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Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 04/05/2013 @ 10:08am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean markets finished lower, while wheat settled higher Friday. The May futures corn contract closed 1 cent lower at $6.29. The May soybean ...
Farm prices to drop Friday By: Mike McGinnis 04/05/2013 @ 7:26am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised for a lower trading session Friday. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, April 5, 2013, are ...
Corn, wheat seen trading higher Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 04/03/2013 @ 6:53am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and wheat markets are poised for a higher trading session Wednesday. Soybeans are seen falling. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday ...
Corn ends lower, soybeans higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/02/2013 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The higher start was unsustainable for the CME Group corn market. But, soybeans and wheat finished higher Tuesday. The May futures corn contract closed 3/4 of a cent lower ...
Green arrows for all commodities By: Mike McGinnis 04/02/2013 @ 7:14am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After falling 94¢ in the last two trading sessions, the CME Group corn market is poised to trade higher Tuesday. Soybean and wheat markets are seen higher too. The ...
USDA data still smells By: Mike McGinnis 04/01/2013 @ 2:00pm
What now? That seems to be the obvious question for farmers wondering where the corn and soybean markets will stop falling from those nasty-bearish USDA March Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks ...
Corn ends at 9-month low By: Mike McGinnis 04/01/2013 @ 11:21am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The high stocks noted in the USDA's March Report pushed the CME Group corn futures to a nine-month low Monday. The May futures corn contract closed 53 cents lower ...
Corn remains sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 04/01/2013 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The high stocks noted in the USDA's March Report continues to heavily pressure the CME Group corn futures Monday. At midsession, the May futures corn contract is ...
Corn to drop another 30¢, Monday By: Mike McGinnis 04/01/2013 @ 7:44am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Due to follow-through from Thursday's bearish USDA Reports, to start this week, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen sharply lower Monday.The early ...
Corn seen dropping 30¢ By: Mike McGinnis 04/01/2013 @ 7:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Due to follow-through from Thursday's bearish USDA Reports, to start this week, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen sharply lower Monday. The early ...
Corn ends 'limit' down By: Mike McGinnis 03/28/2013 @ 12:44pm
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--A big bearish USDA Report helped the CME Group corn market to it 'limit' down, soybean and wheat markets ended lower too Thursday. The May futures corn contract ...
Report sends corn 'limit' down By: Mike McGinnis 03/28/2013 @ 11:24am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--The U.S. farmers will plant 97.3 million acres of corn and 77.1 million acres of soybeans in 2013, according to the USDA. The market is reacting negatively: Corn has ...
USDA releases bearish corn data By: Mike McGinnis 03/28/2013 @ 10:13am
The U.S. farmers will plant 97.3 million acres of corn and 77.1 million acres of soybeans in 2013, according to the USDA. The market is reacting negatively. Corn has fallen to its daily 40¢ limit down ...
Corn, soybeans open lower By: Mike McGinnis 03/28/2013 @ 9:38am
On Thursday, the CME Group corn and soybean markets open lower, ahead of today's USDA Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks Reports at 11:00am CT. At the open, the May futures corn contract is trading ...
Corn, soybeans seen up Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 03/28/2013 @ 7:25am
To end the holiday-shortened trading week, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen starting higher, due to a slightly higher overnight market. In addition, the USDA will release its March ...
Farm markets to start slightly higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/28/2013 @ 7:23am
To end the holiday-shortened trading week, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen starting higher, due to a slightly higher overnight market. In addition, the USDA will release its March ...
Nice corn, soybean rally Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/27/2013 @ 12:28pm
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are rallying Wednesday. At mid-day, the May futures corn contract is trading 6 cents higher at $7.36.The May soybean futures contract is trading 8 cents ...
Soybeans remain up, corn lower By: Mike McGinnis 03/26/2013 @ 9:38am
While the soybeans trend higher, corn and wheat prices fall Tuesday. At mid-session, the May futures corn contract is trading 6 cents lower at $7.27.The May soybean futures contract is trading ...
Farm markets to rise slightly By: Mike McGinnis 03/26/2013 @ 7:33am
For Tuesday, CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen mostly higher. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, are slightly higher. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents lower ...
Corn ends up, soybeans down By: Mike McGinnis 03/25/2013 @ 9:54am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn market closed higher, while soybean and wheat ended lower Monday. At the close, the May futures corn contract settled 7 cents higher at $7.33.The ...
Corn, soybeans seen lower Monday By: Mike McGinnis 03/25/2013 @ 7:42am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--To start the shortened trading week, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen lower Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, March 25, 2013, are ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 03/22/2013 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--For the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets it was just a weaker trading session Friday. The May futures corn contract settled 6 cents lower at $7.26.The May ...
A drop in Friday's farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 03/22/2013 @ 8:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--To end the week, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen lower Friday.The early calls for the commodities on Friday, March 22, 2013, are lower. Corn is seen ...
Corn, soybean markets to drop Friday By: Mike McGinnis 03/22/2013 @ 7:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--To end the week, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen lower Friday. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, March 22, 2013, are lower. Corn is seen ...
Soybeans end sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/21/2013 @ 9:49am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market finished sharply higher Thursday. The May futures corn contract settled 1 cent higher at $7.33. The May soybean futures contract close 29 ...
A pullback seen for corn, wheat markets By: Mike McGinnis 03/21/2013 @ 8:05am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With mostly lower overnight follow-through combined with weak export sales news, the CME Group farm markets are seen mostly lower Thursday. The early calls for the ...
Grains and soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/20/2013 @ 10:03am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, wheat and soybean markets all rallied to close up Tuesday. At the close, the May futures corn contract settled 4 cents higher at $7.32. The May ...
Corn, soybeans to rise Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/20/2013 @ 8:19am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A higher trading day is seen for the CME Group farm markets Wednesday.The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 2-4 ...
Farm markets to see two higher days By: Mike McGinnis 03/20/2013 @ 8:17am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A higher trading day is seen for the CME Group farm markets Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening ...
Corn, wheat close higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/19/2013 @ 9:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, wheat markets finish strong on demand news Tuesday. News of some U.S. ethanol plants resuming production has sparked ideas of furthering the tightening ...
Corn, soybeans to go up By: Mike McGinnis 03/19/2013 @ 6:58am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A higher trading day is seen for the CME Group farm markets Tuesday.The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 4-6 ...
Corn, soybeans to trade higher Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/19/2013 @ 6:55am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A higher trading day is seen for the CME Group farm markets Tuesday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 4-6 ...
Corn finishes higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/18/2013 @ 10:06am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn market found strength, at the close Monday. The May futures corn contract finished is 3 cents higher at $7.20. The May soybean futures contract ...
Corn, soybeans seen lower Monday By: Mike McGinnis 03/18/2013 @ 7:56am
A lower trading day is seen for the CME Group farm markets Monday.The early calls for the commodities on Monday, March 18, 2013, are lower. Corn is seen opening 5-7 cents lower. Soybeans are seen 14-15 cents ...
Weaker farm prices seen Monday By: Mike McGinnis 03/18/2013 @ 7:53am
A lower trading day is seen for the CME Group farm markets Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, March 18, 2013, are lower. Corn is seen opening 5-7 cents lower. Soybeans are seen 14-15 cents ...
Two-sided trading for markets By: Mike McGinnis 03/15/2013 @ 9:58am
The CME Group corn market remains higher, while the wheat and soybean markets drop Friday. At mid-session, the May futures corn contract is trading 1 cent higher at $7.18. The May soybean futures ...
Corn to trade lower, soybeans up By: Mike McGinnis 03/15/2013 @ 7:04am
A mostly lower trading day is seen for the CME Group farm markets Friday.The early calls for the commodities on Friday, March 15, 2013, are mixed. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents lower. Soybeans are seen 3-5 ...
Soybean prices to go higher, corn seen lower Friday By: Mike McGinnis 03/15/2013 @ 7:02am
A mostly lower trading day is seen for the CME Group farm markets Friday. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, March 15, 2013, are mixed. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents lower. Soybeans are seen 3-5 ...
Corn, wheat rally Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 03/14/2013 @ 1:42pm
The CME Group corn and wheat markets are up, in late session trading Thursday. At 1:40pm, The May futures corn contract is trading 5 cents higher at $7.15. The May soybean futures contract is trading 16 ...
Farm markets to dip Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 03/14/2013 @ 7:28am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)—A mostly lower trading day is expected for the CME Group farm markets Thursday. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, March 14, 2013, are mixed. Corn is seen ...
Soybeans, corn closed down By: Mike McGinnis 03/13/2013 @ 9:57am
A weak CME Group soybean market kept gains limited for corn and wheat Wednesday. At the close, the May futures corn contract finished 4 cents lower at $7.10. The May soybean futures contract ...
Grains seen starting up Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/13/2013 @ 8:21am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)—A mostly higher trading day is expected for the CME Group farm markets Wednesday.The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, are mixed. Corn is seen ...
Higher corn, wheat prices seen Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/13/2013 @ 8:18am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)—A mostly higher trading day is expected for the CME Group farm markets Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, are mixed. Corn ...
Farmland poised for more big gains in 2013 By: Mike McGinnis 03/12/2013 @ 1:13pm
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com) -- Flush with cash, many U.S. farmers have already become active this year in purchasing land or paying higher cash rents. Because of the intense buying interests from ...
Grains turn mixed at mid-day By: Mike McGinnis 03/12/2013 @ 9:46am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets turn mixed Tuesday.The May futures corn contract is trading 5 cents higher at $7.17. The May soybean futures contract is ...
Grains look to open Tuesday lower By: Mike McGinnis 03/12/2013 @ 8:38am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--It looks like 'Turnaround Tuesday' for the CME Group farm markets, as a lower trade is expected.The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 ...
Corn, soybean close higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/11/2013 @ 9:49am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--The May futures corn contract closed 7 cents higher at $7.11. The May soybean futures contract finished 8 cents higher at $14.79. May wheat futures settled 3 cents higher ...
Higher farm markets seen Monday By: Mike McGinnis 03/11/2013 @ 7:37am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--With strong carryover from overnight trading, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, March ...
USDA data boosts corn market By: Mike McGinnis 03/08/2013 @ 11:31am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA released bullish data for the corn market, bearish for soybeans Friday. In its report, the USDA left the U.S. soybean ending stocks unchanged and lowered ...
USDA data seen as bullish for corn By: Mike McGinnis 03/08/2013 @ 11:08am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA released bullish data for the corn market, bearish for soybeans Friday. In its report, the USDA left the U.S. soybean ending stocks unchanged and lowered ...
Corn closes higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/08/2013 @ 9:59am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Reacting to the USDA lowering the U.S. corn carryout estimate in today's WASDE Reports, the CME Group corn market finished strongly. Wheat and soybeans were pressured ...
Corn, soybeans seen higher Friday By: Mike McGinnis 03/08/2013 @ 7:44am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With traders waiting for the USDA/WASDE Reports to be released at 11:00am CT, the CME Group corn, soybean markets are seen higher and wheat lower.The early calls for the ...
Farm markets seen up ahead of USDA By: Mike McGinnis 03/08/2013 @ 7:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With traders waiting for the USDA/WASDE Reports to be released at 11:00am CT, the CME Group corn, soybean markets are seen higher and wheat lower. The early calls for the ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/07/2013 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Strong export sales have helped the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets close higher Thursday. The May futures corn contract closed 2 cents higher at $6.91. The May ...
Demand to push up soybeans, wheat By: Mike McGinnis 03/07/2013 @ 7:56am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Based upon strong demand, the CME Group soybean and wheat markets are seen higher, corn weaker Thursday. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, March 7, 2013, are ...
Farm markets end lower By: Mike McGinnis 03/06/2013 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--It was a real setback day for all CME Group farm markets Wednesday. Soybeans were pressured by profit-taking, corn felt the weight of the upcoming expected bearish USDA ...
Mixed farm markets seen Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/06/2013 @ 7:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean markets are seen mixed Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening ...
Corn, soybeans settle higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/05/2013 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture--Though off its daily high, the CME Group soybean market helped all other commodities finish higher Tuesday. The May futures corn contract closed 5 cents higher at $7.09. The May ...
New trading hours for markets By: Mike McGinnis 03/05/2013 @ 7:53am
On Tuesday, the CME Group announced proposed changes to its trading hours for grains and oilseed products. After a survey of 4,000 producers, commercial customers, traders and other industry ...
Corn, soybean markets seen rising By: Mike McGinnis 03/05/2013 @ 7:44am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--For Tuesday, the CME Group corn, soybean markets seen slightly higher Tuesday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, are mostly higher. Corn ...
Market 'shoes' to drop By: Mike McGinnis 03/04/2013 @ 12:33pm
It seems like the market is digesting a lot of information while waiting for the next 'shoe or shoes to drop'. Currently, the market is trading large South American crop estimates, South American ...
Soybeans rally By: Mike McGinnis 03/04/2013 @ 9:51am
The CME Group soybean market finished strongly, while corn and wheat markets ended lower Monday. The March futures corn contract settled 1 cent lower at $7.23. The March soybean futures contract finished 25 ...
Higher start seen for corn, soybeans Monday By: Mike McGinnis 03/04/2013 @ 7:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--To start the week, the CME Group corn, soybean markets seen slightly higher Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, March 4, 2013, are mostly ...
Corn, wheat markets end higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/01/2013 @ 9:49am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Short-covering helped the CME Group corn and wheat markets close higher Friday. The soybean market was pressured by export supplies in Argentina. The March futures ...
Profit-taking to sink farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 03/01/2013 @ 7:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Profit-taking and concerns about the U.S. sequestration issues are applying pressure to the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Friday. The early calls for the ...
Corn, soybeans end stronger By: Mike McGinnis 02/28/2013 @ 9:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As they traded most of the day, the CME Group soybean and corn markets closed strongly Thursday. The March futures corn contract finished 10 cents higher at $7.19. The ...
Demand to push up corn, soybean prices By: Mike McGinnis 02/28/2013 @ 7:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Thursday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen higher. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, February 28, 2013, are higher. Corn is ...
Corn, soybean markets end higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/27/2013 @ 9:49am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With the 'bulls' outpowering the 'bears', the CME Group soybean, corn and wheat markets closed higher Wednesday. The March futures corn contract settled ...
Higher farm markets to start Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/27/2013 @ 7:46am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Wednesday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen higher. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, February 26, 2013, are higher. Corn is ...
Corn, wheat remain higher Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/26/2013 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and wheat markets remain strong, while soybeans have fallen Tuesday. At mid-session, the March futures corn contract is trading 11 cents higher at ...
Farm markets seen mixed Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/26/2013 @ 7:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Tuesday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are mixed. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, are mostly higher. Corn is seen ...
Soybeans, corn close higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/25/2013 @ 9:52am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Much needed rainfall in Argentina is putting pressure on the CME Group soybean market. Corn and wheat markets trade weaker too Monday. At mid-session, the March ...
Mostly lower start for farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 02/25/2013 @ 7:42am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Monday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are mixed. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, February 25, 2013, are mostly lower. Corn is seen ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/22/2013 @ 9:57am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading higher on fresh demand news early, the CME Group soybean market finished lower and pulled corn and wheat down with it Friday. China purchased ore 400,000 tons ...
Soybeans to surge higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/22/2013 @ 7:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Friday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen higher. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, February 21, 2013, are lower. Corn is seen ...
Soybeans end higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/21/2013 @ 9:53am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A bearish outlook on U.S. 2013 acreage and prices released from the USDA's annual Ag Outlook Conference helped keep the lid on any solid gains for the CME Group's ...
Corn, soybeans to drop By: Mike McGinnis 02/21/2013 @ 7:26am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With profit-taking and expectations of a bearish USDA Ag Outlook Report, today's CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen lower.The early calls for the ...
Farm markets to fall Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 02/21/2013 @ 7:23am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With profit-taking and expectations of a bearish USDA Ag Outlook Report, today's CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen lower. The early calls for the ...
Soybeans, corn end higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/20/2013 @ 9:54am
DES MOINES, iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market pulled up corn and wheat prices Wednesday. The March futures corn contract closed up 5 cents at $7.00. The March soybean futures contract ...
Brazil's harvest logistical fears realized By: Mike McGinnis 02/20/2013 @ 8:43am
With a record-large 2013 soybean crop expected, the biggest fear for Brazilian farmers is becoming reality. The logistics of harvesting and transporting the massive amounts of soybeans have reared their ugly ...
Corn seen down, soybeans up By: Mike McGinnis 02/20/2013 @ 7:43am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Wednesday, the CME Group soybean market is expected to extend this week's rally. Meanwhile, corn and wheat prices are seen flat-to-lower.The early calls for the ...
Soybeans seen extending gains By: Mike McGinnis 02/20/2013 @ 7:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Wednesday, the CME Group soybean market is expected to extend this week's rally. Meanwhile, corn and wheat prices are seen flat-to-lower. The early calls for the ...
Soybeans close 45¢ higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/19/2013 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A rainless Argentina and a lower dollar sparking demand have the CME Group soybean market sharply higher Tuesday. The March futures corn contract settled 3 cents lower at ...
Tuesday's soybeans seen up By: Mike McGinnis 02/19/2013 @ 8:22am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Tuesday, rumors that the EU buyers are in need of securing soymeal supplies and less-than-expected rain in Argentina have the the CME Group corn and soybean markets ...
Higher farm markets to start Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/19/2013 @ 7:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Tuesday, rumors that the EU buyers are in need of securing soymeal supplies and less-than-expected rain in Argentina have the the CME Group corn and soybean markets ...
Corn avoids 11th day of lower trading By: Mike McGinnis 02/15/2013 @ 2:35pm
DES MOINES, iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat futures markets finished higher Friday. The March futures corn contract settled 3 cents lower at $6.98. The March soybean futures ...
Corn, soybean prices to rise By: Mike McGinnis 02/15/2013 @ 7:57am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Friday, the CME Group corn, wheat and soybean markets are expected to be higher. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, February 15, 2013, are ...
Higher farm markets seen Friday By: Mike McGinnis 02/15/2013 @ 7:54am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Friday, the CME Group corn, wheat and soybean markets are expected to be higher. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, February 15, 2013, are ...
Wall of soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 02/14/2013 @ 3:22pm
Domestic production of the 2012-2013 corn and soybean harvest is expected to reach 180.41 million tons, according to Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture.It has been expected for a while, but it looks like it ...
Corn falls for 10th day in a row By: Mike McGinnis 02/14/2013 @ 9:34am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn market falls for a 10th straight day Thursday. The pressure is coming from weaker demand, improved crop-weather in South America, and a sell-off. The ...
Weak demand, weather pressures soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 02/14/2013 @ 8:09am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--On Thursday, the CME Group corn and soybean markets are expected to be weaker, while wheat gains s strength from demand. The early calls for the commodities on ...
Soybeans, wheat finish higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/13/2013 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading mixed most of the day, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed mostly higher Wednesday. At the close, the March futures corn contract settled 1 ...
Corn, soybean markets to drop Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/13/2013 @ 7:42am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A lower level of CME Group corn, soybean and wheat trading is expected Wednesday.The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, are lower. Corn is ...
More losses seen for corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 02/13/2013 @ 7:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A lower level of CME Group corn, soybean and wheat trading is expected Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, are lower. Corn ...
Corn, soybeans settle lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/12/2013 @ 10:05am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Improved crop-weather in South America pushed the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets to lower closes Tuesday. The March futures corn contract settled 6 cents lower ...
Soybeans to try extending gains Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/12/2013 @ 7:26am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A mixed trade is expected for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices Tuesday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, are ...
Mostly lower farm markets Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/12/2013 @ 7:24am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A mixed trade is expected for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices Tuesday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, are ...
Farm markets close lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/11/2013 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets close lower Monday. The March futures corn contract settled 6 cents lower at $7.02. The March soybean futures contract ...
Corn, soybean markets to drop Monday By: Mike McGinnis 02/11/2013 @ 7:13am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A weak overnight market is expected to have a follow-through affect on the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices Monday. The early calls for the commodities on ...
WASDE data pressures soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 02/08/2013 @ 11:21am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA released bearish world soybean data Friday. However, its February Supply/Demand and World Production Reports support for wheat markets.As a result, the soybean ...
USDA data drops soybean market By: Mike McGinnis 02/08/2013 @ 11:13am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA released bearish world soybean data Friday. However, its February Supply/Demand and World Production Reports support for wheat markets. As a result, the soybean ...
Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/08/2013 @ 9:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Profit-taking hit the CME Group soybean market, while corn, though lower, and wheat finished slightly stronger than expected, based on Friday's USDA Supply/Demand ...
Farm markets to start mixed Friday By: Mike McGinnis 02/08/2013 @ 7:46am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A mostly higher level of CME Group corn, soybean and wheat trading is expected, ahead of today's USDA Supply/Demand Reports.In the overnight market, the March futures ...
Corn, soybeans to open mixed By: Mike McGinnis 02/08/2013 @ 7:44am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A mostly higher level of CME Group corn, soybean and wheat trading is expected, ahead of today's USDA Supply/Demand Reports. In the overnight market, the March futures ...
Argentina's soy crop still big By: Mike McGinnis 02/07/2013 @ 1:34pm
Despite a dry spell, Argentina's 2012-13 soybean crop will likely come in at a near record 50 million metric tons, up about 25% from last year, the Buenos Aires Cereals Exchange said Thursday. The ...
Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/07/2013 @ 9:55am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Positioning ahead of what is expected to be a bearish WASDE Report tomorrow kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets lower Thursday. The March futures corn ...
Corn seen lower, beans higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/07/2013 @ 7:59am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A weak overnight market is expected to have a follow-through affect on the CME Group corn and wheat prices Thursday. However, a strong USDA Export Sales Report could benefit ...
Soybeans could push higher Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 02/07/2013 @ 7:29am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A weak overnight market is expected to have a follow-through affect on the CME Group corn and wheat prices Thursday. However, a strong USDA Export Sales Report could benefit ...
Corn, soybean prices remain lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/06/2013 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A more favorable outlook for rain in South America continues to pressure the CME Group corn, soybean prices Wednesday. At mid-day, the March futures corn contract is ...
Farm markets to fall Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/06/2013 @ 7:43am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A weak overnight market is expected to have a follow-through affect on the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices Wednesday.The early calls for the commodities on ...
A lower start expected for farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 02/06/2013 @ 7:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A weak overnight market is expected to have a follow-through affect on the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on ...
Soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/05/2013 @ 9:53am
DES MOINES, Iowa(Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets settled mixed Tuesday. The March futures corn contract settled 5 cents lower at $7.29. The March soybean futures contract ...
Soybeans to try extending gains By: Mike McGinnis 02/05/2013 @ 7:41am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have strong potential to trade mixed Tuesday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, are mixed. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents ...
Grains, soybeans seen mixed Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/05/2013 @ 7:37am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have strong potential to trade mixed Tuesday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, are mixed. Corn is seen opening 1-2 ...
Soybeans settle 14¢ higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/04/2013 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With grain prices finishing lower, the CME Group soybean market settled double-digit higher from continued dry weather in Argentina. The March futures corn contract settled ...
Corn, soybeans to push higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/04/2013 @ 7:40am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will have a stronger start to them Monday.The early calls for the commodities on Monday, February 4, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents higher ...
Soybean market to be strong Monday By: Mike McGinnis 02/04/2013 @ 7:37am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will have a stronger start to them Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, February 4, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents ...
Soybeans end higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/01/2013 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Groups soybean markets finished higher, wheat and corn lower Friday. The March futures corn contract closed 4 cents lower at $7.36. The March soybean futures ...
Corn, soybeans to start higher Friday By: Mike McGinnis 02/01/2013 @ 7:38am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have a stronger tone to them Friday. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, February 1, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 4-6 cents higher ...
Grain, soybeans remain lower By: Mike McGinnis 01/31/2013 @ 10:08am
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets remain pressured due to traces of rainfall in Argentina Thursday. The crop-weather is trumping strong soybean export sales ...
Farm markets to give back gains By: Mike McGinnis 01/31/2013 @ 7:47am
As rain falls in parts of drought-stricken Argentina, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets may give back some gains Thursday from yesterday.The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday ...
Soybeans close up 27¢ By: Mike McGinnis 01/30/2013 @ 9:50am
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Agriculture.cm)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets remain higher Wednesday. The March futures corn contract closed 10 cents higher at $7.40. The March soybean futures ...
Soybeans to lead markets higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/30/2013 @ 7:54am
South American weather concerns have created underpinning for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, July 30, 2013, are ...
Stronger farm markets ahead Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/30/2013 @ 7:51am
South American weather concerns have created underpinning for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, July 30, 2013, are ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/29/2013 @ 11:26am
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets remain higher Tuesday. The March futures corn contract settled 1/4 of a cent higher at $7.29. The March soybean futures ...
Corn, soybeans to trend up By: Mike McGinnis 01/29/2013 @ 7:39am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to start higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, are slightly higher. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents ...
Farm markets to begin higher Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/29/2013 @ 7:36am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to start higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, are slightly higher. Corn is seen opening 1-2 ...
Grains, soybeans trade higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/28/2013 @ 9:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting lower, the CME Group farm markets have turned slightly higher Monday. At mid-day, the March futures corn contract is trading 3 cents higher at $7.24. The ...
Corn, soybeans to start week higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/28/2013 @ 7:36am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have a slightly higher bend to them Monday.The early calls for the commodities on Monday, January 26, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents higher ...
Slightly higher markets seen for Monday By: Mike McGinnis 01/28/2013 @ 7:25am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have a slightly higher bend to them Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, January 26, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents ...
Soybeans, wheat close out Friday higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/25/2013 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean and wheat markets closed higher, corn lower Friday.The March futures corn contract settled 3 cents lower at $7.20. The March soybean futures contract ...
Corn, soybeans to stumble Friday By: Mike McGinnis 01/25/2013 @ 7:50am
For Friday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade slightly lower. However, steady-to-firm weekly export sales reported Friday could boost prices into positive territory. The ...
Farm markets to start lower Friday By: Mike McGinnis 01/25/2013 @ 7:48am
For Friday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade slightly lower. However, steady-to-firm weekly export sales reported Friday could boost prices into positive territory. The ...
Corn ends up, soybeans down By: Mike McGinnis 01/24/2013 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean markets settled mixed Thursday. The March futures corn contract settled 3 cents higher at $7.24. The March soybean futures contract ended 1 cent ...
Corn, soybeans to face setback Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 01/24/2013 @ 7:32am
For Thursday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade weaker. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, January 24, 2013, are lower. Corn is seen opening 3-5 cents ...
Farm markets end down By: Mike McGinnis 01/23/2013 @ 9:45am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Technical selling and wetter weather for U.S. Plains and Argentina pushed the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets to a lower close Wednesday. The March futures corn ...
Look for steady farm markets Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/23/2013 @ 7:37am
For Wednesday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade slightly better. Technical signals favor the corn market, fundamental factors look to support soybeans. South American weather ...
Slightly better farm markets Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/23/2013 @ 7:33am
For Wednesday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade slightly better. Technical signals favor the corn market, fundamental factors look to support soybeans. South American weather ...
Soybean prices close 22¢ higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/22/2013 @ 10:00am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--At mid-session, the CME Group soybean market surges higher on South American weather concerns Tuesday. The March futures corn contract closed 1 cent higher at $7.28. The ...
Farm markets seen rising Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/22/2013 @ 7:37am
For Tuesday, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets are expected to trade higher. Technical signals favor the corn market. South American weather concerns support soybeans and European and U.S. weather ...
Weather to push up soybeans, wheat By: Mike McGinnis 01/22/2013 @ 7:31am
For Tuesday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade higher. Technical signals favor the corn market. South American weather concerns support soybeans and European and U.S. weather ...
Farm markets remain mixed By: Mike McGinnis 01/18/2013 @ 9:49am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--It's a mixed day of trading for the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets Friday. At mid-session, the March futures corn contract is trading 2 cents higher at ...
Slightly higher start seen for grains By: Mike McGinnis 01/18/2013 @ 8:19am
For Friday, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets are expected to trade slightly higher. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, January 18. 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 2 to 4 ...
Soybeans, corn turn lower By: Mike McGinnis 01/17/2013 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Despite stronger demand, the better-than-expected rains falling in Argentina trumped the soybean market turning prices lower Thursday. At midsession, the March futures corn ...
Exports to push farm markets higher Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 01/17/2013 @ 7:52am
For Thursday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade with a higher tone, as export sales provide support. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, January 17, 2013 ...
Soybeans up, corn falls By: Mike McGinnis 01/16/2013 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--This week's commodities rally continues Wednesday for soybeans, with CME Group corn, wheat markets lower. At mid-session, the March futures corn contract is trading 4 ...
Grain and soybean markets seen higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/16/2013 @ 7:48am
For Wednesday, the bulls are still chewing on last week's USDA data that is expected to support higher CME Group corn , soybean and wheat markets. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday ...
Soybeans close up 23¢ By: Mike McGinnis 01/15/2013 @ 9:49am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Short-covering, buying and South American crop-weather concerns helped underpin the CME Group soybean market Wednesday. The March futures corn contract closed 3/4 of a cent ...
Soybean rally to roll on Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/15/2013 @ 7:40am
For Tuesday, the soybean rally is expected to continue, pushing up the CME Group corn and wheat markets with it. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen ...
Soybeans end 44¢ higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/14/2013 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Fund-buying, demand, and an oversold market helped the CME Group soybean markets close sharply higher Monday. The March futures corn contract settled 15 cents higher at ...
Markets to rise Monday By: Mike McGinnis 01/14/2013 @ 7:46am
The CME Group commodities have a strong overnight market to use to start double-digit higher Monday.The early calls for the commodities on Monday, January 14, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening 10-12 ...
Monday's farm markets seen higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/14/2013 @ 7:38am
The CME Group commodities have a strong overnight market to use to start double-digit higher Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, January 14, 2013, are higher. Corn is seen opening ...
Corn jumps on USDA report By: Mike McGinnis 01/11/2013 @ 11:30am
The USDA released bullish corn, soybean, and wheat data Friday, as less stocks were found to be on hand as of December 1.As a result, the CME Group corn market jumped 23 cents in three seconds, at 11:00 am CT ...
USDA releases bullish corn data By: Mike McGinnis 01/11/2013 @ 10:16am
The USDA released bullish corn, soybean and wheat data Friday, as less stocks were found to be on-hand, as of December 1.As a result, the CME Group corn market jumped 23 cents in three seconds, at 11:00am CT ...
Farm markets close higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/11/2013 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As released, the USDA Crop Production and Grain Stocks Reports data helped the CME Group corn and wheat markets close higher, soybeans followed Friday. The March futures ...
Corn, soybeans to start lower Friday By: Mike McGinnis 01/11/2013 @ 7:30am
The CME Group commodities look to start a bit weaker Friday, awaiting the ballyhooed USDA Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports to be released at 11:00am CT.The early calls for the commodities on Friday ...
Weakness ahead of USDA data Friday By: Mike McGinnis 01/11/2013 @ 7:28am
The CME Group commodities look to start a bit weaker Friday, awaiting the ballyhooed USDA Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports to be released at 11:00 am CT. The early calls for the commodities on ...
Corn closes higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/10/2013 @ 9:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Aside from corn closing higher on pre-report positioning, the CME Group soybean and wheat markets finished lower Thursday. March futures corn contract settled 4 cents ...
Corn, wheat seen trading higher Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 01/10/2013 @ 7:12am
The CME Group commodities have a strong chance to trade higher Thursday, depending upon this morning's USDA Weekly Export Sales Report at 7:30am CT and more positioning ahead of tomorrow's USDA ...
Corn closes higher Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/09/2013 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Tight supply concerns helped the CME Group corn market to close higher Wednesday. The March futures corn contract settled 4 cents higher at $6.93. The Jan. soybean futures ...
Mixed farm markets Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/09/2013 @ 7:15am
The CME Group commodities have the look, from overnight activity, to start slightly higher Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, January 9, 2012, are mostly higher. Corn is ...
Choppy grain trading expected Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/09/2013 @ 7:12am
The CME Group commodities have the look, from overnight activity, to start slightly higher Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, January 9, 2012, are mostly higher. Corn is ...
Corn, soybeans end higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/08/2013 @ 10:08am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Pre-USDA crop estimates helped the CME Group corn, soybean markets settled higher Tuesday. The March futures corn contract closed 3 cents higher at $6.88. The Jan. soybean ...
Grains seen mixed Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/08/2013 @ 7:10am
The CME Group commodities are expected to start mixed Tuesday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, January 8, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents lower. Soybeans are seen ...
Farm markets seen trading mixed Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/08/2013 @ 7:08am
The CME Group commodities are expected to start mixed Tuesday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, January 8, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening 1 to 2 cents lower. Soybeans are seen ...
Big USDA Report Friday By: Mike McGinnis 01/07/2013 @ 1:51pm
This is a big week for the farm markets. On Friday, the USDA will release its January Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports. Specifically, the market will find out the USDA's final answer on just how ...
Farm markets end higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/07/2013 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets started and finished strong Monday. The March futures corn contract settled 5 cents higher at $6.85. The January soybean ...
Corn, soybean prices to start higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/07/2013 @ 8:16am
The CME Group commodities are expected to start higher Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, January 7, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 2 to 4 cents higher. Soybeans are seen 8 to ...
Higher farm markets seen Monday By: Mike McGinnis 01/07/2013 @ 7:07am
The CME Group commodities are expected to start higher Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, January 7, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents higher. Soybeans are seen 8-10 ...
Farm markets remain lower By: Mike McGinnis 01/04/2013 @ 10:07am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--Weak demand, stronger U.S. Dollar sparked a sell-off, as the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets close the week lower Friday. The March futures corn contract settled ...
Corn, soybeans await export data By: Mike McGinnis 01/04/2013 @ 7:17am
Unless signs of demand improvement show up in this morning's USDA Weekly Export Sales data, lower overnight follow-through trading is expected to keep the CME Group commodities lower Friday. The ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 01/03/2013 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Though trimming losses, the CME Group corn, soybean markets still finished lower Thursday. The March futures corn contract settled 1 1/2 cents lower at $6.89. The January ...
Corn, soybeans to dip Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 01/03/2013 @ 7:38am
With fund investors selling off big positions, the CME Group commodities are expected to start lower Thursday. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, January 3, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is ...
Funds to send farm markets lower Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 01/03/2013 @ 7:36am
With fund investors selling-off big positions, the CME Group commodities are expected to start lower Thursday. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, January 3, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is ...
Corn, soybean markets end lower By: Mike McGinnis 01/02/2013 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting higher, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed lower Wednesday. The March futures corn contract settled 7 cents lower at $6.90. The Jan ...
Steady-to-higher farm markets seen By: Mike McGinnis 01/02/2013 @ 8:21am
The CME Group commodities are expected to start mixed Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, January 2, 2012, are mixed. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents higher. Soybeans are seen 1-2 ...
Mixed farm markets to start 2013 By: Mike McGinnis 01/02/2013 @ 7:33am
The CME Group commodities are expected to start mixed Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, January 2, 2012, are mixed. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents higher. Soybeans are seen 1-2 ...
Corn, wheat close higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/31/2012 @ 9:52am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn market closed out the year higher, soybeans lower Monday. At the close: The March futures corn contract settled 6 cents higher at $7.00. The ...
Lower farm markets seen Monday By: Mike McGinnis 12/31/2012 @ 7:16am
The CME Group commodities are expected to start the final day of the year lower Friday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, December 31, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 4-6 ...
Grain market questions galore for 2013 By: Mike McGinnis 12/28/2012 @ 3:48pm
As 2013 gets set to start, let's look ahead. We could spend all day recapping the unbelievable market events of 2012. But, frankly, as someone who writes market information on a daily and sometimes hourly ...
Corn, soybeans close out week higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/28/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Export sales helped wheat and soybeans close higher, corn followed Friday. The March futures corn contract closed 2 cents higher at $6.94. The Jan. soybean futures contract ...
