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AgHost Grains Close
July corn closed up 7 1/4 cents and December corn was up 6 1/4 cents. July soybeans closed up 2 cents and November soybeans were up 2 3/4 cents. July KC wheat closed up 18 3/4 cents, July Chicago wheat was up 16 3/4 cents, July MIAX Minneapolis wheat was up 13 1/4 cents.
DTN Ag Host Midday Livestock
The livestock complex is trading mixed into Wednesday's noon hour as the cattle contracts retreat mildly following Tuesday's massive surge, but the lean hog contracts are slightly higher. No trade has developed yet in the cash cattle market.
DTN Weekly Average DDG Price Plunges
DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is lower versus one week ago.
Butter Falls Back Near the Low
The weakness continues with barrel cheese being the only category in the spot market that did not show a loss. Butter declined and is nearing its lows. Nonfat dry milk continued to decline with good trading volume.
Ethanol RINs Higher, Ethanol Cash Prices Lower Tuesday
Ethanol RINs were higher and ethanol cash prices were lower Tuesday. July corn closed down 1 3/4 cents per bushel at $4.13 3/4 and September closed down 1/4 cent at $4.22 1/2.
Most Fertilizers Lower for First Time Since First Week of February 2026
Average retail fertilizer prices are mostly lower for the first time since the first week of February 2026. Five fertilizers are lower in price while prices for the remaining three fertilizers were slightly higher compared to last month. Only two fertilizers had a significant move, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Cotton Market Higher as Tropical Storm Arthur Nears
The cotton market was materially higher today amid the possible impact of Tropical Storm Arthur on the Delta and Southeastern growing fields.
Soybean and Wheat Rally Extended Overnight, Leading Others Higher
Tuesday's impressive reversal higher in the soybean market (for the second day in a row) was extended overnight with the only explanation being offered was that it was due to China's interest in buying (soybeans) for fall delivery.