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We kickoff the day with ADP Employment Change Weekly at 7:15 A.M., Redbook YoY at 7:55 A.M., Fed Waller Speech at 8:00 A.M., Pending Home […]

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Grains Report 05/19/2026

On May 19, 2026 - 9:43 AM By

WHEAT
General Comments: Wheat closed higher in both markets yesterday as the White House announced that China had agreed to purchase up to 17 […]

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Softs Report 05/19/2026

On May 19, 2026 - 9:43 AM By

COTTON
General Comments: Cotton was higher yesterday in response to the US-China summit that produced fresh deals for all ag markets according to the […]

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Crude is backing off as we are seeing wavers extended and attacks waved off.  WTI and Brent are slipping, and gasoline and diesel futures are […]

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Grains Report 05/18/2026

On May 18, 2026 - 9:39 AM By

DJ CBOT Delivery Intentions: Totals – May 18
Source: CME Group
Contract Quantity Next Trade
Commodity Month Delivery Day Assigned Today Date […]

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There’s a saying that ‘no news is good news.’ However, a look at the grain market this week will tell you that isn’t always the […]

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Wheat:  Wheat closed higher in both markets last week as dry weather returned to the Great Plains and USDA made dramatic cuts to production estimates.  […]

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Softs Report 05/18/2026

On May 18, 2026 - 9:21 AM By

COTTON
General Comments: Cotton was lower last week in response to the US-China summit that produced now fresh deals for any ag markets. The […]

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We kickoff the day with Fed Venable Speech and NY Fed Services Activity Index at 7:30 A.M., NAHB Housing Market Index at 9:00 A.M.,  3-Month […]

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Oil was up overnight as President Donald Trump just dropped a blunt warning straight to Tehran: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better […]

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Grains Report 05/15/2026

On May 15, 2026 - 11:09 AM By

DJ CBOT Delivery Intentions: Totals – May 15
Source: CME Group
Contract Quantity Next Trade
Commodity Month Delivery Day Assigned Today Date […]

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Softs Report 05/15/2026

On May 15, 2026 - 11:09 AM By

COTTON
General Comments: Cotton was higher for one more day yesterday as the Iran war remains on the front page. USDA released its latest […]

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