Corn, soybean markets face bearish export data By: Mike McGinnis 12/28/2012 @ 7:46am
Unless a weak export sales report keeps pressure on corn and soybeans, a slightly higher overnight market could help the CME Group commodities start higher Friday. The early calls for the ...
Corn, soybean prices end lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/27/2012 @ 11:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With narrow trade ranges and light volume, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets close lower Thursday. The March futures corn contract settled 1 cent lower at ...
Mostly lower farm markets seen Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 12/27/2012 @ 7:47am
Lower overnight markets and bearish export news are expected to keep a lid on gains for the CME Group corn, soybean markets Thursday. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, December 27 ...
U.S. corn, soy tenders canceled By: Mike McGinnis 12/27/2012 @ 7:37am
Taiwan Sugar Corp. Thursday canceled a tender to import 23,000 metric tons of U.S. corn and 12,000 tons of U.S. soybeans, citing high prices, trading executives said. TSC was seeking the cargo for ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/26/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After a higher start, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices closed much weaker Wednesday. The March futures corn contract closed 11 cents lower at $6.93. The ...
Holiday advances seen for corn, soy By: Mike McGinnis 12/26/2012 @ 7:50am
With the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets closed, overnight, due to the Christmas holiday, the farm markets are expected to advance slightly higher Wednesday. Today's grain trade ...
Farm markets seen slightly higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/26/2012 @ 7:47am
With the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed, overnight, due to the Christmas Holiday, the farm markets are expected to advance slightly higher Wednesday. Today's grain trade will ...
Corn, soybeans end higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/21/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed higher Friday. The March futures corn contract settled 5 cents higher at $7.02. The Jan. soybean futures contract ...
Soybeans settle 28¢ lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/20/2012 @ 9:46am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets settled lower Thursday. The March corn futures contract settled 6 cents lower at $6.96. The Jan. soybean futures contract ...
Look for lower farm markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 12/20/2012 @ 7:02am
Lower overnight markets and bearish export news are expected to keep pressure on the CME Group corn, soybean markets Thursday. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, December 20, 2012, are ...
Farm market losses to extend Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 12/20/2012 @ 6:59am
Lower overnight markets and bearish export news are expected to keep pressure on the CME Group corn, soybean markets Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, December 20, 2012, are ...
Soybeans close 29¢ lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/19/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A hangover from China canceling U.S. soybean sales this week, weak demand, and favorable South America crop-weather are all kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat ...
Corn, soybean markets to dip By: Mike McGinnis 12/19/2012 @ 7:06am
Lower overnight markets are expected to carryover into today's day trade on the CME Group corn, soybean Exchange. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, are mostly ...
Soybeans sell-off Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 12/18/2012 @ 9:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--China canceling U.S. soybean purchases, combined with weak grain demand settled the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets lower Tuesday. The March futures corn ...
Corn, soybeans to slump Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 12/18/2012 @ 7:24am
Profit-taking has the CME Group soybean market looking weaker Tuesday, with corn and wheat to follow. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen ...
Watch for lower farm markets today By: Mike McGinnis 12/18/2012 @ 7:21am
Profit-taking has the CME Group soybean market looking weaker Tuesday, with corn and wheat to follow. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen ...
Soybeans close slightly higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/17/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Settling just slightly higher, the CME Group soybean market under-impressed the trade on fresh demand Monday. Corn and wheat markets lack demand news. The March ...
Higher farm markets seen Monday By: Mike McGinnis 12/17/2012 @ 7:27am
The final full week of 2012 CME Group grain trading is expected to start higher Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, December 17, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 1 to 2 cents ...
Up day seen for farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 12/17/2012 @ 7:25am
The final full week of 2012 CME Group grain trading is expected to start higher Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, December 17, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 1 to 2 cents ...
Corn, soybeans settle higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/14/2012 @ 9:44am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With end-of-day buying, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed higher Friday. The March futures corn contract settled 10 cents higher at $7.30. The Jan ...
Soybeans to extend gains Friday By: Mike McGinnis 12/14/2012 @ 7:21am
With overnight follow-through expected, the CME Group soybean, corn, and wheat futures are seen moving higher Friday. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, December 14, 2012, are ...
Soybean prices settle higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/13/2012 @ 9:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The bullish soybean export report helped the CME Group soybeans settle higher Thursday. The March futures corn contract finished 5 cents lower at $7.20. The January soybean ...
Soybean exports to lead prices higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/13/2012 @ 7:39am
A friendly export sales report will help the CME Group soybean futures trade higher Thursday. Meanwhile, CME Group corn and wheat markets lack fresh news. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday ...
Soybeans end slightly higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/12/2012 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Much in the way they traded all day, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets settled mixed Wednesday. Soybeans are higher, due to bullish anticipation of ...
Farm markets to sink Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 12/12/2012 @ 7:20am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A hangover from this week's bearish USDA Report has the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets lower Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on ...
Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/11/2012 @ 10:15am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Today's USDA WASDE Reports that changed little of U.S. ending stocks and export estimates helped the CME Group wheat markets finish sharply lower and corn and ...
Markets unimpressed with USDA data By: Mike McGinnis 12/11/2012 @ 7:49am
The USDA has lowered the amount of U.S. soybeans to be on hand, at the end of the marketing year, while leaving exports, as of August 2013 left unchanged. As a result of a lot of unchanged data in the December ...
USDA data turns markets lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/10/2012 @ 2:04pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA has lowered the amount of U.S. soybeans to be on hand, at the end of the marketing year, while leaving exports, as of August 2013 unchanged. As a result of a ...
Soybeans settle higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/10/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--In anticipation of a bullish WASDE Report tomorrow, traders pushed the CME Group soybean market up Monday. At the close, the March futures corn contract settled 7 cents ...
Corn, wheat markets to dip Monday By: Mike McGinnis 12/10/2012 @ 7:21am
A lack of fresh news and positioning ahead of tomorrow's USDA/WASDE Reports will combine to keep pressure on the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Monday. The Early Calls for the ...
Deliveries drop wheat market By: Mike McGinnis 11/30/2012 @ 9:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finished lower Friday. The March futures corn contract settled 6 cents lower at $7.52. Jan. soybean futures contract closed 9 ...
Corn, soybean prices seen falling By: Mike McGinnis 11/30/2012 @ 7:26am
End-of-month selling, threats of the Mississippi River closing to barge traffic, and increased soybean production estimates, all combine to pressure the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets ...
Soybeans finish up, corn down By: Mike McGinnis 11/29/2012 @ 9:51am
DES MOINES, (Agriculture.com)--Traders rolling positions into new contracts and weaker weekly export sales helped the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat markets settle mostly lower Thursday. The March futures ...
Corn, soybean trade seen up slightly By: Mike McGinnis 11/29/2012 @ 7:42am
Today's CME Group corn, soybean and wheat trading are expected to rise. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, November 29, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents higher ...
Corn, soybeans close mixed By: Mike McGinnis 11/28/2012 @ 9:51am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Just as they started, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets settled mixed Wednesday. The March futures corn contract settled unchanged at $7.64. Jan. soybean ...
Mixed corn, soybean trade seen Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 11/28/2012 @ 7:31am
Today's CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat trading are expected to trade mixed. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening 1 to ...
Soybeans close 24¢ higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/27/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Tight supplies and crop-weather concerns sparked the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets to close up double-digits.The December futures corn contract closed 12 3/4 ...
Corn, soybean gains continue Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 11/27/2012 @ 7:31am
Today's CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat trading are expected to extend overnight gains. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 5 ...
Corn, soybean rally continues By: Mike McGinnis 11/26/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Demand and crop-weather concerns keep the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets in positive territory Monday. At mid-session, the Dec. futures corn contract is trading ...
Corn, soybean markets to rise Monday By: Mike McGinnis 11/26/2012 @ 7:34am
Today's CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat trading could spend considerable time in positive territory. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, November 26, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/23/2012 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The bullish USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report helped the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets to close higher Friday. At the close, the Dec. futures corn contract ...
Demand surges soybean prices higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/23/2012 @ 9:43am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The bullish USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report has given the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets a jolt Friday. At the open, the Dec. futures corn contract is ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/21/2012 @ 9:39am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--After starting higher, the CME Group corn and soybean markets turned lower and closed that way Wednesday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 2 cents lower at $7.41 ...
Demand to push up soybeans Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 11/21/2012 @ 8:30am
The CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets are poised to extend gains from yesterday, following high prices overnight Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 ...
Corn, soybean markets to edge higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/21/2012 @ 7:38am
The CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets are poised to extend gains from yesterday, following high prices overnight Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 ...
Corn, soybean prices end higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/20/2012 @ 10:49am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With an increased outlook for Chinese soybean demand, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets finished stronger Tuesday. The December futures corn contract settled 4 ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets expected By: Mike McGinnis 11/20/2012 @ 7:16am
Just as some analysts predicted, today's CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat trading could trend lower, due to the shortened holiday week. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, November 20 ...
Farm markets close higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/19/2012 @ 9:43am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Short-covering helped the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets close higher Monday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 11 cents higher at $7.38. Jan. soybean ...
Corn, soybeans to start week higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/19/2012 @ 7:14am
Too much rain that may be causing planting delays in Brazil is helping the outlook for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, November 19 ...
Across the Editor's Desk: A hot marketing environment By: Mike McGinnis 11/16/2012 @ 3:26pm
Each year, when you put together your marketing plan, you can easily include estimates of how many acres you'll plant and your historical on-farm yield averages. This yearly data is used for early ...
Corn closes higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/16/2012 @ 9:34am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The EPA announcement denying requests to waive the ethanol mandate has single handily helped the CME Group corn market close higher Friday. The Dec. futures corn contract ...
Corn, soybeans seen working higher Friday By: Mike McGinnis 11/16/2012 @ 7:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Though trending lower overnight, this morning's USDA Weekly Export Sales Report for soybeans beat expectations and could help CME Group prices move higher throughout ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/15/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Little news and quite trading pressured the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Thursday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 4 cents lower at $7.21. Jan. soybean ...
Choppy corn, soybean prices seen By: Mike McGinnis 11/15/2012 @ 7:31am
The trade is expecting a choppy day of CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat prices, with a quiet overnight and little fresh news Thursday. The USDA Weekly Export Sales Report, normally released on Thursday ...
$14-$15 soybean range? By: Mike McGinnis 11/14/2012 @ 11:04am
With the soybean market taking off nearly $4.00 per bushel in the last 3-months, marketwatchers wonder if the bearish outlook will be turned around while farmers scratch their heads about pricing more old and ...
Soybeans sustain rally into close By: Mike McGinnis 11/14/2012 @ 9:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Fresh demand news helped the CME Group soybean market finish stronger Wednesday. Corn finished higher, playing off of the strong bean performance. The Dec. futures corn ...
Corn, soybeans to climb Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 11/14/2012 @ 6:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--It appears the CME Group corn and soybean markets are headed for a second straight day of trading higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/13/2012 @ 11:13am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading both sides of unchanged, the CME Group corn and soybean markets closed mostly higher Tuesday. Due to a lack of buying, the farm markets have reversed their ...
Floor trader shares thoughts on soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 11/13/2012 @ 9:20am
Every once in a while, I like to pick the brain of one of my favorite sources on the floor of the CME Group, regarding his thoughts on the corn or soybean markets.As of this week's trading, the soybean ...
Corn, soybeans seek turnaround By: Mike McGinnis 11/13/2012 @ 8:44am
The trade is relying on the Turnaround Tuesday phenomenon to help the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets reverse yesterday's deep cuts. Floor trading starts at 9:30 a.m. CT Tuesday. The ...
Weather market sinks soybeans, corn By: Mike McGinnis 11/12/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--USDA's bearish soybean report last week and South America's improved weather kept the CME Group soybean market plunging into the close Monday. The Dec. futures ...
Soybeans, wheat trend lower Monday By: Mike McGinnis 11/12/2012 @ 7:38am
With the markets trending lower overnight, the CME Group soybean and wheat markets are expected to hold that same posture to start floor trading at 9:30am CT Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities ...
Soybeans close down 44¢ By: Mike McGinnis 11/09/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, iowa (Agriculture.com)--As the market digested the USDA Crop Production and WASDE Supply/Demand Reports higher soybean production estimates, the CME Group soybean market fell by 3% ...
USDA report seen as bearish By: Mike McGinnis 11/09/2012 @ 7:42am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--USDA says the U.S. farmers produced more corn and soybeans in 2012, pushing the Friday CME Group farm markets lower. As a result, the trade sees the report as bearish ...
USDA data to pressure soybean prices By: Mike McGinnis 11/08/2012 @ 4:06pm
USDA says the U.S. farmers produced more corn and soybeans in 2012, pushing the Friday CME Group farm markets lower. As a result, the trade sees the report as bearish soybeans and wheat, but ...
Be careful interpreting USDA numbers By: Mike McGinnis 11/08/2012 @ 3:36pm
The USDA reports will be released at 7:30 a.m. CST Friday morning and, once again, the markets will trade through the reports. It will be the last crop estimate of 2012. The market will have to be content with ...
Wheat closes higher, corn lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/08/2012 @ 9:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As traders prepare for Friday's USDA November Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports, the CME Group futures closed mostly lower Thursday. The December futures corn ...
Corn, soybean markets to rise Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 11/08/2012 @ 6:47am
With follow-through from overnight trading, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets are expected to start floor trading higher at 9:30 a.m. CT Thursday. Other factors that the market will ...
Corn, wheat prices close up By: Mike McGinnis 11/07/2012 @ 10:00am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With world crop-weather issues popping up creating supply concerns, the CME Group corn and wheat markets closed higher Wednesday. The Dec. futures corn contract finished 3 ...
Farm markets to fall By: Mike McGinnis 11/07/2012 @ 7:17am
With the USDA November Production and Supply/Demand Reports looming Friday, choppy CME Group corn, soybean and wheat trading is expected Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday ...
Soybeans, corn close higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/06/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets used a broad commodities buying event to close higher Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 5 cents higher at $7.41 ...
Corn, soybean prices to jump By: Mike McGinnis 11/06/2012 @ 8:18am
U.S. Election Day and pre-USDA report positioning are the main market drivers expected keep the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday ...
Corn, soybeans to run higher Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 11/06/2012 @ 7:31am
U.S. Election Day and pre-USDA report positioning are the main market drivers expected keep the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday ...
Soybeans pull corn down By: Mike McGinnis 11/05/2012 @ 9:41am
DES MOINES, iowa (Agriculture.com)--With better prospects for Brazil's soybean planting season, the CME Group soybean market sold-off Monday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 4 cents lower at $7.35 ...
A mixed Monday seen for corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 11/05/2012 @ 7:15am
Based on overnight follow-through, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen opening floor trading mixed Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, November 5, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 10/25/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The weak export sales data kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets lower Thursday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 12 cents lower at $7.42. Nov. soybean ...
Weak sales pressure farm markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 10/25/2012 @ 7:42am
Without the help of export sales, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets could start trading lower at 9:30 a.m. (Central) Thursday. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, October 25, 2012 ...
Soybeans, wheat settle higher By: Mike McGinnis 10/24/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With depleting volume, the CME Group corn market dropped Wednesday. Meanwhile, the soybean and wheat markets were well supported. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 1 ...
Corn, soybeans to run higher Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 10/24/2012 @ 7:15am
The CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets have the overnight support to start the floor trading at 9:30 a.m. (Central) on a higher note Wednesday. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday ...
Soybeans end on positive note By: Mike McGinnis 10/23/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Despite a broad-based commodities sell-off, the CME Group soybean market used demand to finish higher Tuesday. The December futures corn contract closed 5 cents lower at ...
Corn, soybeans to give back gains By: Mike McGinnis 10/23/2012 @ 7:32am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen giving back any gains Tuesday from yesterday. The early calls for the commodities on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen ...
Wheat, soybeans finish higher By: Mike McGinnis 10/22/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybeans and wheat used weather to finish higher Monday. The December futures corn contract closed 1/4 of a cent lower at $7.61. November soybean futures ...
Farm markets seen higher Monday By: Mike McGinnis 10/22/2012 @ 7:09am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start the week higher Monday. The early calls for the commodities on Monday, October 22, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 3 to 5 ...
Soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 10/19/2012 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--While the CME Group corn and wheat markets have found strength, soybeans have dropped Friday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 3/4 of a cent higher at $7.61. Nov ...
Corn, soybeans to start higher Friday By: Mike McGinnis 10/19/2012 @ 7:40am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will have a chance to finish the week on a high note Friday. The early calls for the commodities on Friday, October 19, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen ...
Soybeans use exports to rally By: Mike McGinnis 10/18/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Less farmer-selling of the just harvested crops, combined with an attitude of an oversold futures market and bullish soybean exports helped the CME Group corn, soybean and ...
A higher day seen for corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 10/18/2012 @ 7:46am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade higher Thursday, unless the bearish weekly export sales pulls them down. The early calls for the commodities on Thursday, October 18, 2012 ...
Soybean prices close up double-digits By: Mike McGinnis 10/17/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets remain higher Wednesday. The December futures corn contract settled 7 1/4 cents higher at $7.45. November soybean futures ...
Corn, soybean prices seen higher Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 10/17/2012 @ 6:26am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to find higher ground Wednesday, after liquidation occurred early in the week. The early calls for the commodities on Wednesday, October 17 ...
Soybeans show most strength By: Mike McGinnis 10/16/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and soybean markets finished only slightly higher Tuesday following a slew of profit-taking Tuesday. The December futures corn contract closed 1 cent ...
Corn, soybean recovery Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 10/16/2012 @ 6:21am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will attempt a recovery to start Tuesday's trading session. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, are higher. Corn is ...
Soybeans end sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 10/15/2012 @ 9:45am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Speculative-selling kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets weaker Monday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 15 cents lower at $7.37. Nov. soybean futures ...
Falling corn, soybean markets seen Monday By: Mike McGinnis 10/15/2012 @ 7:09am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have a lower trading session ahead Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, October 15, 2012, are sharply lower. Corn is seen opening 13 to ...
Corn jumps 4% on data By: Mike McGinnis 10/11/2012 @ 8:18am
The U.S. farmers will grow slightly less corn and higher amounts of soybeans in 2012 than previous thought, USDA announced in its monthly report Thursday. But, the tighter ending stocks are the figures that ...
USDA data seen as friendly By: Mike McGinnis 10/11/2012 @ 7:27am
The U.S. farmers will grow slightly less corn and higher amounts of soybeans in 2012 than previous thought, USDA announced in its monthly report Thursday. But, the tighter ending stocks are the figures that ...
Short crop reality hits home By: Mike McGinnis 10/10/2012 @ 9:00am
As corn harvest nears completion, farmers in the northern Corn Belt are discovering just how much a short crop year will impact on the livestock sector. For instance, Mike Sulzer, a livestock and row-crop ...
Corn, wheat close lower By: Mike McGinnis 10/05/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed mostly lower Friday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 9 cents lower at $7.48. Nov. soybean futures contract ended ...
Mixed farm markets Friday By: Mike McGinnis 10/05/2012 @ 7:17am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have a mixed day of trading ahead Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, October 5, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening 1-2 ...
Soybeans finish higher By: Mike McGinnis 10/04/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finished mostly higher Thursday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 1/4 of a cent higher at $7.57. Nov. soybean futures ...
Higher farm markets seen Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 10/04/2012 @ 7:48am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to reverse their downward trend and trade higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, October 4, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans close mixed By: Mike McGinnis 10/03/2012 @ 9:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After the soybean market fell most of the session, short-covering helped the market finish slightly higher Wednesday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 1 3/4 cents ...
Soybeans to continue losses Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 10/03/2012 @ 7:29am
With U.S. bearish crop estimates being released, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have a lower trading session ahead Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 ...
Soybeans close sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 10/02/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean futures finished sharply lower Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 1 1/4 cents higher at $7.58 1/4. Nov. soybean futures contract ...
Fast harvest weighs on corn market By: Mike McGinnis 10/02/2012 @ 8:11am
With U.S. corn harvest activity over half complete, way above normal, this is keeping the outlook for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets lower Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Soybeans end sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 10/01/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A lack of world market participants and increased farmer-selling pushed the CME Group soybean market sharply lower Monday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 1/2 of a ...
Corn, soybeans to start October mixed By: Mike McGinnis 10/01/2012 @ 8:02am
After hitting 'limit up' to end last week, the CME Group corn market is expected to extend its gains Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, October 1, 2012, are mostly ...
Corn finishes 'limit up' By: Mike McGinnis 09/28/2012 @ 9:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A tighter stocks outlook from the USDA pushed the CME Group corn to its 40 cent daily exchange trading limit Friday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 'limit ...
USDA data seen as bullish corn By: Mike McGinnis 09/28/2012 @ 7:56am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The U.S. grain stocks continue to tighten, with the corn and soybean inventories the most concerning, according to the USDA. In its Quarterly Grain Stocks and Small ...
USDA drops stocks, markets to rise By: Mike McGinnis 09/28/2012 @ 7:16am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The U.S. grain stocks continue to tighten, with the corn and soybean inventories the most concerning, according to the USDA. In its Quarterly Grain Stocks and Small Grains ...
Corn, soybeans finish lower By: Mike McGinnis 09/27/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Even fresh demand couldn't keep the CME Group soybean markets higher Thursday. All markets ended weaker. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 8 1/2 cents lower at ...
Farm markets to continue losses Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 09/27/2012 @ 6:33am
After sinking to three-month lows yesterday, continued weakness of demand and favorable weather for a strong U.S. harvest pace will pressure the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets to start ...
Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 09/26/2012 @ 9:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The fastest harvest on record is pushing the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets sharply lower Wednesday. At the close, the Dec. futures corn contract settled 19 ...
Lower corn, soybean markets seen Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 09/26/2012 @ 7:27am
U.S. harvest activity is expected to keep the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, are lower. Corn is ...
Corn, soybeans close mixed By: Mike McGinnis 09/25/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finised mixed Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 1 cent lower at $7.43. Nov. soybean futures contract settled 1 ...
Tuesday's farm markets seen mixed By: Mike McGinnis 09/25/2012 @ 7:24am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to open mixed Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents lower ...
Corn, soybeans settle lower By: Mike McGinnis 09/24/2012 @ 9:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets settled lower, as the trade considers better harvest yields Monday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 3 1/2 cents lower ...
Lower start seen for corn, soybeans Monday By: Mike McGinnis 09/24/2012 @ 7:39am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are set to follow the overnight trade lower Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, September 24, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening ...
Corn, soybeans stay higher Friday By: Mike McGinnis 09/21/2012 @ 9:45am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets remain higher Friday. At mid-session, the Dec. futures corn contract is trading 4 cents higher at $7.50. Nov. soybean futures ...
Farm markets seek higher end to week By: Mike McGinnis 09/21/2012 @ 7:01am
After a week of choppy trading, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are set to start higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, September 21, 2012, are higher. Corn is ...
Soybeans end sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 09/20/2012 @ 9:46am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With fund liquidation, the CME Group soybean market fell through the floor Thursday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 10 1/2 cents lower at $7.46. Nov. soybean ...
Standby for lower corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 09/20/2012 @ 7:51am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have little support to trade higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, September 20, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents ...
Corn rallies on overdone market By: Mike McGinnis 09/19/2012 @ 9:55am
DES MOINES, Iowa--With the market 'overdone' to the downside, the infamous 'Turnaround Tuesday' happened on Wednesday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 16 cents higher at $7.56 1/2 ...
Higher corn, soybean markets Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 09/19/2012 @ 6:41am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to take back losses from earlier this week Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, September 18, 2012, are higher. Corn ...
Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 09/18/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Harvest pressure and a lack of bullish news kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets lower Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 8 cents lower at $7.40 ...
Soybeans to continue losses Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 09/18/2012 @ 7:07am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have continued pressure from a progressive corn harvest. As a result, the open outcry trading is seen sharply lower Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities ...
Soybeans close 'limit' down By: Mike McGinnis 09/17/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A wetter South American forecast, increased U.S. harvest activity, combined with huge amounts of spec-selling pushed the CME Group soybean market to its 'limit' ...
Corn, soybean markets to dive By: Mike McGinnis 09/17/2012 @ 7:41am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have significant pressure from a progressive corn harvest, bearish chart signals, and weaker exports. As a result, the open outcry trading is seen sharply lower ...
Corn, wheat end higher By: Mike McGinnis 09/14/2012 @ 9:52am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed mostly higher Friday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 9 1/4 cents higher at $7.83. Nov. soybean futures contract ...
Corn, soybeans seen up on QE3 By: Mike McGinnis 09/14/2012 @ 7:32am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have plenty of support to start the open outcry trading higher Friday. The Federal Reserves announcement of a Quantitative Easing stimulus package is sparking a ...
Corn, soybeans end higher By: Mike McGinnis 09/13/2012 @ 9:52am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading mixed, the Federal Reserve's announcement of another Quantitative Easing program for the U.S. economy pushed the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets expected Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 09/13/2012 @ 7:56am
With weak Weekly Export Sales data and a mostly weaker overnight trade, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have little support to start the open outcry trading higher Thursday. The Early Calls for ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 09/12/2012 @ 9:51am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A bullish USDA Report kept the the CME Group soybean market sharply higher all session Wednesday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 7 3/4 cents lower at $7.70. Nov ...
USDA data surprises corn trade By: Mike McGinnis 09/12/2012 @ 7:50am
The U.S. farmers will raise slightly less corn than previously expected and a little less soybeans in 2012, according to the USDA Wednesday. In its September Crop Production Report, the USDA raised the U.S ...
Corn takes a USDA hit By: Mike McGinnis 09/12/2012 @ 7:25am
The U.S. farmers will raise slightly less corn than previously expected and a little less soybeans in 2012, according to the USDA Wednesday. In its September Crop Production Report, the USDA raised the U.S ...
Corn, soybean prices end lower By: Mike McGinnis 09/11/2012 @ 9:44am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Spec-selling and positioning ahead of tomorrow's USDA Report pushed the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets to a lower close Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn ...
Tuesday's farm markets seen mixed By: Mike McGinnis 09/11/2012 @ 6:52am
With one day left before the USDA Crop Production Report, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have support to start the open outcry trading higher Tuesday.However, the closer the time gets towards ...
Corn falls to 7-week low By: Mike McGinnis 09/10/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Traders head to the 'sidelines' ahead of this week's USDA Crop Production Report, resulting in a lower close for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets ...
Corn, soybean trade seen higher Monday By: Mike McGinnis 09/10/2012 @ 7:36am
Based on a positive overnight trade, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have support to start the open outcry trading higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, September 10 ...
Corn, wheat close higher By: Mike McGinnis 09/07/2012 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Just as they started, the CME Group corn and wheat markets closed higher, soybeans lower Friday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 1 cents higher at $7.99 1/2. Nov ...
Slightly higher corn, wheat trade expected Friday By: Mike McGinnis 09/07/2012 @ 7:17am
Today's USDA Weekly Export Sales Report (7:30am CT) could help an otherwise quiet overnight CME Group corn, soybean and wheat trade. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, September 7, 2012, are ...
Wheat finishes strong By: Mike McGinnis 09/06/2012 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group wheat market took control of commodities trading Thursday, helping corn finish higher too. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 7 3/4 cents higher at $7.98 ...
Mixed farm markets seen for Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 09/06/2012 @ 7:30am
Without bullish weekly export sales, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade mixed Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, September 6, 2012, are mostly ...
Corn, soybeans settle lower By: Mike McGinnis 09/05/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Profit-taking, a lack of bullish news, and no confirmation of China buying rumors kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat futures lower Wednesday. At the close, the Dec ...
Corn, soybean prices to stumble By: Mike McGinnis 09/05/2012 @ 7:37am
Following a record-setting day, profit-taking is making way for lower CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, are ...
USDA: Harvest speeds ahead By: Mike McGinnis 09/04/2012 @ 3:39pm
While the U.S. corn crop is being harvested faster than the average pace, overall ratings are not improving, according to the USDA's Weekly Crop Progress Report. As a result, the market has decided ...
Corn, soybeans end higher By: Mike McGinnis 09/04/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After pulling back from higher gains, the corn and soybean markets still finished higher Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 5 1/4 cents higher at $8.05. Nov ...
Soybeans set all-time high record By: Mike McGinnis 09/04/2012 @ 7:37am
With a record-setting soybean trade overnight, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have support to trade higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/31/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed lower Friday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 8 cents lower at $7.99 1/2. Dec. wheat futures ended 13 cents ...
Falling corn, soybean prices Friday By: Mike McGinnis 08/31/2012 @ 7:34am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to react negatively Friday to lower overnight prices and the news that Russia will not install a grain export ban. The Early Calls for the ...
Grains open, close mixed By: Mike McGinnis 08/30/2012 @ 10:43am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As they started, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finished mixed Thursday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 5 cents lower at $8.08 1/2. The Nov. soybean ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 08/30/2012 @ 7:30am
With mostly lower overnight prices, the CME Group's floor trading of corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start Thursday's floor trading the same way. The Early Calls for the ...
Wheat rallies, soybeans follow By: Mike McGinnis 08/29/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Talk of Russia banning grain, smaller U.S. crop estimates, and increased demand combined to rally the corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The Dec. futures corn ...
Corn, soybean markets to rise By: Mike McGinnis 08/29/2012 @ 7:32am
With higher overnight prices, the CME Group's floor trading of corn, soybean and wheat markets are positioned to be higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, August 29 ...
Soybeans end slightly up By: Mike McGinnis 08/28/2012 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Profit-taking kept the corn, wheat markets lower and the lid on soybean gains Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 5 1/4 cents lower at $7.95 1/2. The Nov ...
Farm markets to dip By: Mike McGinnis 08/28/2012 @ 8:08am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade lower Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents lower ...
Corn, soybean prices close lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/27/2012 @ 9:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets finished lower, due to profit-taking Monday. At the close, the Dec. futures corn contract closed 7 3/4 cents lower at $8.00 ...
Corn, soybean markets to lean higher By: Mike McGinnis 08/27/2012 @ 7:13am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade mostly higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, August 27, 2012, are mostly higher. Corn is seen ...
Corn, soybeans turn mixed By: Mike McGinnis 08/24/2012 @ 9:59am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting much higher, the CME Group soybean market has pulled back, still trading higher Friday. At mid-session, the Dec. futures corn contract is trading 3 1/2 cents ...
Mixed farm markets seen for Friday By: Mike McGinnis 08/24/2012 @ 8:11am
Much like they have done most of the week, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade mixed Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, August 24, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybean prices end lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/23/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Profit-taking pushed the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets to a lower settlement Thursday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 20 cents lower at $8.14 3/4. The ...
Higher farm markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 08/23/2012 @ 7:55am
With neutral export sales data and still weak yield prospects, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/22/2012 @ 9:46am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As they started the day, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finished lower Wednesday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 4 cents lower at $8.34 3/4. The Nov ...
Lower corn, soybean trade Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 08/22/2012 @ 7:25am
Profit-taking, following a strong rally yesterday, has the direction of the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets seen as lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, August ...
Soybeans end on sharp rally By: Mike McGinnis 08/21/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Reaching record-highs in some contracts, the CME Group corn, soybean markets received support from Midwest crop concerns Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 15 ...
Corn, soybeans to extend gains Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 08/21/2012 @ 7:21am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to extend gains Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 5-7 cents ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 08/20/2012 @ 9:45am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With reports of lower-than-expected yields, combined with a threatening cyclone in China, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets staged an impressive rally ...
Higher corn, soybean prices seen Monday By: Mike McGinnis 08/20/2012 @ 7:33am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, August 20, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 5-7 cents higher ...
U.S. corn supply is secure, USDA's Vilsack says By: Mike McGinnis 08/17/2012 @ 2:58pm
DES MOINES, (Agriculture.com)--Despite the worst drought in five decades, devastating crops in the country's major producing areas, U.S. corn supply remans intact, according to USDA Secretary Tom ...
U.S. won't run out of corn, USDA says By: Mike McGinnis 08/17/2012 @ 11:21am
DES MOINES, (Agriculture.com)--Despite the worst drought in five decades, devastating crops in the country's major producing areas, the U.S. corn supply remains intact, according to USDA Secretary Tom ...
Wheat, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 08/17/2012 @ 9:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean and wheat markets held on to gains to close firm Friday. Corn slipped below zero. The Dec. futures corn contract finished 1/4 of a cent lower at $8.07 ...
Mostly higher soybean, wheat prices seen By: Mike McGinnis 08/17/2012 @ 8:06am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start mostly higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, August 17, 2012, are mostly higher. Corn is seen opening 2-4 ...
Corn, wheat close higher By: Mike McGinnis 08/16/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and wheat markets closed higher, soybeans lower Thursday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 3 1/2 cents higher at $8.07 1/2. The Nov. soybean ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets expected By: Mike McGinnis 08/16/2012 @ 8:33am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start mostly higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, August 16, 2012, are mostly higher. Corn is seen opening ...
Soybeans end sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 08/15/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group's corn, soybean and wheat markets closed higher Wednesday. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 15 cents higher at $8.04. The Nov. soybean contract ...
Corn, soybeans to start higher Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 08/15/2012 @ 7:44am
Reversing from yesterday's trade pattern, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/14/2012 @ 10:03am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed lower Tuesday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 3 1/4 cents lower at $7.89. The Nov. soybean contract settled 2 ...
Corn, soybeans to trade higher By: Mike McGinnis 08/14/2012 @ 8:29am
As overnight markets have traded, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/13/2012 @ 9:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The weekend rain in the Midwest spooked the traders enough to keep the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat futures lower Monday. The Dec. futures corn contract closed 17 ...
Grain trade to start week lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/13/2012 @ 8:10am
From follow-through of overnight markets, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start lower Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, August 13, 2012, are ...
Corn closes lower Friday By: Mike McGinnis 08/10/2012 @ 9:43am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Traders are holding contract positions close to the vest waiting for actual yields, sending the CME Group corn market lower Friday. Today's USDA August Crop ...
USDA drops corn yield By: Mike McGinnis 08/10/2012 @ 8:14am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The U.S. corn and soybean yields continue to get smaller, USDA says Friday. In its August Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports, the USDA data is seen as bullish for the ...
As expected, bullish USDA data By: Mike McGinnis 08/09/2012 @ 1:58pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The U.S. corn and soybean yields continue to get smaller, USDA says Friday. In its August Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports, the USDA data is seen as bullish for the ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 08/09/2012 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market closed sharply higher, ahead of Friday's USDA August Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports. The Dec. futures corn contract settled 7 ...
Higher farm markets seen Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 08/09/2012 @ 7:50am
Despite nice rainfalls in the eastern Corn Belt, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, August 9, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans close up By: Mike McGinnis 08/08/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting lower, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets found wind on a drier longterm Midwest weather outlook and positioning ahead of this Friday's USDA ...
Corn, soybean markets to dip By: Mike McGinnis 08/08/2012 @ 7:12am
Midwest rain has the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets leaning lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 5-7 cents ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/07/2012 @ 1:24pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed lower Tuesday. The Sep. corn contract settled 7 cents lower at $7.96, while the Dec. futures corn contract ended 4 1/2 ...
Higher corn, soybean trading Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 08/07/2012 @ 7:33am
Less pressure from Midwest rain, falling crop condition ratings, and positioning ahead of Friday's USDA Crop Report have the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets set to trade higher ...
Corn, soybeans finish lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/06/2012 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agricultre.com)--Rainfall over the eastern Corn Belt kept a 'thumb' on the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Monday. The Sep. corn contract closed 7 cents lower at $8.03 ...
Corn, soybeans seen opening lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/06/2012 @ 8:01am
Even though a disconnect seems to be occurring, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade lower Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, August 6, 2012, are ...
Corn, soy close higher By: Mike McGinnis 08/03/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The outside markets, lack of rain and lower crop estimates help the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finish higher Friday. The Sep. corn contract settled 16 ...
Lower farm markets for Friday By: Mike McGinnis 08/03/2012 @ 7:25am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are positioning themselves for a weaker open Friday, due to lower overnight trading. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, August 3, 2012, are ...
Soybeans close sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/02/2012 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting sharply lower, the CME Group soybean market closed the same way, while corn and wheat prices settled just slightly lower Thursday. The Sep. corn contract ...
Lower start seen for corn, soybeans Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 08/02/2012 @ 7:20am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade lower Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, August 2, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 3-5 cents lower ...
Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/01/2012 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Early harvest reports send the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets to a lower close Wednesday. The Sep. contract finished 4 1/4 cents lower at $8.02, while the Dec ...
Corn, soybeans start August lower By: Mike McGinnis 08/01/2012 @ 6:58am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 10-12 cents ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 07/31/2012 @ 9:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market experienced a broad-based selloff in commodities, finishing lower across the floor Tuesday. The Sep. corn futures closed 14 cents lower at ...
Further gains seen for corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 07/31/2012 @ 7:50am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to trade higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 3-5 cents higher ...
Weak crop rating expected, analyst says By: Mike McGinnis 07/30/2012 @ 3:40pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The U.S. corn and soybean crops continue to move through their growth stages faster than a year ago, but more importantly their conditions slide further and further in ...
What a corn, soybean rally! By: Mike McGinnis 07/30/2012 @ 9:49am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The hot/dry extended weather outlook underpinned the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices rally Monday. The Sep. corn futures closed 21 cents higher at $8.20, while the ...
Corn, soybeans to surge higher Monday By: Mike McGinnis 07/30/2012 @ 6:39am
With a lack of sufficient weekend rains, the calendar preparing to turn to August, and extended weather forecasts involving more hot/dry conditions, the CME Group corn market is piling on the gains ...
Corn, soybeans remain stronger By: Mike McGinnis 07/27/2012 @ 9:44am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat futures remain stronger Friday. Broad-based buying of commodities, less-than-impressive rainfall, lower crop estimates and supportive outside markets all keep the farm ...
Up is the direction for corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 07/27/2012 @ 7:21am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are positioned to surge higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, July 27, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 8-10 cents ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 07/26/2012 @ 9:54am
Just as they opened, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed lower Thursday. The Sep. corn futures closed 13 1/4 cents lower at $7.81 1/4, while the Dec. contract settled 11 3/4 cents lower ...
Corn, soybeans seen mixed Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 07/26/2012 @ 7:23am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have indicated that a pullback is queued up for Thursday's trade. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, July 26, 2012, are lower. Corn is ...
Soybeans rebound, close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 07/25/2012 @ 9:46am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed higher, lead by the soybean pit Wednesday.The Sep. corn futures settled 4 1/2 cents higher at $7.94 1/2, while the Dec. contract finished 9 3/4 cents higher ...
Corn, soybean prices to start higher By: Mike McGinnis 07/25/2012 @ 7:36am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to reverse their lower pattern from yesterday, starting higher Wdnesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans end sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 07/20/2012 @ 9:47am
After a week of record-setting, due to continued crop-stress concerns, the CME Group corn and soybean futures settled sharply higher Friday. The Sep. corn futures settled 16 3/4 cents higher at $8.24 1/2 ...
Soybean market upside continues Friday By: Mike McGinnis 07/20/2012 @ 7:33am
After record-breaking trading yesterday, the CME Group soybean market is expected to be sharply stronger, while corn prices trade slightly higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday ...
Corn, soybeans close on all-time highs By: Mike McGinnis 07/19/2012 @ 9:39am
Finishing on all-time highs, the CME Group corn and soybean markets used the support of continued heat stress, fresh soybean demand and favorable outside markets Thursday. Corn futures settled ...
Corn to trade over all-time high By: Mike McGinnis 07/19/2012 @ 8:41am
The CME Group corn and soybean markets are poised to extend gains, following hitting all-time high record prices overnight Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, July 19, 2012, are ...
$7 corn, $15 soybeans traded Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 07/03/2012 @ 6:56am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will continue their run upward, as debilitating crop-weather dominates the traders' minds Tuesday. Today's market will be shortened, due to the ...
Corn, soybean end sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 07/02/2012 @ 9:42am
After trading the same all day, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets used unfavorable crop-weather issues to settle sharply higher Monday.Chat Monday's trade in Marketing Talk The July corn ...
Sharp corn, soybean rally Monday By: Mike McGinnis 07/02/2012 @ 7:11am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will surge even higher Monday, off of sharply higher overnight markets and less-than-desirable weekend rains. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday ...
$15 & rising: July soybeans surge By: Mike McGinnis 06/29/2012 @ 8:04am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market became the floor leader, closing 46 cents higher Friday and at a four-year high for nearby contracts. Meanwhile, both corn and soybeans remained ...
Weather, not USDA report, traded By: Mike McGinnis 06/29/2012 @ 6:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA raised its estimate of U.S. 2012 soybean acreage while tightening grain stocks Friday.However, the trade believes the weather is a bigger factor than today's ...
Corn prices end mixed By: Mike McGinnis 06/28/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn market finished mixed, while soybeans end lower Thursday. The July corn futures settled 2 1/2 cents higher at $6.52, while the Dec. contract finished 3/4 ...
Corn prices march even higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/28/2012 @ 7:52am
The CME Group corn market is piling on the gains, in recent weeks. And that positive momentum will continue Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, June 28, 2012, are mostly ...
What’s in it for me? By: Mike McGinnis 06/27/2012 @ 3:22pm
It's easy for the U.S. farmer to read a lot about ag-related events occurring around the worked and think of how if could impact his farm. The world production of corn and soybeans is taking on a new ...
Corn closes higher, soybeans lower By: Mike McGinnis 06/27/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market retracted from a higher start, due to better Midwest rain chances and profit-taking. Corn finished off its daily highs, but still stronger ...
Corn, soybeans to extend gains Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 06/27/2012 @ 7:41am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to extend this week's rallies Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, are mostly higher. Corn is seen ...
Corn closes sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/26/2012 @ 9:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn market used hot/dry weather that is stressing crops to close sharply higher. Soybean prices fell under the pressure of increased rain chances in the next ...
Higher corn, soybean prices Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 06/26/2012 @ 7:37am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, have flipped from lower to higher. Corn is seen ...
Corn closes 'limit up' 40¢ By: Mike McGinnis 06/25/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With dry weather causing huge crop concerns, the CME Group corn market closed up the daily high trade limit of 40 cents, while soybeans finished sharply higher Monday. At ...
A corn, soybean rally Monday By: Mike McGinnis 06/25/2012 @ 8:02am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade sharply higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, June 25, 2012, are sharply higher. Corn is seen opening 17-18 ...
Corn, soybeans end higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/22/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A wetter, cooler Midwest weather forecast took the top off of a rally, creating only a slightly higher close CME Group corn, soybean and wheat market close Friday. The July ...
Weather spurs corn, soybeans higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/22/2012 @ 7:47am
With hot/dry Midwest weekend weather ahead, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, June 22, 2012, are ...
All markets finish lower By: Mike McGinnis 06/21/2012 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Midwest rainfall and a broadbase sell-off doomed the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Thursday. The July corn futures settled 23 3/4 cents lower at $5.88, while ...
Corn, soybean prices to dip By: Mike McGinnis 06/21/2012 @ 7:34am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade lower Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, June 21, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 5-7 cents lower ...
Corn, soybeans closed mixed By: Mike McGinnis 06/20/2012 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As they started, the CME Group corn, soybean markets finished mixed Wednesday. At the close: The July corn futures closed 2 1/2 cents lower at $6.10, while the Dec ...
Soybeans to continue gains Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 06/20/2012 @ 7:26am
Outside of a red-hot soybean market, the CME Group corn and wheat markets could be facing lower trade patterns Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, are mostly ...
Soybeans close 50¢ higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/19/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A hot/dry weather outlook helped the CME Group corn and soybean prices close sharply higher Tuesday. The July corn futures settled 12 1/2 cents higher at $6.12, while ...
Sharply higher corn, soybean prices seen By: Mike McGinnis 06/19/2012 @ 8:05am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will start sharply higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 10-12 cents higher ...
Corn prices rise on heat worries By: Mike McGinnis 06/18/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Unfavorable crop weather pushed the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets sharply higher Monday. The July corn futures settled 20 cents higher at $5.99 1/2, while the ...
Higher corn, soybean trading Monday By: Mike McGinnis 06/18/2012 @ 7:43am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will start higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, June 18, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents higher, soybeans 7-8 cents ...
Mother Nature rattling marketing nerves By: Mike McGinnis 06/15/2012 @ 1:34pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With so much uncertainty about tight supplies and weather surrounding the U.S. corn and soybean crops, farmers are scratching their heads about whether to keep a firm grip ...
Corn ends sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 06/15/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A rainfall event in the western Corn Belt, along with trade rumors, dropped the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Friday. The July corn futures settled 22 cents ...
Mostly higher corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 06/15/2012 @ 7:31am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade mostly higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, June 15, 2012, are mostly higher. Corn is seen opening 1-2 ...
Corn, wheat end higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/14/2012 @ 9:51am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After all markets started higher, the CME Group soybean prices ended up finishing lower Thursday. The July corn futures settled 9 cents higher at $6.01 1/2, while the ...
Higher corn, wheat prices seen Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 06/14/2012 @ 8:23am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have the momentum from overnight activity to start the day-trade mostly higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, June 14, 2012, are ...
Soybeans close sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 06/13/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Profit-taking and improved rain chances settled the CME Group soybean market sharply lower Wednesday. Meanwhile, the corn and wheat contracts ended mixed. The July corn ...
Corn, soybean markets to dip By: Mike McGinnis 06/13/2012 @ 7:41am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will begin the day's trade mostly lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn and soybeans ...
Soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/12/2012 @ 7:55am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market closed higher, off of a bullish USDA Report Tuesday. Meanwhile, corn and wheat ended lower. The July corn futures closed 9 cents lower at ...
Reaction: Soybean data supportive By: Mike McGinnis 06/12/2012 @ 7:09am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA released friendly data Tuesday for the CME Group soybean and wheat markets. The report is bearish for the corn market. In its June Production, Supply and Demand ...
Corn, soybeans end lower By: Mike McGinnis 06/11/2012 @ 9:46am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Positioning ahead of tomorrow's USDA Reports pushed the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets to a lower settlement Monday. The July corn futures settle 7 cents ...
Expect higher soybean, wheat markets Monday By: Mike McGinnis 06/11/2012 @ 7:38am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will begin the week mostly higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, June 11, 2012, are slightly higher. Corn is seen opening mixed ...
Corn, soybeans end mostly higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/08/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and soybean markets closed mostly higher Friday. The July corn futures settle 4 3/4 cents higher at $5.98, while the Dec. contract closed 7 3/4 cents ...
Lower corn, soybean prices Friday By: Mike McGinnis 06/08/2012 @ 7:37am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will begin the final day of weekly trading lower Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, June 8, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 4-6 ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/07/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market settled sharply higher, corn and wheat end strong Thursday. The July corn futures close 9 1/2 cents higher at $5.95, while the Dec. contract ...
Corn, soybeans to extend gains Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 06/07/2012 @ 7:09am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets can expect to start higher, as overnight prices remained well supported by outside markets and drier crop-weather outlooks. The Early Calls for the ...
Corn, soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/06/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With favorable outside markets and crop-stressing weather seen prevailing in the Midwest, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat markets settled sharply higher ...
Corn, soybeans to jump higher Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 06/06/2012 @ 7:53am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets can expect to start higher, as broad-based buying sets in Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, are higher. Corn ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/05/2012 @ 11:30am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Spec-selling dropped CME Group corn and wheat prices, while poor crop-weather pushed soybeans to a higher close Tuesday. The July corn contract closed 1/4 of a cent lower ...
Corn, soybean prices to rise By: Mike McGinnis 06/05/2012 @ 7:29am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, June 4, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents higher ...
Corn, wheat close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 06/04/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Just as they started, the CME Group corn and wheat prices settled sharply higher Monday. The July corn futures settled 16 1/2 cents higher at $5.68, while the Dec. contract ...
Higher corn, soybean markets Monday By: Mike McGinnis 06/04/2012 @ 7:35am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets can be expected to trade sharply higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, June 4, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 10-12 ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 06/01/2012 @ 9:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed right where they started--lower Friday. The July corn futures settled 4 1/4 cents lower at $5.51, while the Dec ...
Mostly lower wheat, soybean prices Friday By: Mike McGinnis 06/01/2012 @ 7:50am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets can be expected to trade mixed Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, June 1, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents ...
May farm markets end lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/31/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With improved rainfall, a strong U.S. dollar, and end-of-month selling, the CME Group soybean and wheat markets finished the final day of May lower Thursday. The July corn ...
Lower end-of-month corn, soybean trade By: Mike McGinnis 05/31/2012 @ 7:33am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade mostly weaker Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, May 31, 2012, are lower, due to Midwest rainfall and ...
Corn, soybeans end mixed By: Mike McGinnis 05/30/2012 @ 9:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Despite unfavorable outside markets, creating a broad-based sell-off in commodities, the CME Group new-crop corn and soybean contracts closed slightly higher Wednesday. The ...
Lower start seen for soybean, wheat By: Mike McGinnis 05/30/2012 @ 7:39am
Weaker CME Group corn, soybean and wheat day-session trading is expected Wednesday. However, the market is eyeing dry weather concerns. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 ...
Corn, wheat end sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/29/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With the CME Group soybean futures market giving up a big rally and corn and wheat prices settling sharply lower, Tuesday's trading action proved to be very ...
Sharply mixed corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 05/29/2012 @ 7:15am
Sharply mixed overnight markets sets the tone for much of the same type of CME Group corn, soybean and wheat day-session trading Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, May 29, 2012, are ...
Southern double-crop soybeans look good By: Mike McGinnis 05/25/2012 @ 3:48pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Thad Killebrew, a Lexington, Mississippi farmer is planting soybeans as a double-crop for only the second time in his career. This year, Killibrew will raise his total ...
Wheat keeps corn, soybeans higher By: Mike McGinnis 05/25/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--CME Group wheat futures kept the commodities in positive territory Friday, all the way to the close. The July corn futures closed 1 cent higher at $5.79, while the Dec ...
Corn, soybean markets to rise By: Mike McGinnis 05/25/2012 @ 7:42am
Higher overnight markets will spark positive CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices for Friday's day-time session. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, May 25, 2012, are higher. Corn is ...
Corn closes sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/24/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Soybeans and wheat maintained strength throughout Thursday's trade. The July corn futures settle 25 1/2 cents lower at $5.78, while the Dec. contract ends 9 1/2 cents ...
Corn, soybean markets to rise By: Mike McGinnis 05/24/2012 @ 7:21am
Strong overnight markets have the the start of the CME Group soybean, wheat and corn day-trading session looking higher Thursday. Despite a higher open, weaker-than-expected weekly corn export sales released ...
Corn ends higher, soybeans lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/23/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn futures settled higher, as soybean and wheat markets ended sharply lower Wednesday. The July corn futures settled 7 cents higher at $6.04, while the Dec ...
Soybean, wheat markets to sink By: Mike McGinnis 05/23/2012 @ 7:37am
There's market pressure all over the place and the start of the CME Group soybean, wheat and corn day-trading session will be mostly lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
New trading hours jostle trade By: Mike McGinnis 05/22/2012 @ 2:59pm
The jury is still out. But, how the new extended grain trading hours will impact the way farmers follow the markets and how analysts help their farmer-customers keep up is still being discussed.After Monday ...
Corn, soybeans end sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/22/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa--(Agriculture.com)--Favorable weather and world economic troubles spooked speculators, causing that investment group to liquidate commodity positions Tuesday. As a result, the CME Group ...
Corn, soybeans seen falling Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 05/22/2012 @ 7:34am
With weaker overnight trading, the CME Group soybean, wheat and corn markets will face lower follow-through trading Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, are lower. Corn ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 05/21/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Weather concerns help the CME Group corn futures contracts close mostly higher, soybean and wheat higher Monday. The July corn futures settled 2 1/2 cents lower at $6.33 ...
Mostly higher soybean, corn prices Monday By: Mike McGinnis 05/21/2012 @ 7:38am
Soybeans are geared up to regain some of Friday's losses, with mixed trading seen for the CME Group wheat and corn markets Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, May 21, 2012, are ...
Wheat leads, corn follows higher By: Mike McGinnis 05/18/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With world crop-weather concerns, the CME Group wheat market helped the corn prices stay higher Friday. The July corn futures settled 10 1/2 cents higher at $6.35 1/2 ...
Mostly higher corn, wheat markets Friday By: Mike McGinnis 05/18/2012 @ 7:41am
With mostly higher overnight markets the CME Group corn and wheat markets could see follow-through to start Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, May 18, 2012, are mostly ...
"Too dry" crop scenario builds market concerns By: Mike McGinnis 05/18/2012 @ 7:06am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Will this year's U.S. dry winter carry over into spring? Farmers and marketwatchers alike are hearing reports of numerous Midwest fields that lack moisture ...
Soybean prices close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 05/17/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market closed sharply higher, due to fresh demand reports Thursday. The July corn futures closed 5 cents higher at $6.25, while the Dec. contract ...
Soybeans seen higher, corn mixed Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 05/17/2012 @ 7:49am
With higher overnight markets but weaker-than-expected export sales and outside market pressure, the expected higher start to the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets could be challenged Thursday ...
Corn, wheat close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 05/16/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agricultue.com)--Fresh corn and wheat sales helped the CME Group corn, soybean markets end sharply higher Wednesday. The July corn futures close 22 cents higher at $6.20, while the Dec ...
Greece to sink corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 05/16/2012 @ 7:13am
After a day of price recovery Tuesday, the Greece political and financial turmoil is foiling any upward movement for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The CME Group corn, soybean and ...
Corn, soybean prices end higher By: Mike McGinnis 05/15/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Tuesday's corn, soybean and wheat markets finished as they started, higher. The July corn futures closed 14 1/4 cents higher at $5.97 1/2, while the Dec ...
