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Wheat slips amid efforts to ease Black Sea export disruptions
By Tom PolansekChicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Friday amid diplomatic efforts to ease disruptions to Black Sea grain exports caused by Russia's war on Ukraine, two major grain suppliers.Prices also came unde
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC
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Wheat futures slip with Black Sea diplomacy in focus
By Tom PolansekChicago Board of Trade grain futures fell on Friday under pressure from diplomatic efforts to ease war disruption to Black Sea grain exports, analysts said.A lack of details about new agricultural deals du
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC
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Wheat down 9-19 cents, corn down 2-12, soy down 12-17
The following are expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Down 9 to 19 cents per bushelCORN - Down 2 to 12 centsSOYBEAN
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:25 PM UTC
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Chicago grains slip with Black Sea diplomacy and US-China trade in focus
Chicago grain futures fell on Friday, led by a more than 2% slide for wheat, with prices pressured by diplomatic efforts to ease war disruption to Black Sea exports and by a lack of new agricultural deals during a U.S.-C
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 25, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC
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CBOT corn may retest $5.40 to $5.45-1/4 range after shallow fall in Q4
CBOT first month corn CBOT:ZC1! may retrace into a support zone of $4.72 to $5.02 per bushel before testing a resistance range of $5.40 to $5.45-1/4 in the fourth quarter.A high-low bottom around $3.60-1/2 between August
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC
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Wheat heads for 4th straight weekly loss on Black Sea export hopes
Chicago wheat futures fell on Friday and were on track for their fourth straight weekly decline as traders hoped for a revival of exports from the Black Sea and the US dollar strengthened, making US crops less competitiv
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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Corn Futures Fall as U.S.-China Summit Yields Little News — Daily Grain Highlights
By Kirk MaltaisHIGHLIGHTSSlow Flow: CBOT grains were down throughout the day. "I think the lack of actionable news out of the U.S.-China trade summit has led to somewhat of a 'buyers strike' through the morning," said Ol
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 24, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
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Soybeans sag as traders wait for details on US-China summit
By Tom PolansekChicago Board of Trade soybean and grain futures slumped on Thursday as traders waited to see whether a highly anticipated US-China summit would produce agricultural trade deals.US Treasury Secretary Scott
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 24, 2026, 06:20 PM UTC
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EU wheat eases on cautious hopes for Black Sea grain exports
European wheat fell on Thursday as traders weighed cautious signs of progress towards restoring Black Sea grain exports.Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Turkey had stepped up efforts to re-establish
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 04:22 PM UTC
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Cooler Temperatures Move Through Corn Belt — Market Talk
The NOAA's Climate Prediction Center says that cooler than average temperatures are moving through the U.S. Corn Belt over the next two weeks--this while higher precipitation is expected. This is seen as being good for w
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 03:05 PM UTC
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Wheat down 3-5 cents, corn mixed, soy up 2-4
The following are expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Thursday.WHEAT - Down 3 to 5 cents per bushelCORN - Mixed, down 2 cents to u
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC
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USDA Exp Sales: Corn 26-27 Net 838,300 Tons; 27-28 2,500
USDA Exp Sales: Corn 26-27 Net 838,300 Tons; 27-28 2,500
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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Wheat extends drop as traders monitor prospects for Black Sea exports
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures dropped for a third straight session on Wednesday, past a four-week low, as traders monitor prospects for diplomatic efforts that could ease Black Sea export disruptions. Corn and soy
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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Wheat extends drop as traders monitor Black Sea export prospects
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures continue dropped for a third straight session on Wednesday, past a four-week low, as traders monitor prospects for diplomatic efforts easing Black Sea export disruptions. Corn and soy
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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Corn Futures Slide Ahead of U.S.-China Summit — Daily Grain Highlights
By Kirk MaltaisHIGHLIGHTSAll Hands on Deck: Many traders were seen today as being risk-off ahead of the summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi. While not much is expected in the way of fresh deals guarantee
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 23, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
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Wheat drops to four-week low as Ukraine diplomacy weighs
By Tom PolansekWheat futures extended their fall to a four-week low on the Chicago Board of Trade on Wednesday on expectations that diplomatic efforts could ease Black Sea export disruptions linked to Russia's war with U
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 23, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC
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EU wheat weakens with Black Sea peace efforts in focus
European wheat fell on Wednesday, with traders citing optimism about diplomatic efforts to ease Black Sea ports disruptions and helped by a fall of the euro against the dollar.Benchmark December milling wheat EURONEXT:EB
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 04:54 PM UTC
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Wheat down 1-3 cents, corn down 2-5, soy down 4-7
The following are expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Wednesday.WHEAT - Down 1 to 3 cents per bushelCORN - Down 2 to 5 cents per b
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC
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USDA Says 100,000 Tons of Corn Sold to Mexico in 2026-27
USDA Says 100,000 Tons of Corn Sold to Mexico in 2026-27
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC
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Wheat slips to 4-week low as dollar and Ukraine diplomacy weigh
Chicago wheat futures extended their fall on Wednesday to a four-week low, pressured by a rising dollar and hopes that diplomatic efforts could ease Black Sea export disruption linked to Russia's war with Ukraine, analys
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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US wheat slips as traders monitor Black Sea export prospects
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures edged lower on Wednesday as market participants monitored prospects for a potential recovery in Black Sea grain exports. Corn also dropped, while soybeans were little changed.FUNDAMEN
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Soybean futures ease as traders await US-China summit
CBOT soybean futures slipped Tuesday after Monday’s rally on hopes for US agriculture deals, as traders awaited a US-China summit this week for potential boosts to Chinese demand for American farm goods.
COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 09:28 PM UTC
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U.S. corn and soybean harvesting ahead of last year, USDA says
USDA reports early U.S. harvesting ahead of last year and the 5-year average: corn 13% harvested and soybeans 12% complete, with corn 3 points and soybeans 4 points ahead of the same time last year.
MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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Soybeans slip as oil falls and harvest advances
Chicago soybeans eased lower as oil prices declined and the Midwest harvest advanced, with traders awaiting a US-China summit this week.
COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC
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Chicago soybeans slip as traders look to US-China meeting
CBOT soybean futures edged lower Tuesday as expectations built for a US-China presidential meeting that could boost Asian demand.
COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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Chicago soybeans edge lower on China demand watch
CBOT soybean futures fell as traders monitored whether a Trump-Xi meeting this week could boost Chinese buying; wheat fell and corn was unchanged.
COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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Live cattle futures rise after August US feedlot placements miss
Live cattle and feeder cattle futures climbed on CME on Monday after USDA said August feedlot placements fell short of expectations, according to analysts.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
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Soybean futures rise on hopes of expanded Chinese buying
CBOT soybean futures climbed Monday as traders looked for a Trump-Xi meeting this week to expand Chinese purchases of American crops; corn and wheat also advanced.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 08:44 PM UTC
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Soybean futures climb as traders eye more China US buys
CBOT soybean futures rose Monday as traders looked ahead to a Thursday Trump-Xi meeting, anticipating it could spur additional Chinese purchases of US supplies.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 06:18 PM UTC
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Corn and grains rally on wet weather, conflict, USDA export checks
Corn futures extended early gains, supported by wet weekend weather that likely slowed harvesting, ongoing Russia-Ukraine fighting, and a USDA report showing higher export inspections for last week.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC
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EU wheat rises as Black Sea export hopes fade
Euronext wheat rose as attacks in Russia–Ukraine cooled hopes for Black Sea export upturns, while optimism ahead of a US–China summit supported Chicago grains, traders said.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:40 PM UTC
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U.S. corn and soy export inspections rise; wheat falls
U.S. corn and soybean inspections for export increased last week, while wheat inspections declined from the week before, according to the Agriculture Department’s latest report.
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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USDA grain inspections show corn at 1,938,523 tons vs 1,552,010
USDA grain inspections reported corn at 1,938,523 tons versus 1,552,010.
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC
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Chicago corn and soybeans rise on China-US buying hopes
Chicago soybeans and corn rose Monday as traders awaited a Trump-Xi meeting this week that could prompt more Chinese buying of US supplies. Wheat also rose after Ukraine and Russia drone attacks reduced hopes for de-esca
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC
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Chicago soybeans edge higher as US bean imports drop
Chicago soybean futures edged higher after Chinese imports of US beans fell in August; wheat and corn also gained as traders await a Trump-Xi meeting later this week.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Chicago soybeans rise as China’s US bean purchases slip in August
Chicago soybean futures edged higher after Chinese imports of US beans fell in August; traders also look ahead to a Trump–Xi meeting later this week. Wheat and corn gained.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Corn, soybeans drop as traders book profits
US corn and soybean futures fell Friday after multiyear highs; traders cited profit-taking as harvesting expanded in the Midwest amid scattered rains.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC
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Soybeans set for weekly gain as China demand in focus
US soybean futures were lower on Friday but headed for a weekly gain as attention turned to Chinese demand ahead of next week’s Trump-Xi meeting, with support from stronger soymeal prices.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC
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Soybeans and wheat poised for weekly gains as China demand eyed
US soybean futures fell on Friday but were headed for a weekly gain, with attention on Chinese demand ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting and support from stronger soymeal prices. Wheat was set for a small weekly rise as trade
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC
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Soybeans finish modestly lower; soymeal surges after choppy trade
U.S. soybean futures closed modestly lower after a choppy session as surging cash prices for soymeal supported the market, analysts said.
