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AgHost Grains Close
March corn closed down 1 1/4 cents and May corn was down 1/2 cent. March soybeans closed up 7 1/2 cents and May soybeans were up 7 cents. March KC wheat closed up 14 1/2 cents, March Chicago wheat was up 12 1/2 cents, March MIAX Minneapolis wheat was up 8 1/2 cents.
AgHost Livestock Close
The livestock complex closed mixed, with the cattle contracts unable to collectively trade higher as they're skeptical do so before seeing what the cash market unveils this week. Still no cash cattle trade has developed and both bids and asking prices remain elusive.
DTN Weekly DDG Price Steady on Average
DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is unchanged versus one week ago.
November Dairy Exports Increase 14%
Class III futures were up sharply after spot cheese trading took place. However, the strength quickly ran its course with contracts dropping back. Class IV futures held their ground with most contracts closing at or near the highs. Dairy exports in November were significantly higher.
Ethanol RINS, Ethanol Cash Prices Higher Thursday
Ethanol RINS and ethanol cash prices were higher Thursday. March corn closed down 1 1/4 cents at $4.25 3/4 and May corn was down 1/2 cent at $4.36 1/4.
All Eight Major Fertilizers See Prices Move Higher Compared to Last Month
Retail fertilizer prices for the second week of February 2026 were higher compared to last month. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Cotton Nudges Higher
The cotton market was somewhat higher today with Spot March the main center of attention as growers squared positions for Monday's delivery.
ICE Canola, Wheat, Soybeans Higher; Corn Lower Thursday
March canola was up C$2.40. March corn closed down 1 1/4 cents and May corn was down 1/2 cents. March soybeans closed up 7 1/2 cents and May soybeans were up 7 cents. March KC wheat closed up 14 1/2 cents, March Chicago wheat was up 12 1/2 cents, March MIAX Minneapolis wheat was up 8 1/2 cents.