Professional traders often rely on calendar spreads to reduce directional volatility and improve consistency by trading relationships rather than outright price movements.
Jim's big question here is: "Will there be an El Niño summer?"
The wheat complex rallied across all three markets on Friday, to lead the grain complex. Chicago SRW futures posted 15 to 19 ½ cent gains on Friday, with May up 11 ¼ cents. KC HRW futures were 17 to...
Soybeans posted Friday gains of 6 to 10 cents in the nearby contracts, as May was up 17 ½ cents on the week. November was up 13 ¼ cents on the week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was...
Corn futures posted gains of 4 to 5 ½ cents across the front months on Friday, as May managed an 8 ¾ cent gain this week. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price was up 5 3/4 cents to $4.06 1/4....
Lastly, cattlemen have bid inventory to levels that have encouraged other producers, outside of the US, to increase production capabilities.
Agricultural Prices - 2026-02-27
The wheat complex is rallying across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 18 to 21 cents higher on Friday. KC HRW futures are trading 18 to 19 cents higher across most contracts. MPLS...