August 13, 2024

Good morning, All commodities are in sell mode this morning as corn is down 4, soybeans down 19 and wheat is down 3. Steady crop ratings, when ratings normally fall, rain in the forecast and follow thru selling from yesterday’s crop report in soybeans are pressuring...

July 25, 2024

Good morning,   The markets are higher to start the day with corn up 5 and soybeans up 7.   Futures have put together three consecutive days of higher trade. September futures have hung above the $4.00 mark for the last two days and should do so today...

July 16, 2024

Good morning, Corn is up 3 and soybeans are up 2 to open the day following yesterdays massive selloff in both commodities. Last night’s storms in Northern IL may go down in history as one of the most prolific tornado producers in the Chicagoland area ever. At one...

July 12, 2024

Good morning,   Corn is down 7 and soybeans are down 11 to start the day.   Its Friday and its REPORT Day! The USDA will release 2024 and 2025 carryout numbers as well as 2024 production numbers this morning at 11am. Based on recent and current forecasts for...

July 11, 2024

Good morning,   Corn and soybeans are both up 6 to start the day.   The markets have been tough lately from a producer’s perspective. As the crop marches forward and continues to look better and better, the markets seem to be weeks ahead and projecting a...

July 3, 2024

Good morning,   Corn is down 2 and soybeans are up 6 to start the day.   It feels like the market is beginning to level out. The June planting & stocks report is still being digested and disputed, but we are moving on. Going forward, the weather will...