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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U.S. corn export sales land on low side of forecasts
USDA data for the week ended September 10 showed U.S. corn export sales at 1.03 million metric tons, on the low side of analyst forecasts.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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USDA export sales: Corn 26-27, net 1.03M tons
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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Soybeans steady near 3-year highs as China demand focus grows
U.S. soybean futures were little changed after approaching a three-year high, with attention on Chinese demand for U.S. soy ahead of next week’s Trump–Xi meeting.
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC
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Soybeans rise; traders weigh progress in China purchases and Trump–Xi talks
CBOT most-active soybean futures rose 0.74% to $13.30-1/4 a bushel amid expectations for U.S. supply purchases by China and ahead of a Trump–Xi meeting. Wheat and corn were also higher.
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 05:32 AM UTC
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CBOT soybeans ease as crude oil declines; wheat, corn lower
U.S. soybean futures inched lower after crude oil prices fell. Losses were limited by expectations of firmer demand from China. Wheat and corn also moved lower.
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 01:08 AM UTC
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Soybeans rise to deferred contract highs ahead of Trump-Xi
CBOT soybean futures rose on Wednesday, reaching contract highs in deferred months, while soymeal futures also set contract highs, on hopes of increased Chinese demand ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 07:42 PM UTC
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Brazil Conab projects higher corn production for 2026/27 cycle
Conab projects Brazil corn production for the 2026/27 cycle at 148 million metric tons, up 2.8% from 2025/26, citing higher planted acreage and rising domestic and export demand.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 05:37 PM UTC
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CBOT corn futures slip ahead of U.S. harvest results
CBOT corn futures eased as traders awaited U.S. harvest results after an improvement in the crop condition rating this week, with uncertainty about yields following hot weather last month.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC
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Soybean futures rise for third straight session amid demand, supply doubts
Chicago soybean futures rose for a third session, supported by Chinese demand and doubts over U.S. supply levels, analysts said.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC
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Soybeans, wheat rise as US data and China demand support
U.S. soybean, wheat and corn futures rose Wednesday, with CBOT soybeans (ZS1!) up 0.28% at $13.22-1/2 per bushel as of 0503 GMT, after earlier losses linked to falling crude oil prices; wheat gained on Black Sea risks.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 05:26 AM UTC
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Soybeans slip as crude falls after prior rally
U.S. soybean futures fell Wednesday, pressured by a decline in crude oil prices, after rising more than 2% in the previous session. The drop followed a slower-than-expected August soybean crush rate.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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Soybeans and soymeal rise on US crush data; wheat rebounds
U.S. soybean futures rose Tuesday as soymeal futures surged more than 2% after an industry report showed a smaller-than-expected soybean crushing pace in August, analysts said. Crude oil price gains provided additional s
COMMODITIES | Sep 15, 2026, 08:32 PM UTC
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Soybeans and soymeal rise on US crush data; wheat turns higher
U.S. soybean futures rose on Tuesday after a monthly industry report showed a smaller-than-expected soybean crushing pace in August. Soymeal futures surged 2%, and higher NYMEX crude oil prices supported soybeans and cor
COMMODITIES | Sep 15, 2026, 06:41 PM UTC
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U.S. Corn Crop Condition Improved in Past Week — Market Talk
The U.S. corn crop was in 57% good/excellent condition this week, up from 56% the week before but down from 67% this time last year, according to the USDA's latest report. The corn harvest was 8% complete compared with 7
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC
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Wheat down 8-11 cents, corn down 2-5, soybeans down 3-6
The following are expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Tuesday.WHEAT - Down 8 to 11 cents per bushelCORN - Down 2 to 5 cents per bu
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC
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Wheat stays weak on hopes of Black Sea de-escalation
Chicago wheat futures fell on Tuesday to near a two-week low after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, keeping market focus on diplomacy that
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 15, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
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Chicago wheat slips as Black Sea supply worries ease
U.S. wheat futures fell on Tuesday, hovering near a more than two-week low, as hopes of reduced tensions in the Black Sea region eased supply concerns after Washington said Ukraine and Russia agreed not to target each ot
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 15, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC
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Chicago wheat hovers near two-week low as Black Sea supply worries ease
U.S. wheat futures fell on Tuesday, hovering near a more than two-week low, as hopes of a de-escalation in the Black Sea conflict eased supply concerns after Washington said Ukraine and Russia agreed not to target each o
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 15, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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Crop Progress: U.S. Corn 17% Vp-pr, 26 Fair, 57 Gd-ex
(MORE TO FOLLOW) Dow Jones NewswiresSeptember 14, 2026 16:00 ET (20:00 GMT)
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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Crop Progress: U.S. Corn 8% Harvested; 7 Yr Ago, 6 Avg
Crop Progress: U.S. Corn 8% Harvested; 7 Yr Ago, 6 Avg
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC