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Mon, Aug 31st, 2026

Mon, Aug 31st, 2026

Oliver Sloup

Oliver Sloup

Oliver Sloup is a Nebraska native who works with producers, hedgers, and traders in the grain and livestock markets through futures and options. He combines fundamental, technical, and seasonal analysis into daily commentary that reaches clients every morning — written to be acted on, not just read.

Before co-founding Blue Line Futures in 2017, he was with Lind-Waldock at the Chicago Board of Trade and Park Avenue Asset Management in New York City.

Oliver provides bi-weekly commentary for CME Group and is a frequent guest on RFD-TV, AgriTalk, and AgDay. He has also appeared on CNBC and Fox News and been quoted in The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.

Most Recent Stories

Wheat Futures Added to Gains. Corn and Soybeans Caught Their Breath. What's Next?

Wheat futures have had an unbelievable week, which has led to additional momentum in corn and soybeans. Those two markets caught their breath today, what's next?

Wheat futures trade LIMIT UP!

Wheat futures did the heavy lifting in Wednesday's trade, with corn and soybeans adding on to recent gains.

Grain Markets Continue to Push to New Highs!

Grain markets have been on fire over the past few weeks, how much upside is left?

The Final Yield Estimates Just Dropped!

The final yield estiamtes from this year's crop tour were just released, here's a recap of this week's findings and price action.

Corn Hangs Near Key Support Ahead of WASDE, Cattle Stuck in a Range, Energy Surges

Today was a dud of a day for corn, as prices linger near key support ahead of a key USDA report and next week's widely followed Pro Farmer Crop Tour.

Two BIG Weeks for the Grain Markets that Could Make or Break the Markets

Traders are gearing up for Wednesday's USDA report where yield estimates will likely be in the spotlight. Then next week, the widely followed Pro Farmer Crop Tour, which we will be on yet again.

Weather vs. War: Why Grains Can't Find a Direction

Grain and livestock markets stage an impressive reversal back higher on Tuesday, will it last?

Grain markets fly around in what has proven to be one of the more exciting trading environments of the year!

Grain markets have presented some tremendous opportunities for traders on both sides of the market over the last week. What does this week have in store? These are the trading levels to watch

Wild Volatility Across Grain and Livestock Markets to Finish This Week's Trade

Grain and livestock markets saw some big intraday swings on Friday as traders positioned ahead of reports and ahead of a weekend filled with uncertainty

Corn Hits Fresh Highs at $4.90, Beans Nearly Clip $12.50! War Premium and Weather Collide

Over the last month we've been talking about the number of catalysts lurking in the background that could lead to a counter-seasonal rally. Over the lacks two weeks, a few of those catalysts are starting...

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Corn jumps to highest price in more than 3 years 📈 🌽 No more Taco Tuesdays! 🌮 😪 https://t.co/WMz26oyroM
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JUST IN 🚨: Germany's 10-Year Yield jumps to highest level in more than 15 years 🤯 👀 https://t.co/WrOCkDub2X
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Sources: Bank of America, Flow ShowH/T: ZeroHedge
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Private Client Cash Level has plunged to just 9%, the lowest level in history 🚨 https://t.co/flypIndz8K
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Commodities have never been this cheap relative to Stocks 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/PrOzoG8793
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BREAKING 🚨: JapanJapan's 2-Year Yield jumps to 1.75%, the highest level in more than 31 years 🤯 👀 https://t.co/IheirhePth
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There is now more than a 50% chance of AT LEAST 2 rate hikes by the end of the year 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/Zho2eTNKgT
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Crypto saw an inflow of $3.2 Billion last week, the largest since October 2025 📈 📈 https://t.co/yxSgxvRluv
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BREAKING 🚨: PhilippinesPhilippine Peso has now fallen to an all-time low against the U.S. Dollar 📉 📉 https://t.co/G4Dg85yHKY
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Gold saw an inflow of $7.3 Billion last week, its largest since October 2025 https://t.co/Hu72riCR48
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