After the Bell
This afternoon report recaps the day’s price moves with quick-hitting market summaries for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, cattle & hogs.
The grain and cotton markets paused in the wake of last week’s big gains, while soybeans were supported by another daily export sales announcement. Livestock futures seemed to garner strength from discounts to cash
The soy and wheat complexes, as well as cotton futures, finished the week on a strong note in the wake of Thursday’s supportive USDA reports. The corn and livestock markets struggled.
After the Bell | August 12, 2021 USDA’s lower-than-expected harvest estimates boost corn futures to six-week highs, wheat to three-month highs.
Grain and cotton futures posted a generally muted showing Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s important USDA reports. Cattle futures slipped along with recent cash losses, whereas fall hog futures posted a strong rebound.
After the Bell | August 10, 2021 Wheat futures end higher on bullish global supply-demand outlook, soybeans gain on export optimism.
After the Bell | August 9, 2021 Corn, soybean futures end mostly lower on weekend Midwest rainfall, general commodity market slump.
After the Bell | August 6, 2021 Grain, soybean futures end week on firm note with USDA expected to trim harvest outlook.
After the Bell | August 5, 2021 Corn futures gain on better than expected export sales, hog futures tumble after pork cutouts nosedive.
After the Bell | August 4, 2021 Corn, wheat futures slip while soybean futures climb, cattle futures extend gains on strong beef.
After the Bell | August 3, 2021 Soybean futures drop near four-week lows after USDA ratings improve, hogs up on strong pork cutouts.
After the Bell | August 2, 2021 Wheat futures near three-month highs after cut to Russia harvest forecast, corn, soybeans also climb.
After the Bell | July 30, 2021 Grain futures drop with cooler conditions seen for Midwest, cattle and hogs also lower.
After the Bell | July 29, 2021 Grain futures climb as drought grips N. Plains, northwest Corn Belt, cattle futures end lower.
After the Bell | July 28, 2021 Drought damage sends wheat futures up sharply, corn, soybeans also higher on dryness concern.
Soybean futures gain after USDA crop ratings disappoint, corn fades from early gains, wheat mixed.
After the Bell | July 26, 2021 Corn, soybeans end higher amid slightly reduced rainfall outlook for Midwest, wheat lower as winter harvest moves along.
After the Bell | July 23, 2021 Midwest rainfall prospects send grain futures lower for week, hogs at one-month high on firm pork.
After the Bell | July 22, 2021 Grain, soy futures tumble amid profit-taking, soft exports, hog futures fade from five-week high.
After the Bell | July 21, 2021 Hot, dry Midwest outlook boosts new-crop corn, soybean futures, winter wheat hits two-month highs.
After the Bell | July 20, 2021 Weather concerns push grain and soybean futures higher, hog futures up on strong pork market.