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Thu, Feb 26th, 2026

Grain News and Commentary

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Thu, Feb 26th, 2026
Wheat Closes Mixed on Thursday, as Bulls Make a Late Push

The wheat complex was mixed on Thursday, as some contracts found some late-day strength. Chicago SRW futures were up 4 to 6 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures were down 1 to 2 cents at the close....

KEK26 : 566-2 (+0.71%)
KEH26 : 551-4s (-0.18%)
MWH26 : 5.8350s (unch)
ZWH26 : 573-6 (+0.35%)
ZWK26 : 576-6 (+0.39%)
Soybeans Close Back and Forth Session with Slight Losses

Soybeans were down 1 to 2 cents across the front months on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 1 cent at $10.84 3/4. Soymeal futures are $1.20 to $2.20 in the front months,...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.8369 (-0.08%)
ZLK26 : 61.86 (+0.16%)
ZMK26 : 321.5 (+0.19%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1148-0 (+0.02%)
ZSK26 : 1164-2 (+0.06%)
Corn Bulls Find Footing to Push Higher into Thursday’s Close

Corn bulls found some late day momentum to push 1 to 3 cents higher at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/2 cents to $4.00 1/2. The spring base Crop Insurance price will...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 443-2 (-0.06%)
ZCH26 : 434-0 (+0.17%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0048 (+0.65%)
Shootin' the Bull about lines in the sand

The close below $239.10 April sets the stage for some definitive points of interest.

Are Wheat Prices too Low?

CBOT soft red winter wheat futures have traded in a sideways range, with the nearby contract price between $4.9225 and $5.8350 per bushel since August 2025. As the uncertainty of the 2026 crop year in...

WEAT : 21.92 (+0.78%)
ZWK26 : 576-6 (+0.39%)
Wheat Showing Mixed Trade on Thursday

The wheat complex is mixed on Thursday, with the hard red contracts slipping. Chicago SRW futures are up 1 to 3 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 4 cents at midday. MPLS spring wheat...

KEK26 : 566-2 (+0.71%)
KEH26 : 551-4s (-0.18%)
MWH26 : 5.8350s (unch)
ZWH26 : 573-6 (+0.35%)
ZWK26 : 576-6 (+0.39%)
Corn Slipping Back on Thursday

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 2 ½ cent gains across the front months on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 2 cents to $3.96 3/4. USDA reported a private export sale...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 443-2 (-0.06%)
ZCH26 : 434-0 (+0.17%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0048 (+0.65%)
Soybeans Falling at Thursday’s Midday

Soybeans are down 7 to 9 ½ cents across the front months on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 10 cents at $10.85 1/2. Soymeal futures are $2.10 to $2.50 in the front months,...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.8369 (-0.08%)
ZLK26 : 61.86 (+0.16%)
ZMK26 : 321.5 (+0.19%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1148-0 (+0.02%)
ZSK26 : 1164-2 (+0.06%)
Corn Posting Thursday AM Gains

Corn price action is up 1 to 2 cents early on Thursday. Futures posted 2 to 3 ½ cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. Open interest was down 14,323 contracts, mainly in the March, dropping 34,798...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 443-2 (-0.06%)
ZCH26 : 434-0 (+0.17%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0048 (+0.65%)
Soybeans Nearing Fall Highs Early on Thursday

Soybeans are up 4 to 7 ½ cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures were supported by strength in soybean meal on Wednesday, with contracts up 8 to 10 cents. Open interest was down 26,072 contracts in...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.8369 (-0.08%)
ZLK26 : 61.86 (+0.16%)
ZMK26 : 321.5 (+0.19%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1148-0 (+0.02%)
ZSK26 : 1164-2 (+0.06%)

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