Corn, soybean prices seen recovering By: Mike McGinnis 05/15/2012 @ 7:43am
Germany reports better-than-expected economic data and it proved to be enough to turn around the negative trading in commodities markets. The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen trading ...
Soybeans close sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/14/2012 @ 9:40am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As it started, the CME Group soybean market settled sharply lower Monday. The July corn futures settled 2 cents higher at $5.83. The July soybean contract closed 19 cents ...
World concerns sink corn, soybean prices By: Mike McGinnis 05/14/2012 @ 7:29am
Due to world economic concerns in Greece and the Eurozone causing a liquidation of investments, combined with favorable U.S. planting and crop-growing weather, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are ...
Soybean prices fall out of bed By: Mike McGinnis 05/11/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The weekend couldn't come fast enough for the farm markets. The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets settled lower, after failing to weather the macroeconmic storm ...
Corn, soybean markets to fall By: Mike McGinnis 05/11/2012 @ 7:53am
Due to world economic concerns in Spain, Greece, India and China causing a rush to safer investments, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen trading lower Friday. The Early Calls for ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 05/10/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A USDA Report that indicated tighter stocks and increased exports, resulted in a sharply higher trading day for the CME Group soybean market, right to the close ...
USDA releases bullish soybean data By: Mike McGinnis 05/09/2012 @ 3:36pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA released bullish soybean data and bearish corn, wheat estimates Thursday. In its May Supply/Demand and World Production Reports, the USDA lowered South ...
Corn ends sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/09/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat markets opened and closed sharply lower Wednesday. The July corn futures settled 15 3/4 cents lower at $6.07 1/4. The July soybean ...
Macro factors pressure corn, soybean prices By: Mike McGinnis 05/09/2012 @ 7:33am
Due to world economic concerns in Spain and Greece causing a rush to safer investments, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen trading lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the ...
Soybean market ends sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/08/2012 @ 10:17am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Due to a closing sell-off, the CME Group corn and wheat markets finished only slightly higher and soybeans sharply lower Tuesday. The July corn futures settled 3 cents ...
Higher corn, soybean markets Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 05/08/2012 @ 7:45am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen trading higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, are higher. Corn and wheat are seen opening 5-7 cents ...
Soybeans close down double-digits By: Mike McGinnis 05/07/2012 @ 9:34am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A risk-off mentality sparked a broad-based sell-off, driven by world economic concerns, combined with favorable crop weather, closed the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat ...
Tough start seen for corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 05/07/2012 @ 7:33am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets face a lower start to the week's trade Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, May 7, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 4-5 ...
Corn, soybean prices to rise By: Mike McGinnis 05/04/2012 @ 7:36am
With strong overnight follow-through, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to jump higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday. May 4, 2012, are higher. Corn ...
Summer cattle outlook By: Mike McGinnis 05/03/2012 @ 3:47pm
Despite U.S. tight supplies, weaker economics could trump regular summer cattle market factors in 2012, putting pressure on the industry's seasonal price bounce.Beginning in May-June, the industry sees ...
Soybean market closes sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/03/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Allready digested export sales, left the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets with little fresh news to trade Thursday. The July corn futures settled 1 cent ...
Demand to underpin corn, soybean prices Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 05/03/2012 @ 7:47am
Strong demand and follow-through from mostly higher overnight grain markets puts the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets in good position to start higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Soybeans, corn end lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/02/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Fast-paced planting combined with profit-taking, left the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices with only one direction to trade….lower Wednesday. The July corn ...
Weaker corn, soybean prices Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 05/02/2012 @ 7:34am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents lower ...
CME Group expands e-trading hours By: Mike McGinnis 05/01/2012 @ 4:54pm
Keeping floor trading hours unchanged, the CME Group announced Tuesday that it will expand electronic trading hours in its CBOT grain and oilseed futures and options beginning Monday, May 14, 2012. This ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 05/01/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finished down, fighting weather that is allowing for a rapid corn planting pace Tuesday. The July corn futures settle 5 1/4 ...
Fast planting to drop corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 05/01/2012 @ 6:34am
As U.S. farmers plant corn in a rapid pace, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets fall overnight, creating a lower expected start to Tuesday's trade. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
USDA: 53% of U.S. corn planted By: Mike McGinnis 04/30/2012 @ 3:15pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The U.S. farmers have planted over half of what they are expected to seed for the 2012 corn crop, USDA says. In its weekly Crop Progress Report, the USDA estimates that 53% ...
Corn, soybeans stage closing rally By: Mike McGinnis 04/30/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As much as they tried, pressuring CME Group farm prices with profit-taking, the traders could not keep a good market down Monday. Buyers stepped in, on the close, to send ...
Corn, soybean prices to open mixed By: Mike McGinnis 04/30/2012 @ 7:32am
Mostly lower overnight farm markets have the trade thinking the day trading session could follow, with little fresh news Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, April 30, 2012 ...
More beans? Rally has farmers pondering the switch By: Mike McGinnis 04/27/2012 @ 2:38pm
With the CME Group soybean market trading over $15.00 per bushel Friday, can you hear the tractors planting corn idling down, heading to the shed to switch corn out for soybean seed?The falling South American ...
Soybeans close just under $15 By: Mike McGinnis 04/27/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After hitting $15.09 per bushel, the CME Group soybean market pulled back a bit, still closing sharply higher. Corn and wheat finished strongly as well Friday. The July ...
Soybean prices to shine Friday By: Mike McGinnis 04/27/2012 @ 7:31am
Firm corn cash basis, continued lowering of South America's soybean production, huge fresh exports, and a weaker U.S. Dollar all favor a higher opening for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/26/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading both sides of zero, the CME Group soybean market closed higher Thursday. Late in the day, Argentina's Exchange released a lower estimate for ...
Sales to push up corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 04/26/2012 @ 7:48am
With big weekly export sales, combined with a higher overnight soybean trade, the CME Group corn and wheat markets are poised to follow the higher price trend Thursday. The Early Calls for the ...
Soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/25/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As they started, the CME Group soybean market ended higher, while corn and wheat markets settled lower Wednesday. The July corn futures settled 7 cents lower at ...
$15 soybeans on the way Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 04/25/2012 @ 7:29am
With a sharply higher overnight soybean trade leading the way, the CME Group corn and wheat markets can expect to hitch on for the ride higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Soybeans reach 3 1/2-year high By: Mike McGinnis 04/24/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With lowering crop estimates out of Argentina, the CME Group soybean market hit a 3 1/2-year high Monday. However, profit-taking hit the grain markets The July corn ...
Soybeans to lead markets higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/24/2012 @ 7:36am
With stronger overnight markets, combined with support from the outside markets such as a lower U.S. Dollar, the CME Group soybean, corn, and wheat markets are looking at a higher opening Tuesday. The ...
Corn, wheat finish higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/23/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean markets closes lower, grains higher Monday. The July corn futures settled 9 1/2 cents higher at $6.12 1/2. The July soybean contract settled 8 1/2 ...
Demand may push farm markets up By: Mike McGinnis 04/23/2012 @ 7:38am
With a weaker overtone coming from the outside markets, combined with lower overnight grain and soybean trade, the CME Group soybean and corn markets have a lower opening ahead Monday. However, the USDA ...
Sell, sell, sell? By: Mike McGinnis 04/20/2012 @ 1:45pm
In recent days the corn market has weakened, trading the fast-paced U.S. planting progress. This is complicating risk management plans, as farmers try to decide old-crop marketing strategies while preparing to ...
Corn, wheat markets weaken By: Mike McGinnis 04/20/2012 @ 9:34am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After a stronger start to the day's trading session, the CME Group corn and wheat markets have reversed to negative territory Friday. At mid-session, the July corn ...
Corn, soybean prices to rise By: Mike McGinnis 04/20/2012 @ 7:48am
Demand for U.S. commodities has the CME Group soybean and corn markets on an upward trading movement Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, April 20, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen ...
Corn finishes sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/19/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Contract spreading tamed CME Group gains for the soybean market, while the corn market maintained a strong finish Thursday on rumors of China interested in buying U.S ...
Corn, soybean prices to climb By: Mike McGinnis 04/19/2012 @ 7:54am
With sharply higher overnight grain markets, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen opening higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, April 19, 2012 ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 04/18/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and soybean markets closed down double-digits Wednesday. The July corn futures closed 13 1/4 cents lower at $5.94. The July soybean contract settled 18 ...
Soybean, corn prices seen lower By: Mike McGinnis 04/18/2012 @ 7:48am
With a sharply lower overnight soybean trade, and record-fast corn planting, famers can expect the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets to start lower Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities ...
Soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/17/2012 @ 9:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Demand and outside market support helped the CME Group soybean markets Tuesday. The July corn futures settled 6 cents lower at $6.07 1/4. The July soybean contract finished ...
Corn, soybeans seen starting higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/17/2012 @ 7:39am
With favorable outside markets and higher overnight grain prices, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have support Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 ...
Farm markets close lower By: Mike McGinnis 04/16/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Favorable planting weather kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices in negative territory Monday. The July corn futures settled 7 1/4 cents lower at $6.13 1/2. The ...
Corn, soybean prices to sink By: Mike McGinnis 04/16/2012 @ 7:36am
Unfavorable outside markets and a sharply lower overnight trade has the outlook for Monday's CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets lower. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, April 16 ...
Profit-taking sinks corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 04/13/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Outside markets and profit-taking forced a lower close for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Friday. The July corn futures settled 8 1/4 cents lower at $6.20 ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets Friday By: Mike McGinnis 04/13/2012 @ 7:38am
With mixed overnight markets, unfavorable outside markets, and weak economic news from China, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat is seen starting mixed Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/12/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Fresh demand helped the CME Group soybean market settle on a double-digit high Thursday. The July corn futures closed 2 cents higher at $6.29. The July soybean contract ...
Corn, soybeans to start higher Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 04/12/2012 @ 7:48am
With support from the overnight markets, favorable outside markets, and strong weekly export sales data, the CME Group corn market is poised to lead all commodities higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the ...
Grains close higher, soybeans lower By: Mike McGinnis 04/11/2012 @ 2:40pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market experienced profit-taking, while corn and wheat settled slightly higher Wednesday. The July corn futures closed 1 1/4 cents higher at $6.27 ...
Higher farm markets Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 04/11/2012 @ 7:05am
With support from the overnight markets and a falling U.S. Dollar, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday look to reverse the negative action from yesterday's losses. The Early ...
Corn, soybean markets tank By: Mike McGinnis 04/10/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Ending lower, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets took a hit from a broad-based commodities sell-off and unfriendly corn data in the USDA/WASDE Reports ...
USDA/WASDE data friendly By: Mike McGinnis 04/10/2012 @ 8:07am
The U.S. and world corn and soybean stocks tighten, and the South American production falls, according to the USDA/WASDE Reports Tuesday. Corn is seen opening 2-5 cents higher, soybeans are called 10-15 cents ...
Corn, soybean markets await USDA By: Mike McGinnis 04/10/2012 @ 7:00am
With the USDA releasing its monthly WASDE Report and World Production estimates at 7:30am central time, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will wait to see their opening fate Tuesday. The Early ...
WASDE report supports grain prices By: Mike McGinnis 04/10/2012 @ 6:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The U.S. corn and soybean stocks tighten and the South American crops get smaller, according to the USDA Tuesday.Corn is seen opening 2-5 cents higher, soybeans are called ...
Corn closes sharply lower By: Mike McGinnis 04/09/2012 @ 9:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and soybean markets sold off Monday, ahead of tomorrow's WASDE Reports on U.S. stocks and world production. The July corn futures closed 11 ...
Economy to drive summer cattle prices By: Mike McGinnis 04/09/2012 @ 9:10am
Despite U.S. tight supplies, weaker economics could trump regular summer cattle market factors in 2012, putting pressure on the industry’s seasonal price bounce. Beginning in May-June, the industry ...
Slightly higher corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 04/09/2012 @ 7:50am
With support from the overnight markets and a falling U.S. Dollar, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, April 9 ...
Soybeans close up double-digits By: Mike McGinnis 04/05/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market closed sharply higher, following lower South America crop estimates and stronger weekly export sales Thursday. The July corn futures settled 1 ...
Corn, soybean markets seen mixed By: Mike McGinnis 04/05/2012 @ 7:26am
With unfavorable outside markets and mostly lower overnight trade, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start lower Thursday. Strong weekly export sales could provide late week ...
Soybeans close slightly higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/04/2012 @ 9:47am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group grain markets closed lower, while soybeans finished slightly higher Wednesday. The July corn futures settled 2 1/4 cents lower at $6.50 3/4. The July soybean ...
Soybean, wheat markets set to contract By: Mike McGinnis 04/04/2012 @ 7:31am
A short trading week, unwinding of spreads, the upcoming Goldman Roll, and profit-taking all are seen keeping the farm markets in a contraction mode this week. For Wednesday, the CME Group corn, soybean and ...
Soybeans finish lower By: Mike McGinnis 04/03/2012 @ 9:57am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After hitting a 7-month high, the CME Group soybean market suffered from profit-taking ending lower Tuesday. The July corn futures settled 2 cents higher at $6.53. While ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets seen By: Mike McGinnis 04/03/2012 @ 7:29am
With no fresh news since Monday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets face a mostly lower opening Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, are mostly ...
Soybeans end sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 04/02/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market finished off its daily highs but still strong Monday. The July corn futures settled 7 3/4 cents higher at $6.51. The July soybean contract ...
Higher corn, soybeans to start April By: Mike McGinnis 04/02/2012 @ 7:52am
With possible follow-through buying from last week's USDA Reports, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to start the first day of April's trade mostly higher Monday. The Early ...
Sharply higher close for corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 03/30/2012 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and soybean markets skyrocketed due to a bullish USDA Report that tightened soybean acreage and stocks and corn stocks Friday. The July corn futures ...
Traders see bullish markets By: Mike McGinnis 03/30/2012 @ 8:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--In 2012, the U.S. farmers will plant the largest corn crop since World War II, according to the USDA. As a result, CME Group floor traders are calling the opening commodity ...
USDA releases bullish soybean data By: Mike McGinnis 03/29/2012 @ 3:12pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--In 2012, the U.S. farmers will plant the largest corn crop since World War II, according to the USDA. As a result, CME Group floor traders are calling the opening commodity ...
Double-digit losses for grain close By: Mike McGinnis 03/29/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After showing signs of weakness most of the session, profit-taking ahead of Friday's USDA Reports sparked a closing sell-off settling lower the CME Group corn, soybean ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets seen Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 03/29/2012 @ 7:22am
With the highly anticipated USDA Reports one day away, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to start the day's trade mostly higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 03/28/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting higher, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finished lower Wednesday. The July corn futures settled 11 1/4 cents lower at $6.19 1/2. The July ...
Corn, soybean prices to inch higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/28/2012 @ 7:28am
With an attempt to recover from a sell-off in the last trading session, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to start the day's trade higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the ...
Farm markets sell off By: Mike McGinnis 03/27/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Unwinding of spread trades and profit-taking forces a lower close for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Tuesday. The July corn futures settled 5 1/4 cents lower ...
Higher corn, soybean opening prices seen By: Mike McGinnis 03/27/2012 @ 7:35am
With a stronger overnight trade along with a lot of positioning ahead of this week's USDA Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks Reports, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to start the ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/26/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Bullish news and trader nervousness ahead of this week's USDA Reports have the CME Group helped the CME Group soybean market close sharply higher Monday. The July corn ...
Soybean market to shoot higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/26/2012 @ 7:34am
A stronger overnight trade along with a lot of bullish news items, the CME Group soybean market is set up for a sharply higher trade Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, March 26 ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/23/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Lower South American production estimates, a lower U.S. Dollar, and talk of China buying, helped soybean prices close up double-digits Friday. The July corn futures settled ...
Higher corn, soybean markets Friday By: Mike McGinnis 03/23/2012 @ 7:23am
A stronger overnight trade along with favorable outside markets is setting up a sharply higher CME Group corn, soybean and wheat day session Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, March ...
Corn, wheat close higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/22/2012 @ 9:46am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and wheat markets finished higher, while soybean prices settled lower Thursday. The July corn futures settled 1 1/2 cents higher at $6.42 3/4. The ...
Corn, soybean markets to sink By: Mike McGinnis 03/22/2012 @ 7:16am
A lower overnight trade is signaling the same kind of prices for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat day session Thursday. China's weak manufacturing report has all commodities falling. The Early ...
Early planting=higher markets? By: Mike McGinnis 03/22/2012 @ 7:07am
With U.S. farmers facing ideal weather for an early planting pace, marketwatchers discuss whether this will mean a positive or negative effect on corn and soybean prices. Though optimal planting dates are ...
Soybeans finish higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/21/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With no real pattern, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed mixed Wednesday. The soybean market gained off of talk that China could be in the market ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 03/19/2012 @ 9:33am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Just as they started, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finished the day's trading session lower Monday. The July corn futures settled 8 3/4 cents lower at ...
Corn, soybean markets to fall By: Mike McGinnis 03/19/2012 @ 6:43am
With sharply lower overnight trading, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets are set to trade lower Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, March 19, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/16/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With too many uncertainties regarding the U.S. planting season and the smaller South American soybean crops, the the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets fight off ...
A lower corn, soybean start Friday By: Mike McGinnis 03/16/2012 @ 6:27am
A lower overnight trade is signaling the same kind of prices for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat day session Friday. After strong rallies yesterday, profit-taking could be the theme for the end of the ...
Soybeans finish sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/15/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market rallied and led all other commodities higher Thursday. The soybeans pushed higher off of the bullishness of lower global production, a ...
Soybeans to lead markets higher Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 03/15/2012 @ 7:33am
With a buying frenzy underway, combined with global production concerns and strong U.S. exports, the CME Group soybean market is poised for a sharply higher trade opening Thursday. The Early Calls for ...
Corn, wheat prices close down By: Mike McGinnis 03/14/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With slow trade volume, the CME Group corn and wheat markets closed lower, while soybeans closed only slightly higher Wednesday. The May corn futures closed 3 1/4 ...
