Insights and Stories on U.S. Grains

Dec. 9, 2024 at 5:38 pm CST

Chicago soybean futures dropped on Monday on expectations for a hefty South American crop, while corn futures rose as traders anticipated world supply and demand estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will show smaller U.S. stockpiles.

By Renee Hickman, Reuters

Dec. 6, 2024 at 5:11 pm CST

U.S. corn futures climbed on Friday to the highest in five months on a continuous chart, supported by technical buying and strong U.S. export sales.

By Karl Plume, Reuters

Dec. 5, 2024 at 2:56 pm CST

U.S. soybean futures firmed on Thursday, led by strong gains in soyoil as a smaller-than-anticipated canola harvest outlook in Canada stoked worries about tightening global vegetable oil supplies.

By Karl Plume, Reuters

Dec. 4, 2024 at 2:42 pm CST

U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday on favorable crop weather in South America and concerns about the incoming Trump administration's hawkish approach to trade with top importer China.

By Karl Plume, Reuters

Nov. 29, 2024 at 2:47 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended slightly higher on Friday on technical trading and a flurry of export demand, market analysts said. Investors adjusted positions after Thursday's Thanksgiving Day holiday.

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters