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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans fall as rain expected to help U.S. crops

Jul. 21, 2025 at 3:11 pm CDT

Chicago corn and soybean futures fell on Monday on forecasts for crop-friendly rain in U.S. grain belts this week.

U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Jul. 18, 2025 at 4:30 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

Chicago, Illinois, USA - March 28, 2022: Chicago Board of Trade office in Chicago. The Chicago Board of Trade is one of the world's oldest futures and options exchanges.

U.S. grains: Soy futures top one-week high, US crop outlook limits gains

Jul. 17, 2025 at 3:16 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soybean futures jump on hopes for US export demand

Jul. 16, 2025 at 5:32 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

Jul. 11, 2025 at 3:02 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Wheat futures rise on supply snags in top-exporter Russia

Jul. 10, 2025 at 4:34 pm CDT

U.S. wheat futures closed higher on Thursday on concerns over the limited availability of supplies for export in Russia, analysts said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

An inspector looking at sides of beef, which are hanging in a cooler.

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle extend rally to new highs

Jul. 9, 2025 at 5:39 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures extended gains to record highs on Wednesday while live cattle futures set a contract high before pulling back.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Corn rises after setting contract lows on favorable US crop prospects

Jul. 9, 2025 at 4:24 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures turned higher on Wednesday after favorable U.S. crop conditions pushed prices to contract lows.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Corn futures slip further as US crop conditions improve

Jul. 8, 2025 at 3:28 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures extended losses on Tuesday to approach a 2025 low as improved U.S. crop ratings and forecasts for more benign weather fueled expectations for a bumper harvest.

By Reuters Tom Polansek