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Several market relationships are out of kilter

We take a look at why extreme positions are being taken in three specific crop commodity markets and why it matters

Commodity watcher John DePutter takes a look at why ‘extreme market positions’ are being taken in corn, wheat and soybean futures — and why that matters to Prairie farmers.

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CBOT Weekly: Pressure on grain, oilseed prices

Multiple factors dragging down futures

Harvest, crop quality and crop quantity and a lack of demand affected grain and oilseed prices on the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended Sept. 3, 2025.


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CBOT Weekly: Soybeans, corn set to push lower

Soyoil a bright spot

Prices for the soy complex, and corn pushed lower for the most part during the week ended Aug. 27. Terry Reilly, senior agricultural specialist for Marex, said there were a few factors behind the declines, which he expects the losses to continue.


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CBOT Weekly: More pressure on grain prices

U.S. grain, soybean prices to go lower: analyst

Corn, soybean and wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade continue to drop and one Chicago-based analyst says they are going to be even lower.