Mostly lower start for corn, wheat By: Mike McGinnis 03/14/2012 @ 7:29am
With mildly supportive outside markets, but a mostly lower overnight trade, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat markets are expected to start mixed Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/13/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Strong buying in the CME Group soybean market, along with falling global soybean production estimates helped prices close sharply higher Tuesday. The May corn futures ...
Stronger farm markets Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/13/2012 @ 7:28am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With lower global soybean production estimates and stronger overnight markets, the CME Group corn and wheat markets are poised to start higher Tuesday. The Early ...
Corn prices close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/12/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting lower, the CME Group corn market jumped off of spread trading and cash market strength Monday. The May corn futures settled 14 1/2 cents higher at $6.59 1/2 ...
Mostly weaker grain markets Monday By: Mike McGinnis 03/12/2012 @ 7:42am
With no confirmation of the rumor China bought U.S. corn, combined with mostly lower overnight markets, the CME Group corn and wheat markets are set to start on the weaker side Monday. The Early Calls ...
Corn closes higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/09/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With the CME Group corn market closing higher, soybeans lower, roles reversed from the opening bell Friday. What looked to be a bullish soybean USDA Report, rumors of China ...
USDA data soybean friendly By: Mike McGinnis 03/09/2012 @ 8:00am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA's WASDE Report released market-friendly data for soybean prices Friday. CME Group floor traders see the Early Call for commodities higher. For corn, the ...
USDA data to push up soybean market By: Mike McGinnis 03/08/2012 @ 1:45pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA released market-friendly data for soybean prices Friday. CME Group floor traders see the Early Call for commodities higher. For corn, the market is seen ...
Soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/08/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With the general consensus being that tomorrow's government report will be bullish soybeans and bearish corn, the CME Group corn and soybean markets closed in that same ...
A surge in grain, soy prices Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 03/08/2012 @ 7:42am
With favorable outside markets, bullish fundamentals and positioning ahead of an expected bullish USDA Report tomorrow, the CME Group corn and wheat markets are set to start the trading session higher ...
Farm futures volume drops By: Mike McGinnis 03/07/2012 @ 1:24pm
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--With trade volume off 40% from February 2011 to February 2012, many CME Group floor traders await the 'next big thing' to spark investors. Though the next ...
Corn, soybeans sell off By: Mike McGinnis 03/07/2012 @ 9:46am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Positioning and speculative liquidation sharply dropped the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The May corn futures settled 15 1/4 cents lower at $6.38 ...
Mixed grain, soy prices Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/07/2012 @ 7:37am
With Friday's WASDE Report approaching, mixed CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets can be expected today. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, are mostly ...
Soybean market closes higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/06/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting sharply lower, CME Group soybean prices finished sharply higher, while corn and wheat ended lower Tuesday. The May corn futures settled 6 3/4 cents lower at ...
Farm markets to sink Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 03/06/2012 @ 7:37am
With positioning ahead of this week's WASDE Report, combined with unfavorable outside market support, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to start sharply lower Tuesday. The Early ...
50¢ corn range drops volume By: Mike McGinnis 03/05/2012 @ 11:56am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--With trade volume off 40% from February 2011 to February 2012, many CME Group floor traders await the 'next big thing' to spark investors. Though the next ...
Corn ends higher, soybeans dip By: Mike McGinnis 03/05/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Just as they started the session, the CME Group corn and soybean markets closed higher and lower respectively Monday. The May corn futures settled 5 3/4 cents higher at ...
Mixed farm markets Monday By: Mike McGinnis 03/05/2012 @ 7:31am
Ahead of this week's WASDE Report, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets could remain in a cautious mode. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, March 5, 2012, are mostly ...
Soybeans, wheat close higher By: Mike McGinnis 03/02/2012 @ 9:35am
CHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture.com)--A bucket full of bullish factors backed the the CME Group soybean market's rally Friday. The May corn futures settled 1 cents higher at $6.55. The May soybean ...
A lower commodities start Friday By: Mike McGinnis 03/02/2012 @ 7:32am
Much like yesterday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to repeat a back-and-forth trading session Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, March 2, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans close mixed By: Mike McGinnis 03/01/2012 @ 9:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed mixed Thursday. The May corn futures settled 4 cents lower at $6.54. The May soybean contract closed 2 1/2 cents ...
A lower March start for corn, soy By: Mike McGinnis 03/01/2012 @ 6:08am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to start out the month of March lower Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, March 1, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening ...
Soybean market rules the week By: Mike McGinnis 02/29/2012 @ 9:43am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--For the third day in a row, the CME Group soybean market staged another strong trading session Wednesday. The May corn futures settled 3/4 of a cent higher at $6.58. The ...
Slightly higher farm markets Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/29/2012 @ 6:01am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to start higher, with one eye on end-of-month profit-taking Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, are slightly ...
Farm prices impress By: Mike McGinnis 02/28/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets turn in an impressive day of trading Tuesday. The May corn futures settled 8 3/4 cents higher at $6.57 1/4. The May soybean ...
Higher farm markets Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/28/2012 @ 7:35am
With lingering affects from a lower soybean production estimate out of Brazil, combined with a weaker U.S. Dollar, Tuesday's CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade higher. The ...
Beans close "in the teens" By: Mike McGinnis 02/27/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Stretching to a five-month high on dropping soybean output estimates from Brazil, the CME Group soybean prices hit "the teens" Monday. The May corn futures trade 2 1/4 ...
Corn market to stay flat-to-lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/27/2012 @ 7:37am
A weaker trade is expected for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, February 27, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 5-7 cents lower ...
Farm markets close higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/24/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn and wheat markets closed slightly higher Friday. The May corn futures settled 1 1/4 cents higher at $6.44. The May soybean contract closed 3 1/4 cents ...
Corn, soybean prices to drop Friday By: Mike McGinnis 02/24/2012 @ 7:42am
A weaker trade is expected for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, February 24, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 2-3 cents lower ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/23/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean markets closed higher Thursday. The May corn futures settled 1 1/4 cents higher at $6.42 1/2. The March soybean contract ended 4 3/4 cents ...
Another mixed grain trading day By: Mike McGinnis 02/23/2012 @ 7:43am
A mixed trade is seen for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, February 23, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening 1-2 cents ...
Chances for Missouri River flooding? By: Mike McGinnis 02/22/2012 @ 1:47pm
After experiencing the largest volume of floodwaters in 2011 since record keeping started in the nineteenth century, will the Missouri River flood similarly this spring? With 1.4 million acres of ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/22/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat markets started lower and finished higher Wednesday. The March corn futures finished 8 3/4 cents higher at $6.38 1/4. The March ...
Lower farm markets seen Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/22/2012 @ 7:32am
Follow-through from lower overnight trading is expected to keep pressure on the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, are ...
Ag Outlook Forum preview By: Mike McGinnis 02/21/2012 @ 11:51am
With the USDA taking their first stab, this week, at what the U.S. 2012/13 Supply/Demand spreadsheets will look like, marketwatchers will keep one eye on the projections. Beginning Thursday, February 23 ...
Rain drops farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 02/21/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Due to improved rainfall in South America, the CME Group corn and wheat markets closed sharply lower Tuesday. The March corn futures close 12 1/4 cents lower at $6.29 1/2 ...
A mixed grain trade Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/21/2012 @ 7:40am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets could stumble out of the blocks Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening 6-7 cents ...
Oil feud to fuel ethanol, corn prices By: Mike McGinnis 02/20/2012 @ 11:14am
"The Iranian thing is a mess! And, it will most likely get worse before it gets better." That's a direct quote from a grain analyst that is watching how this oil feud could impact U.S. ethanol and corn ...
Farm markets close stronger By: Mike McGinnis 02/17/2012 @ 9:45am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Though thought to be moving higher off of fresh fundamental deemed, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets rallied Friday off of technical drivers, some ...
Friday's grain market seen higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/17/2012 @ 7:28am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to start higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, February 17, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 4-5 cents higher ...
High China talks in Iowa By: Mike McGinnis 02/16/2012 @ 1:56pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The presumptive Premier of China and Vice President, Xi Jinping, made a visit to Iowa Thursday. Dan Looker, Successful Farming/Agriculture.com Business Editor says Xi ...
Corn, wheat prices end higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/16/2012 @ 9:44am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting lower, the CME Group corn and wheat markets closed higher on fresh demand news Thursday. The March corn futures settled 9 1/4 cents higher at $6.36 ...
Farm markets seen opening lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/16/2012 @ 7:28am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets could start lower and turn higher, as fresh demand hits the market Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, February 16, 2012, are mostly ...
Soybeans finish higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/15/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--From start to finish, the soybean pit rallied on fresh demand news from China Wednesday. However, technical selling pressured the corn market. The March corn futures ...
Corn, soybean prices to trade higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/15/2012 @ 7:39am
With China showing interest in Europe's debt, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have that outside support to trade higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday ...
Soybeans finish up, corn down By: Mike McGinnis 02/14/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With soybeans finishing higher from demand and crop-weaher support, corn and wheat dropped Tuesday. The March corn futures settled 3 cents higher at $6.33 3/4. The March ...
Mixed farm markets Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/14/2012 @ 7:27am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets could be caught up in mixed trading Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, are mostly lower. Corn is seen opening ...
Soybeans lead strong rally By: Mike McGinnis 02/13/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market, rallying off of unimpressive weekend rains in South America, pushed up all commodities Monday. The March corn futures closed 7 3/4 cents ...
Corn, soybeans to trade higher Monday By: Mike McGinnis 02/13/2012 @ 7:36am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have strong support for higher trading Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, February 13, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 5-7 ...
Soybeans close up, corn down By: Mike McGinnis 02/10/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed mixed, under pressure from outside markets and low volume Friday The March corn futures settled 5 1/4 cents lower at ...
Lower farm markets Friday By: Mike McGinnis 02/10/2012 @ 7:36am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade lower Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, February 10, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents lower ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/09/2012 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After a wild back-and-forth day of trading, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices finish the session lower Thursday. The March corn futures settled 5 1/2 cents lower ...
Traders react to USDA report By: Mike McGinnis 02/09/2012 @ 8:00am
The USDA released neutral-to-friendly data Thursday. In its February World Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports, the USDA lowered Argentina's corn production estimate further than the trade's ...
USDA 'nothing terribly surprising' By: Mike McGinnis 02/08/2012 @ 4:27pm
The USDA released neutral-to-friendly data Thursday. In its February World Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports, the USDA lowered Argentina's corn production estimate further than the trade's ...
Grains close mixed By: Mike McGinnis 02/08/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Positioning ahead of Thursday's USDA Reports kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets subdued today. The March corn futures settled 1/4 of a cent higher at ...
Grains lean higher Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/08/2012 @ 7:32am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to trade higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen opening 2-4 cents ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 02/07/2012 @ 10:16am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--It was a lower trading day for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets, as little fresh news kept trade volume low Tuesday. The March corn futures settled 2 cents ...
Grain prices to stumble Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 02/07/2012 @ 7:33am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have less traction to start Tuesday's trade, as a result of lower overnight prices. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, are ...
Grains close mixed By: Mike McGinnis 02/06/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets spent most of Monday's session mixed, with the market still digesting South American crop conditions. After a lower ...
Higher corn, soybean markets Monday By: Mike McGinnis 02/06/2012 @ 7:24am
Despite unfavorable outside markets, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will give higher trading a try Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, February 6, 2012, are ...
Soybeans end sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/03/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market finished the week on a sharp rally, due to continued South America crop-weather concerns, while corn and wheat traded weaker Friday. The March ...
Friday farm markets to jump By: Mike McGinnis 02/03/2012 @ 7:35am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will try to capitalize on continued world crop-weather concerns to trade higher Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, February 3, 2012, are ...
Corn, soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 02/02/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading mixed, the CME Group corn and soybean markets finished slightly higher Thursday. The March corn futures settled 1 cents higher at $6.43. The March soybean ...
A turn lower seen for grain trade By: Mike McGinnis 02/02/2012 @ 7:27am
A reversal is expected in today's CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets vs. yesterday's higher trading. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, February 2, 2012, are lower. Corn is ...
Soybean market ends strong By: Mike McGinnis 02/01/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Finishing sharply higher, soybeans took the lead Wednesday on the CME Group floor. The March corn futures closed 3 cents higher at $6.42. The March soybean contract ...
Higher follow-through for grain prices By: Mike McGinnis 02/01/2012 @ 7:30am
There is expected follow-through trading Wednesday from yesterday's higher CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, are ...
Soy, wheat prices finish up By: Mike McGinnis 01/26/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Profit-taking capped gains for the CME Group corn market, while soybean and wheat prices finished higher Thursday. The March corn futures closed unchanged at $6.34 1/2. The ...
Sharply higher farm markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 01/26/2012 @ 7:22am
With the Federal Reserve announcing it will keep interest rates low until 2014, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to capitalize on the longterm inflationary move Thursday. The ...
Corn closes higher on buying By: Mike McGinnis 01/25/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed mostly higher, as traders favor being long corn, short soybeans Wednesday. The March corn futures settled 4 1/2 cents ...
Higher grain markets Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 01/25/2012 @ 7:43am
With more hot,dry weather conditions returning to Argentina's already crop-stressed corn, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets could be headed upward Wednesday. The Early Calls for the ...
Corn, wheat markets rally By: Mike McGinnis 01/24/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting lower, the CME Group corn and wheat markets used demand talk to reverse the price trend and settled the day higher Tuesday. The March corn futures settled 10 ...
Early Calls for commodities drop By: Mike McGinnis 01/24/2012 @ 7:25am
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday's bullish talk of Argentine crop-stress has turned bearish, following soaking rains in that country overnight. As a result, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat ...
Farm markets close higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/23/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With more of the Argentine corn and soybean crops suffering from a deficiency of moisture, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets settled higher Monday. The March ...
Higher grain markets Monday By: Mike McGinnis 01/23/2012 @ 7:41am
Following the overnight trade, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices could see a higher start Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, January 23, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen ...
Corn, wheat close higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/20/2012 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading mixed most of the session, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets closed mostly higher Friday. The March corn futures settled 5 1/2 cents higher at ...
Markets lean lower Friday By: Mike McGinnis 01/20/2012 @ 7:14am
Despite fresh export sales and the funds increasing their 'long' positions in the markets this week, a higher U.S. dollar and lower crude oil is seen as pressuring the start of the CME Group corn ...
Farm markets close strong By: Mike McGinnis 01/19/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With fresh export sales, continued support from a weaker trading U.S. dollar, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices settled higher Thursday. The March corn futures ...
Unusual wheat, corn price relation By: Mike McGinnis 01/19/2012 @ 8:16am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--It appears that gone are the days when a market watcher can ballpark the price of wheat based upon the corn market. In other words, it used to be that if corn was $3.00 per ...
Higher farm markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 01/19/2012 @ 7:42am
With favorable outside markets and positive overnight trading, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices are poised to begin the day session higher Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
SA weather drops grains By: Mike McGinnis 01/18/2012 @ 9:41am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Profit-taking and favorable South American crop-weather kept the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets in negative territory Wednesday. The March corn futures closed 10 ...
Corn, soy prices to dip By: Mike McGinnis 01/18/2012 @ 7:06am
Following the overnight trade, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices could see a lower start Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/17/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With China reporting a better-than-expected fourth quarter GDP rate and favorable outside markets the CME Group soybean prices ended sharply higher Tuesday. The March corn ...
China to push up farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 01/17/2012 @ 7:16am
Stronger China economic news and less-than-needed rain for Argentine crops, positions the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices for a higher start Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Grains to eye SA weather this week By: Mike McGinnis 01/16/2012 @ 2:15pm
After a day off, the U.S. farm markets will fire back up with tonight's electronic trading. The CME Group corn, soybeans, and wheat prices will try to rebound following last week's pounding from the ...
Wet weather drops grain prices By: Mike McGinnis 01/13/2012 @ 9:45am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed lower Friday. The March corn futures closed 6 cents lower at $6.05 1/2. The March soybean contract opened 6 cents lower at $11.76 1/4. The March wheat ...
Lower start for corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 01/13/2012 @ 6:59am
Despite favorable outside market support, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices will start Friday the 13th trading session lower. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, January 13, 2012, are ...
Corn closes 'limit' down By: Mike McGinnis 01/12/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--As corn closed at its 'limit' down, the CME Group soybean market attempted to climb out of a deep hole Thursday. At the close, the March corn futures settled down ...
WASDE data to drop farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 01/12/2012 @ 8:15am
The USDA released market bearish estimates Thursday. In its January Supply/Demand and Grain Stocks Reports, the government says the U.S. farmers harvested more corn than previous thought. Early calls for the ...
USDA data seen as bearish By: Mike McGinnis 01/11/2012 @ 3:48pm
The USDA released market bearish estimates Thursday. In its January Supply/Demand and Grain Stocks Reports, the government says the U.S. farmers harvested more corn than previous thought. Early calls for the ...
Corn prices chop around By: Mike McGinnis 01/11/2012 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Aside from positioning ahead of tomorrow's USDA Reports, the market experienced soybean selling and light corn buying Wednesday. After trading mixed, the March corn ...
Farm market weakness continues By: Mike McGinnis 01/11/2012 @ 7:14am
Rain relief for Argentine crops, positioning ahead of tomorrow's USDA Reports, and a stronger U.S. Dollar combine to keep pressure on the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices Wednesday. The ...
Grain markets finish weak By: Mike McGinnis 01/10/2012 @ 9:37am
The March corn futures closed unchanged at $6.52. The March soybean contract settled 1 cent lower at $12.32. The March wheat futures settled 2 cents lower at $6.39 3/4. The March soymeal futures finished $1.00 ...
Argentine rains drop grains By: Mike McGinnis 01/10/2012 @ 6:51am
With rain falling in the dry areas of Argentina, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices are seen pulling back Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, are ...
Soybeans close sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/09/2012 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Signals of demand and the stress on South America's crops help;ed the CME Group soybean market finish sharply higher Monday. The March corn futures closed 8 1/2 cents ...
Drought sends grain markets higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/09/2012 @ 7:31am
With drought concern spreading in South America, along with a weaker U.S. dollar, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices will see a higher start Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday ...
Soy, wheat close lower By: Mike McGinnis 01/06/2012 @ 9:44am
The CME Group corn market barely stayed above negative territory, as soybean and wheat prices closed lower Friday. Rain chances increased slightly for South American crop regions, putting pressure on the ...
Grains higher on overnight follow-through By: Mike McGinnis 01/06/2012 @ 7:16am
Following the overnight trade, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices could see a higher start Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, January 6, 2012, are higher. Corn is seen ...
Sharp drop in farm markets By: Mike McGinnis 01/05/2012 @ 9:37am
As expected, the outside market pressure proved to be too heavy, pushing CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets lower Thursday. The March corn futures closed 15 cents lower at $6.43 1/2. The March soybean ...
Outside markets to pressure grains By: Mike McGinnis 01/05/2012 @ 7:39am
The CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices face unfavorable outside markets Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, January 5, 2012, are lower. Corn is seen opening 4-6 cents ...
Crop losses build in South America By: Mike McGinnis 01/04/2012 @ 3:00pm
It seems like everyone in the ag marketing space is talking about the La Nina weather pattern that is creating drought-like crop conditions in South America.On Wednesday, as corn and wheat prices failed to ...
Soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 01/04/2012 @ 10:19am
The CME Group corn, soybeans, and wheat markets closed mixed Wednesday. The March corn futures settled unchanged at $6.58 1/2. The March soybean contract closed 2 1/2 cents higher at $12.30. The March wheat ...
Farm markets to dip By: Mike McGinnis 01/04/2012 @ 7:24am
What a difference a day makes. Unlike the first grain trading day of 2012 having full support of fundamental and outside market factors, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat prices face price-pressure from ...
Corn, soy close up double digits By: Mike McGinnis 01/03/2012 @ 9:41am
Strong fundamentals and outside market support helped the CME Group corn and soybean prices close up double-digits Tuesday. The March corn futures settled 12 cents higher at $6.58 1/2. The March soybean ...
A roaring start for 2012 grains By: Mike McGinnis 01/03/2012 @ 7:26am
For the first trading day of 2012, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices are expected to trade sharply higher. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, are bullish. Corn is ...
Strong Dollar seen for 2012 By: Mike McGinnis 12/16/2011 @ 5:15pm
In any given year, one might think that as China goes, so go the corn and soybean markets. But, as the European debt crisis continues to make global markets uncertain, the direction of the U.S. Dollar and its ...
My two cents By: Mike McGinnis 12/16/2011 @ 4:46pm
With all of this talk about Europe and whether a meeting or a summit will produce a debt crisis silver bullet, is your marketing head spinning yet? Mine is. Because of so many negative outside factors ...
Grain markets close higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/16/2011 @ 9:49am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Despite unfavorable outside markets, the CME Group wheat, corn and soybean prices finished higher Friday. March corn futures closed 4 cents higher at $5.83. The Jan ...
Early Calls for commodities By: Mike McGinnis 12/16/2011 @ 7:38am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices will rely on a weaker U.S. Dollar to start Friday's trade higher. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, December 16, 2011, are higher. Corn is ...
Soybeans end sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/15/2011 @ 9:50am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Outside market support kept wheat and corn from steeper losses, while soybean prices used crop-weather problems in South America to close higher Thursday. March corn ...
Outside markets help grain prices By: Mike McGinnis 12/15/2011 @ 7:25am
As the U.S. Dollar weakens, the outlook for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices strengthens Thursday. However, weak export sales could cap gains. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Grains close down double-digits By: Mike McGinnis 12/14/2011 @ 9:48am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The European debt crisis, combined with a broad-based commodity sell-off, pushed the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets to a lower close Wednesday. The March corn ...
Farm markets to dip By: Mike McGinnis 12/14/2011 @ 6:31am
For Wednesday, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices are expected to follow the lower overnight trading. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, are lower. Corn and ...
Farm markets close higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/13/2011 @ 9:57am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With a higher finish, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets used the momentum of the outside markets Tuesday. The March corn futures settled 1/2 of a cent higher at ...
Corn, soybeans to trade higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/13/2011 @ 6:36am
Favorable outside markets and overnight grain trading makes for a supportive environment for a higher opening for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Markets eye South American weather By: Mike McGinnis 12/12/2011 @ 3:48pm
With the U.S. farm ground freezing, marketwatchers turn their attention to South America's critical crop-weather this week. Craig Solberg, Freese-Notis meteorologist, is noticing a dry weather ...
Soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/12/2011 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading in a choppy pattern most of the trading session, the CME Group soybean market closed higher on buying interest and weather threatening South America's ...
Grain markets to start lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/12/2011 @ 7:39am
Unfavorable outside markets and overnight grain trading will create a lower opening for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, December 12, 2011 ...
Farm markets close lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/09/2011 @ 9:36am
Despite favorable outside markets, the bearish USDA Report is keeping pressure on the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices Friday.At mid-session, the March corn futures are trading 12 cents lower at $5.88 ...
Traders react to bearish USDA report By: Mike McGinnis 12/09/2011 @ 8:04am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA/WASDE released bearish data Friday. As a result, the Early Calls for the commodities are seen lower. For corn and wheat, the opening calls are 20-30 cents lower ...
WASDE data seen as bearish By: Mike McGinnis 12/09/2011 @ 7:10am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA/WASDE released bearish data Friday. As a result, the Early Calls for the commodities are seen lower. For corn and wheat, the opening calls are 20-30 cents lower ...
Restoring farmers' confidence By: Mike McGinnis 12/08/2011 @ 3:56pm
There was wrongdoing, and now the process begins to find out the culprit of MF Global Inc. comingling of an estimated $1.2 billion of farmers' and other customers' hedge money. In the spotlight ...
Grains close mostly higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/08/2011 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean markets closed higher Thursday. The March corn futures settled 7 1/2 cents higher at $6.00 1/4. The Jan. soybean contract closed 1 1/2 cents ...
Early Calls for commodities By: Mike McGinnis 12/08/2011 @ 7:22am
With unfriendly outside market uncertainty, combined with weaker overnight trade, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to start lower Thursday. However, stronger export sales could ...
Wheat takes corn lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/07/2011 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With an overall bearish tone, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets finished weaker Wednesday. The March corn futures settled 3 cents lower at $5.82 1/4. The Jan ...
Mixed farm markets Wednesday By: Mike McGinnis 12/07/2011 @ 7:43am
With little support from neither the outside nor overnight markets, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets may have to fight off a lower trading session Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Farm markets end higher By: Mike McGinnis 12/06/2011 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading mixed most of the day, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets found a way to finish higher Tuesday. the March corn futures are trading 1/2 of a cent ...
Grain prices seen falling Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 12/06/2011 @ 7:27am
Plenty of outside market pressure, namely from poor world economic news, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets could have trouble entering positive territory Tuesday. The Early Calls for the ...
Grains end Monday lower By: Mike McGinnis 12/05/2011 @ 9:35am
After trading higher for most of the session, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off at the end of Monday.The March corn futures settled 4 1/4 cents lower at $5.91. The Jan. soybean contract ...
Black Friday grains start mixed By: Mike McGinnis 11/25/2011 @ 10:15am
The grain markets opened Black Friday's abbreviated trading session mixed, according to private sources. The Dec. corn futures opened 3/4 of a cent higher at $5.88. The Jan. soybean contract opened 6 1/4 ...
Corn, soybean prices end down By: Mike McGinnis 11/23/2011 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A slew of negative factors swamped the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The Dec. corn futures closed 10 1/4 cents lower at $5.88 1/4. The Jan ...
Turkey-like carving for grain prices By: Mike McGinnis 11/23/2011 @ 7:28am
A rising dollar, continued concern engulfing the EU and U.S. debt outlooks, all will pressure the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Wednesday ...
Higher finish for commodities By: Mike McGinnis 11/22/2011 @ 9:36am
With MF Global pulling money out of commodities, due to its bankruptcy, combined with outside market pressure, the CME Group farm markets had gains capped Tuesday. The Dec. corn futures settled 1 1/4 cents ...
Corn, soybean prices up slightly By: Mike McGinnis 11/22/2011 @ 7:11am
As turmoil surrounds the EU and U.S. debt outlooks, the stock market's lower direction is putting caps on gains for the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Tuesday. The Early Calls for the ...
Farm markets fall hard By: Mike McGinnis 11/21/2011 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The sinking stock market pulled every other market lower, including the corn, soybean and wheat markets Monday. The Dec. corn futures settled 12 1/2 cents lower at $5.97 ...
Early Calls for commodities By: Mike McGinnis 11/21/2011 @ 7:20am
With unfriendly outside markets and lower overnight grain trade, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets will start the week's day-trading sessions lower Monday. The Early Calls for the ...
Farm markets end mixed By: Mike McGinnis 11/18/2011 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Though ending mixed, short-covering helped the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices trim losses Friday. The Dec. corn futures closed 4 1/4 cents lower at $6.10 1/4. The ...
Higher 'open' for corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 11/18/2011 @ 7:25am
With friendly outside markets, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to start the day's trade higher Frday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, November 18, 2011, are ...
Riding the risk By: Mike McGinnis 11/17/2011 @ 11:00am
With the price of everything continuing to go higher – crop inputs, futures markets and margins, land prices – a quote that I recently heard from a Chicago commodities broker comes to mind: “Agriculture ...
Winter hog markets By: Mike McGinnis 11/17/2011 @ 10:50am
The winter months can be the worst time of the year for hog prices. This year is expected to be no different. Seasonally, the winter fundamentals include the highest of the year hog slaughter amounts and ...
Lower farm markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 11/17/2011 @ 6:13am
All around pressure from outside markets will start the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices lower Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Thursday, November 17, 2011, are lower. Corn is ...
Corn, soybean prices end lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/16/2011 @ 9:49am
The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed lower Wednesday. The Dec. corn futures settled 2 3/4 cents lower at $6.42 3/4. The Jan. soybean contract closed 12 1/2 cents lower at $11.87 3/4. The Dec ...
Grain markets to fall By: Mike McGinnis 11/16/2011 @ 7:12am
With unfriendly outside markets and no fresh news to trade, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets may have a slow start out of the trading blocks Wednesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
Soybean rally to continue Tuesday By: Mike McGinnis 11/15/2011 @ 6:18am
With the overnight markets favoring soybean prices, the CME Group corn and wheat markets look for follow-through support Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, are ...
Soybeans close higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/14/2011 @ 9:54am
With a risk-off mentality, due to uncertainty in the world economic picture, combined with technical signals supporting buying in the CME Group soybean market, the farm markets ended in mixed territory ...
Monday's farm markets seen higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/14/2011 @ 6:40am
As the overnight markets traded overnight, the CME Group corn, soybeans, and wheat prices are expected to be priced higher Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, November 14, 2011, are ...
Farm markets end mostly lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/11/2011 @ 9:42am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting higher, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets settled mostly lower Friday. The Dec. corn futures are settled 7 cents lower at $6.38 1/2. The Jan ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets Friday By: Mike McGinnis 11/11/2011 @ 7:38am
With friendly outside markets, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat prices could find positive territory Friday. However, to start with, the lower overnight markets may trump the outside support Friday. The ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/10/2011 @ 9:37am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading mixed to start, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets ended lower Thursday. The Dec. corn futures settled 10 1/2 cents lower at $6.45 1/2. The Jan ...
Higher corn, soybean markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 11/10/2011 @ 6:45am
With supportive outside markets, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets look to have enough momentum to start Thursday's trading session higher. The Early Calls for the commodities on ...
All grain markets end lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/09/2011 @ 9:36am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Though the corn market had glimpses of positive territory, the heavy pressure from outside markets collapsed all CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets Wednesday. The ...
Early Calls for commodities By: Mike McGinnis 11/09/2011 @ 8:15am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--With friendly corn data in Wednesday's USDA Crop Production/Supply/Demand Reports, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets may have a chance to start the ...
USDA data friendly, traders waver By: Mike McGinnis 11/08/2011 @ 3:24pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The USDA released friendly data Tuesday in its November Crop Production Report. As a result of the Report's numbers, Early Calls for corn are 5-10 cents higher, 2-4 ...
Hay prices stack up By: Mike McGinnis 11/08/2011 @ 10:28am
U.S. acreage shifts sparked by historically high grain prices, the southern Plains' severe drought, and a weaker growing season has some Midwest hay prices running as high as double than a year ago. With ...
Wheat, soybeans end sharply higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/08/2011 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--A day before the USDA's November Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets rally Tuesday. The Dec. corn futures settled ...
Early calls for corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 11/08/2011 @ 7:12am
Ahead of tomorrow's USDA Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets will trade slightly higher Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday ...
Corn, soybean prices end lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/07/2011 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES (Agriculture.com)--Continued weakness rules the CME Group commodities floor Monday. The Dec. corn futures settled 2 1/2 cents lower at $6.53 1/4. The Jan. soybean contract ended 19 1/4 cents lower ...
Marketeye hits the road By: Mike McGinnis 11/07/2011 @ 7:39am
LEXINGTON, Ohio (Agriculture.com)--For weeks, market participants have been wondering what kind of yields eastern Corn Belt farmers would be recording, due to less than ideal growing conditions for crops ...
Dismal news pressures corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 11/07/2011 @ 6:58am
With more dismal news out of Europe, account transfers from bankrupt MF Global, and a stronger dollar, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets could be fighting an uphill battle Monday. The Early Calls ...
Trade expects lower USDA crop numbers By: Mike McGinnis 11/04/2011 @ 12:57pm
The USDA is scheduled to release its monthly Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports next Wednesday, November 9.In general, the trade is expecting the USDA to lower corn and soybean yields in the November ...
Farm markets end mostly lower By: Mike McGinnis 11/04/2011 @ 9:39am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After trading mixed all session, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets mostly lower Friday. At the close: The Dec. corn futures settled 2 1/4 cents higher at $6.55 ...
Corn, soybean trade seen mixed By: Mike McGinnis 11/04/2011 @ 6:36am
With no major theme, no fresh news to trade, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are expected to open slightly higher-to-mixed Friday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Friday, November 4 ...
Corn, soybean markets end higher By: Mike McGinnis 11/03/2011 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES (Agriculture.com)--With full support from outside markets and fund-buying, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets settled sharply higher Thursday. The Dec. corn futures closed 8 1/2 cents ...
Higher grain markets Thursday By: Mike McGinnis 11/03/2011 @ 7:27am
Favorable outside markets, such as the dollar weakening, rain and snow causing harvest delays, all support higher CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat prices Thursday. The Early Calls for the commodities ...
Corn, soybean prices end mixed By: Mike McGinnis 11/02/2011 @ 9:35am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--Uncertainty with the world economies and the bankruptcy of the brokerage firm MF Global, resulted in a light volume and lower closing corn, soybean and wheat markets ...
Eastern Corn Belt farm talk By: Mike McGinnis 11/02/2011 @ 7:55am
LEXINGTON, Ohio (Agriculture.com)--For weeks, market participants have been wondering what kind of yields eastern Corn Belt farmers would be recording, due to less than ideal growing conditions for crops ...
Mixed corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 11/02/2011 @ 7:13am
Though overnight grain markets traded lower, the outside markets have turned favorable, helping to improve the chances of higher CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat futures prices Wednesday. Still, the ...
Dollar drops corn, soybean markets By: Mike McGinnis 11/01/2011 @ 7:13am
With global markets under pressure, the dollar strengthening, and continued bad vibes from MF Global's financial future, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets look to follow a sharply lower ...
Corn, soybeans, wheat to fall By: Mike McGinnis 10/31/2011 @ 6:03am
With the dollar strengthening and more farmer-selling, the CME Group corn, soybeans and wheat markets will start significantly lower Monday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Monday, October 31, 2011 ...
Corn, soybeans end mixed By: Mike McGinnis 10/28/2011 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets closed mostly higher Friday. The dollar, the main driver, strengthened and kept a cap on gains and pushed soybeans lower ...
Friday's farm markets to drop By: Mike McGinnis 10/28/2011 @ 7:24am
As the overnight corn, soybeans, and wheat markets went from high-to-low, driving Friday's Early Calls down, perhaps all of the 'goody' of the Eurozone debt deal has been taken out of the grain ...
A closing rally for corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 10/27/2011 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After getting knocked off their opening highs, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets had quite the day-ending rally Thursday. The Dec. corn futures settled 14 1/4 ...
Europe pushes up corn, soybeans By: Mike McGinnis 10/27/2011 @ 7:34am
With all markets reacting positively to the news out of Europe regarding a debt recovery plan, the CME Group corn, soybean, and wheat markets have a higher opening estimate Thursday. The Early Calls for the ...
Corn, soybeans close lower By: Mike McGinnis 10/26/2011 @ 9:51am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The corn, soybean and wheat markets closed before they could take advantage of the supporting news that China will bail out the European banks Wednesday. The Dec. corn ...
Corn, soybeans to move up By: Mike McGinnis 10/26/2011 @ 7:16am
Thanks to optimism coming from Europe's talks on a plan for its debt crisis, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets still have support to trade higher Wednesday. The Early Calls for the ...
Grains hit wall of 'bears' By: Mike McGinnis 10/25/2011 @ 9:38am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After the CME Group corn, soybeans, and wheat market hit a wall of bearishness news, the markets ended weaker Tuesday. The Dec. corn futures ended 1/4 of a cent lower at ...
Corn, soy, wheat move higher By: Mike McGinnis 10/25/2011 @ 6:31am
As the outside markets remain favorable for commodities, the CME Group farm markets can expect plenty of support for a higher opening Tuesday. The Early Calls for the commodities on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 ...
Corn wavers like wheat in a bean field By: Mike McGinnis 10/24/2011 @ 9:51am
DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--After starting significantly higher, the corn market closed in slightly positive territory. The soybean market was the floor leader Monday. The CME Group Dec. corn futures ...
A Monday rally By: Mike McGinnis 10/24/2011 @ 6:55am
With follow-through from the overnight markets, combined with optimism from the weekend's meeting on the European debt crisis, a rally is expected with the CME Group farm futures Monday. The Early ...