The Final Bell

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.

The latest USDA WASDE report was mostly bullish for corn, but the slightly bearish tone for soybeans sent grains into a sharp sell off. Corn beginning stocks were lowered, along with yield projections. Soybean yields were raised very slightly, and wheat had a fairly neutral report. Cattle ended the week higher with stronger cash business. Barchart Senior Analyst, Darin Newsom, recaps today's trade...

Soybeans lead grains higher with strong demand from China ahead of this month's trade summit. The wars continue to give bullish support with higher crude oil prices. Cattle closed higher in a corrective rally, but no cash trade has been reported yet for the week.

Managed money flows out of grains ahead of the USDA report on Friday, taking a cautious approach to what the yield projections may be. Corn and soybean yields are expected to be lower, but with a wide range of estimates. Wheat futures slid with pressure from row crops and the potential for higher winter wheat acreage. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

Wheat futures rose again as the talks for peace between Russia and Ukraine fall through over the weekend. Soybeans held higher with strength in the soybean oil as crude prices rise. Cattle futures rallied to start the week, with traders hopeful for some fundamental support to develop. Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors recaps today's trade.

Technical pressure and political uncertainty underpinned the markets today as traders wait for the next piece of news out of Russia and Ukraine. Next features the latest USDA WASDE report, where the yields will be anticipated as the finish to the crops looks hot and dry. Cattle were lower ahead of the weekend after Thursday's rally. Clint Hoffman with Tredas recaps today's trade.

News out of Russia that peace talks may be on the way dropped wheat futures, spilling over into corn. Soybeans held some gains with strong demand and solid export numbers. Cattle rallied with technical support today, though market fundamentals haven't changed. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

Grains lose some momentum as traders set back with some profit taking with a lack of new bullish news. Underlying support still holds with lower expected yields and geopolitical risk. Cattle closed lower as the demand for beef after the holiday weekend is uncertain. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

The lower yield expectations, spurred more by hot and dry conditions across the Midwest and Central Plains have brought the funds in strong to support the grains. Geopolitical risk continues to also support the markets, with demand for US grains looking good. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners recaps today's trade.

As we round out August, pressure taking pressured the grain markets today, though demand for corn and soybeans continues to look very strong. Wheat futures set back with technical pressure, though the logistical problems still exist for Russian and Ukraine grains. Cattle found a little bounce today, though there are still many challenges facing the market ahead. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing...

Traders continue to work in risk premium to account for the lack of wheat from Russia and Ukraine. Corn futures found slight pressure, but found support through the close from higher wheat and soybeans. Soybean demand holds strong with sales to China and product business to Europe this morning. Mike Castle with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

The trade wakes up to the long-term implications of a Black Sea war with no end in sight. Global grain demand will be high as yield expectations for Europe and the US continue to fall back. Cattle moved higher today in a technical bump while the market still searches for the bottom. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

With news out of Russia that there is no plan for peace talks, and the war is set to escalate once again, wheat futures spiked. Corn and soybeans rallied behind wheat with no lack of their own bullish drivers. Cattle futures continued to struggle today, closing in mixed fashion. Zach Tindall with Producers Livestock recaps today's trade.

Corn, driven by lower expected yields and high demand, continues to rally. Soybeans find strength with high demand and a reversal in soybean oil, despite lower crude today. Cattle futures continue to sink in a tough market facing strong fundamental challenges. Ross Baldwin with John Stewart & Associates recaps today's trade.

The ProFarmer Crop Tour results pegged the average corn yield at 173.2 bushels per acre, well below the latest USDA projections. Soybeans yields from the tour are expected at 53.3 bushels per acre. Cattle futures fell as the first port along the Mexican border was set to reopen today. Darren Frye with Waterstreet Consulting recaps today's trade.

The momentum for corn helped to push futures higher with lower yields expected. Solid demand for soybeans helped to close the day with a couple cents gained. Wheat settled back a bit in more of a technical correction, though the fundamental picture is still supportive. Heather Ramsey with the ARC Group recaps today's trade.

As the crop tour wraps up this week, expectations are for lower yield estimates and overall lower performance. The last leg of the tour does expect to see better numbers through the rest of Iowa and Minnesota. The cattle market continues to look for some kind of fundamental support in the face of lower supplies and packer consolidation. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's tr...

The ProFarmer Crop Tour continues, and after finding lower yield potential for corn and lower pod counts for soybeans for Nebraska and Indiana, corn and soybean futures rallied. Wheat futures were led higher by the row crops and new attacks in the Black Sea. Cattle futures dropped and made some technical damage as the market questions the stability of higher boxes. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Fina...

Corn and wheat settled lower after losing the bullish steam from Monday. Soybeans held gains until the last hour of trade when futures closed just slightly changed. Traders are waiting on news out of the ProFarmer Crop tour, while current market fundamentals remain steady. Darin Newsom, Barchart Senior Analyst, recaps today's trade.

The grain markets seem to wake up to the damage that Russia and Ukraine are doing to ports, and the global grain supply. Weather concerns both for the US and across Europe are also leading to questions about the amount of grain available down the road. Cattle could be looking towards further pressure in a market facing many challenges. Sue Martin with Ag & Investment Services recaps today's trade.

Wednesday's rally lost momentum as the market failed to feed the bull. Russia and Ukraine continue military attacks, but rumors about peace talks left wheat lower. Cattle opened up the downside on Wednesday, spilling pressure over into today's trade and lowered cash bids. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.