Opening Markets: Soybeans Lead Wednesday Trade

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Grain futures are firmer in early Wednesday trade, led by soybeans as strength in soybean meal provides support.

Corn: December corn is near $5.365, up 0.75 cent.

Soybeans: November soybeans are near $13.29, up 10.25 cents.

Chicago Wheat: December Chicago SRW wheat is near $7.31, up 2.5 cents.

Kansas City Wheat: December Kansas City HRW wheat is near $7.9875, up 2.5 cents.

Grain traders are watching the Federal Reserve decision later Wednesday and heavy rain across parts of the Midwest that could slow early harvest activity. Soybean meal strength is helping lead the oilseed complex higher.

Livestock futures have not opened for Wednesday trade. The following are Tuesday settlements.

Live Cattle: October live cattle settled at $220.70, down $1.55.

Feeder Cattle: October feeder cattle settled at $333.85, down $4.00.

Lean Hogs: October lean hogs settled at $79.07, down $0.52.

Cattle futures pulled back Tuesday on profit-taking after recent gains, while hogs remained under pressure from technical selling and weaker pork values.

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