Category: Ag Markets

  • Soybeans and Wheat Gain as Livestock Falls Tuesday

    The Ranch Closing Markets | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Grain futures finished higher Tuesday while cattle and hog futures moved lower. Corn: December corn settled at $5.35 3/4, up 2 1/2 cents. Soybeans: November soybeans settled at $13.18 3/4, up 14 1/2 cents. Strength in soybean meal helped support the bean market after an early…

  • Opening Markets: Wheat and Corn Lower Tuesday

    The Ranch Opening Markets — Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 Wheat and corn are lower in overnight trade Tuesday as signs of Russia-Ukraine de-escalation ease some grain-export concerns. Harvest progress and improved U.S. corn conditions are also adding pressure. Corn: December corn is near $5.30, down 3 1/4 cents. Soybeans: November soybeans are near $12.99 1/2,…

  • Cattle Surge While Wheat Slips Monday

    Closing Markets for Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 December corn settled at $5.33 1/4, up 3 cents. November soybeans settled at $13.04 1/4, up 7 3/4 cents. December Chicago wheat settled at $7.22, down 3 1/4 cents. December Kansas City hard red winter wheat settled at $7.92 1/2, down 6 cents. October live cattle settled at…

  • Opening Markets: Grains Reset After USDA Report

    The Ranch Opening Markets — Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 Monday’s opening update begins with the latest verified grain quotes and Friday livestock settlements. Grain trade is digesting USDA’s September report after soybeans and wheat took the heaviest pressure Friday. Corn: December corn is $5.30 1/4, down 3 1/2 cents in the latest verified quote. USDA…

  • Soybeans Sink as Cattle Rally Friday

    Closing Markets for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 December corn settled at $5.30 1/4, down 3 1/2 cents. November soybeans settled at $12.96 1/2, down 35 3/4 cents. December Chicago wheat settled at $7.25 1/4, down 16 cents. December Kansas City HRW wheat settled at $7.98 1/2, down 20 1/4 cents. October live cattle settled at…

  • Opening Markets: Grains Await USDA Report

    The Ranch Opening Markets — Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 Grain markets head into Friday focused squarely on USDA’s September supply and demand report due later this morning. The latest verified grain pricing available before publication is Thursday’s close; no Friday quote is being presented as current where it could not be independently verified. Corn: December…