The Final Bell

Grains slide further into the week's close, with harvest pressure still the key driver to the downside. Demand for US soybeans remains strong, while export commitments for corn and wheat are behind. South America will continue to be a focus as European buyers look away from the Black Sea for their grain buying needs. Rhett Montgomery, lead market analyst with DTN, recaps today's trade.

Harvest pressure and inflation data has pushed soybeans lower as funds still remain net long across the grains. South American weather and global conflicts could provide potential upside down the road. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

Harvest pressure kept row crops lower today, while wheat futures were able to find some moderate support in the later half of the session. Soybean quality issues and off-colored beans could impact the basis levels and the export markets. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners recaps today's trade.

With clearer weather, the crop progress is expected to show an increased harvest pace ahead of rain chances later this week. USDA's increased yield expectations from Friday's WASDE are still weighing on corn and soybeans. Ross Baldwin with John Stewart & Associates recaps today's trade.

Zach Tindall with Producers Livestock breaks down Monday’s livestock markets. Lean hog futures moved higher alongside a sharp jump in pork cutout values, while live cattle and feeder cattle futures posted mostly lower closes. Cash cattle values strengthened, but hog demand remains a key factor to watch.

Sue Martin of Ag & Investments breaks down Friday’s USDA WASDE and crop production reports, record soybean yield projections, rising corn stocks and the outlook for harvest lows and demand in the weeks ahead on Channel Final Bell.

Grain markets finished Thursday lower, with soybeans leading the decline as traders looked ahead to Friday’s USDA reports. Corn held just above $5, while wheat also slipped. Export demand, harvest pressure and expectations for the WASDE report remained key market factors. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics breaks down today’s trade on Final Bell.

Grains and livestock markets closed lower Wednesday as traders positioned ahead of Friday’s WASDE report. Corn and soybeans gave back much of Tuesday’s gains, while wheat posted sharp losses. Cattle and hogs also finished lower with limited fundamental support. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Financial recaps today’s trade on Final Bell.

Grain and livestock futures finished sharply higher on Tuesday. Sam Hudson of Cornbelt Marekting recaps the day's trade.

Despite trading about a dime higher during the day, soybeans failed to sustain its gains and finished 2-3 cents higher. Wheat led the grains higher and corn finished just above unchanged. Cattle futures finished lower Monday, while lean hogs were mostly higher. Darin Newsom of Barchart breaks down Monday's factors.

Grains were lower with pressure lingering from the stocks report and disappointment in the latest trade summit with China. The underlying issues within the grain markets suggest that higher prices will return. Cattle demand has waned, and the packers are changing buying strategies to maintain margins. Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors recaps today's trade.

With a drier forecast on the way, harvest should expand and the high cash prices for soybeans is expected to back off the recent hikes. Wheat futures were higher in correction to the very oversold conditions of the markets as the exports out of the Black Sea continue to fall behind. Cattle ended the day higher, with boxes up on the week and cash trade divided between northern and southern trade. A...

Corn stocks came in much higher than trade estimates anticipated, causing fund liquidation that spilled over into the soybeans and wheat futures. Wheat production was raised slightly, but the report was overall neutral for wheat and soybeans. Cattle futures ended the day higher, with expectations that packers need more cattle to make up for last week's interrupted kill. Arlan Suderman with Stone X...

Wet weather has kept the combines out of the fields across the corn belt and through the Plains and Midwest, creating harvest delays and creating crop quality issues. Reports of corn sprouting have come out of Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. Cattle futures were mixed today as we wait for cash trade. Packers may be short bought, but feedlots are dealing with deteriorating pen conditions. Doug Simon wit...

Funds liquidated some long positions after the trade summit with China failed to bring about grain specific headlines. Harvest progress is expected to lag because of recent wet weather and a soggy forecast for this week. Managed money continues to lead the grains headed into the Quarterly Stocks report later this week. Mike Castle with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

Early liquidation faded through today's session as weather concerns came in to support grains to close more moderately on the day. Trade was initially disappointed at the lack of news from the trade summit with China, though reports are expected on Monday. Clint Hoffman with Tredas recaps today's trade.

Heavy rains causing harvest delays are reigniting supply concerns. Outside markets and higher crude oil are giving heavy pressure to the grains, despite those supply concerns. Cattle trade was lower Thursday, with the Hogs & Pigs report expected to show steady numbers and no hog herd expansion. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

Traders are watching headlines this week for any news about the potential for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and also the US and Iran. The trade summit with China begins tomorrow, and that will also have heavy influence on grains, depending on what news comes out of the negotiations. Cattle ended the day higher, optimistic about the week's cash trade.

Grains were lower today after rallying on Monday, as trade looks ahead to the President's trade summit with China. Traders are hopeful to see corn and wheat added into the trade agreement. Cattle were lower after sharply higher closes on Monday, waiting to see what fundamental support the week brings. Ross Baldwin with John Stewart & Associates recaps today's trade.

Wet weather is making harvest difficult across the Midwest, where yields are already projected lower. The trade meeting between the US and China has brought renewed optimism after positive preliminary talks with representatives. Heather Ramsey with the ARC Group recaps today's trade.

Treasury Secretary Bessent is set to meet with representatives from China regarding the Presidents' upcoming meeting. President Trump is set to announce to potential bans on beef, diesel, and fertilizer exports. The latest Cattle on Feed report comes out today after the close.

Soybean meal was the stand alone market today, reaching new two year highs. The price of diesel fuel continues to be a large factor heading into harvest season, effecting basis levels. Cattle futures fell today ahead of tomorrow's Cattle on Feed report. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

Crude oil set back today, pressuring grains in the early session. The federal reserve made the decision to increase the interest rate, which also influenced the trade headed into the close. International variables will continue to play a large role on grain markets through harvest. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners recaps today's trade.

Grains started the morning under pressure, but the soybean product markets pulled the commodities higher. Crude oil rallies again today as Saudi Arabia announces the closer of a portion of oil exports. Rhett Montgomery, Lead Analyst with DTN recaps today's trade.

Some follow through trade helped to keep corn supported while higher crude oil boosted the soybeans and soybean oil. Wheat futures were mixed, but closed lower with profit taking. Cattle opened the week with a strong close, helped by the higher cash trade and sharply higher feeder index. Zach Tindall with Producers Livestock recaps today's trade.