop Progress report showed Kansas winter wheat...

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Corn Fades Lower on Monday

Corn futures found weaker trade on Monday as traders were squaring up ahead of a Tuesday USDA report. Contracts were down fractionally to 2 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/4 cents at $3.98 1/4. Export Inspections data showed corn at 1.453 MT (57.2 mbu)...

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Get Ready for a Big USDA Data Week in the Wobbly Grain Markets

Wheat and soybeans are on a slippery slope while corn is stuck grinding sideways.

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Sugar Prices Settle Mixed on Higher Indian Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.02 (+0.14%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.70%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Ramped-up sugar production in India is limiting the upside in sugar prices. Last Monday. The India Sugar Mill...

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Cattle Falling Back on Monday

Live cattle futures are 42 cents to $2 lower so far on Monday. Last week’s cash trade was $220-222 early in the north, ending last week near $225. Sothern action was $225-226.50. Feeder cattle futures are down $4 to $5 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another...

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Wheat Trading Mixed on Monday

The wheat complex is trading with Monday mixed action. Chicago SRW futures are showing fractional gains on so far on Monday. KC HRW futures are down up to 4 cents in the front months on Monday. MPLS spring wheat is steady to a penny higher on Monday. USDA tallied wheat...

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Hogs Showing Mixed Monday Trade

Lean hog futures are trading with 35 cent gains in the December contract with other contracts slightly lower. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on December 4 at $81.81. Commitment of Traders...

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