07/11/26 15:18:13 Barchart.com Food-Beverage News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3239268/russia-china-and-usda-reports-feed-the-grain-bulls Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:18:12 +0000 Watch Russia export news over weekend Field of wheat at golden hour by Bruno via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3239268/russia-china-and-usda-reports-feed-the-grain-bulls Brady Sidwell https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238928/round-3-why-volatility-can-make-or-break-a-commodity-spread Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:13:31 +0000 After selecting the best direction and leg configuration, one final filter remains: volatility. Discover how Smart Spreads classifies trades into high-, mid-, and low-volatility environments and why identical spreads can produce dramatically different historical results depending on when they're traded. Farmer in the field by Greagory Hayes via Unsplash https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238928/round-3-why-volatility-can-make-or-break-a-commodity-spread Darren Carlat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3231797/cattle-markets-break-down-to-new-lows-for-down-move Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:01:10 +0000 News lows for cattle pressures cash prices Brown and white cow by Frans Ruiter via Unsplash https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3231797/cattle-markets-break-down-to-new-lows-for-down-move Ben DiCostanzo https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3231748/is-el-nino-the-only-factor-driving-summer-corn-belt-weather Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:52:22 +0000 Watch this "Market to Market" podcast featuring Jim Roemer Beautiful green grass field with a tree and a desert with dead earth and dry grass by Alones via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3231748/is-el-nino-the-only-factor-driving-summer-corn-belt-weather Jim Roemer https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3231497/grain-spreads-strangle-idea-in-soybeans Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:18:21 +0000 Beans in the Teens? Rows of soybeans in a field by Jana Milin via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3231497/grain-spreads-strangle-idea-in-soybeans Sean Lusk https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3230544/is-the-grain-train-picking-up-steam Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:13:58 +0000 Grain markets started the week hot, took a plunge, but ended the week on a high note following today's monthly WASDE report. Are new highs in the cards? Soybean field crop rows by oticki via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3230544/is-the-grain-train-picking-up-steam Oliver Sloup https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3230257/shootin-the-bull-about-a-wrap-for-the-week Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:57:59 +0000 In my opinion, current optimism met headlong with future pessimism this week as cash remains stout, even though lower, and futures down sharply. Cattle by Penny via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3230257/shootin-the-bull-about-a-wrap-for-the-week Chris Swift https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229047/crude-oil-weakness-spurs-a-slump-in-sugar-prices Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:26:15 +0000 October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed down -0.24 (-1.59%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -11.50 (-2.40%). Sugar prices fell sharply on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Friday’s -1% fall in crude oil prices (CLQ26 ) weighed on... Pour sugar from a teaspoon into a sugar bowl by Tamara Chuchkova via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229047/crude-oil-weakness-spurs-a-slump-in-sugar-prices Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229030/robust-ivory-coast-cocoa-supplies-weigh-on-prices Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:24:53 +0000 September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Friday closed down -390 (-6.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -306 (-6.37%). Cocoa prices finished sharply lower on Friday as signs of robust cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast sparked profit-taking and long liquidation in cocoa futures. Cumulative... Hands with cocoa beans by Public Domain via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229030/robust-ivory-coast-cocoa-supplies-weigh-on-prices Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229019/rising-margin-requirements-hammer-coffee-prices Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:23:46 +0000 September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Friday closed down -13.65 (-3.92%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -191 (-4.72%). Coffee prices settled sharply lower on Friday, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) raised margin requirements for trading coffee futures twice this... Coffee beans in canvas sack by Bragin Alexey via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229019/rising-margin-requirements-hammer-coffee-prices Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3228934/soybean-futures-cbot-nearby-support-at-50-day-ma Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:19:56 +0000 Technical analysis of CBOT soybean futures as daily nearby contracts find critical support at the 50-day moving average for Prairie grain marketers. Soybean field and sunshine by fotokostic via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3228934/soybean-futures-cbot-nearby-support-at-50-day-ma Trent Klarenbach https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3227153/sugar-prices-undercut-by-weakness-in-crude-oil Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:24:20 +0000 October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.26 (-1.72%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -15.70 (-3.28%). Sugar prices are falling sharply today, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Today’s -1% fall in crude oil prices (CLQ26 ) is weighing on... Ethanol in dictionary by Mark Poprocki via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3227153/sugar-prices-undercut-by-weakness-in-crude-oil Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3226869/cocoa-prices-tumble-amid-rising-supplies-in-the-ivory-coast Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:03:50 +0000 September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -474 (-7.34%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -367 (-7.64%). Cocoa prices are retreating today as signs of robust cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast sparked profit-taking and long liquidation in cocoa futures. Cumulative data from the... Cocoa by Public Domain via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3226869/cocoa-prices-tumble-amid-rising-supplies-in-the-ivory-coast Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3226576/coffee-prices-slump-as-volatile-trading-continues Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:50:56 +0000 September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -13.00 (-3.74%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -201 (-4.97%). Coffee prices are moving sharply lower today, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) raised margin requirements again for coffee futures trading earlier this... Coffee cup and coffee beans on table by Portumen via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3226576/coffee-prices-slump-as-volatile-trading-continues Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3213516/shootin-the-bull-about-increasing-assumption-of-risk Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:44:19 +0000 Price erosion continues, with basis remaining wide. Cattle by Penny via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3213516/shootin-the-bull-about-increasing-assumption-of-risk Chris Swift https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211069/brazilian-real-strength-supports-sugar-prices Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:36:31 +0000 October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.01 (+0.07%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.00 (-0.42%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is positive for sugar prices, as the real rallied to a... Raspberry on spoon of sugar by Myriams-Fotos via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211069/brazilian-real-strength-supports-sugar-prices Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211044/cocoa-prices-settle-sharply-higher-on-signs-of-recovering-demand Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:35:47 +0000 September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Thursday closed up +403 (+6.66%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +312 (+6.94%). Cocoa prices extended their parabolic rally on Thursday, with NY cocoa hitting a 6-month high and London cocoa hitting a 9.25-month high. Cocoa prices surged on... Chocolate cocoa chopped on table by Simone_ph via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211044/cocoa-prices-settle-sharply-higher-on-signs-of-recovering-demand Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211029/coffee-prices-finish-sharply-higher-in-illiquid-market Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:34:49 +0000 September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Thursday closed up +38.10 (+12.30%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +302 (+8.07%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) raised margin requirements for coffee futures trading earlier this... Cup of coffee with coffee beans in burlap sack on coffee tree background by Amenic181 via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211029/coffee-prices-finish-sharply-higher-in-illiquid-market Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3209507/wheat-prices-looming-head-shoulders-chart-pattern Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:30 +0000 Technical analysis of CBOT wheat futures as prices test the 50-day moving average. Track what a potential head and shoulders pattern means for Prairie grain marketing Farmer holds tablet using online data management by artiemedvedev via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3209507/wheat-prices-looming-head-shoulders-chart-pattern Trent Klarenbach https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3208918/sugar-prices-supported-by-brazilian-real-strength Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:26:22 +0000 October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.40%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.50 (+0.10%). Sugar prices are modestly higher today. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is positive for sugar prices, as the real rallied to a 3-week... Packets of white and raw sugar by Tafilah Yusof via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3208918/sugar-prices-supported-by-brazilian-real-strength Rich Asplund