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11-19 Midday: Corn and Wheat Continue Higher at Midday, Soybeans Remain Weak

All prices as of 10:30 am Central Time

Corn
DEC ’24 430.5 1.25
MAR ’25 441.25 1.5
DEC ’25 442 1
Soybeans
JAN ’25 1008.25 -1.5
MAR ’25 1017.75 -1.25
NOV ’25 1026.5 -0.25
Chicago Wheat
DEC ’24 555.25 8
MAR ’25 573 7.25
JUL ’25 589.5 8
K.C. Wheat
DEC ’24 562.5 7.25
MAR ’25 574.25 7.25
JUL ’25 590 7.5
Mpls Wheat
DEC ’24 590.5 5.5
MAR ’25 610 5.75
SEP ’25 641.75 6.25
S&P 500
DEC ’24 5919 -1
Crude Oil
JAN ’25 68.98 -0.19
Gold
JAN ’25 2643.8 17.2
  • Corn is following the wheat market higher at midday. December corn is making a push up to the recent range of resistance near 434.
  • According to AgRural, Brazil’s summer corn planting in the Center-South region has reached 86% complete compared to 80% last year.
  • Algeria announced a tender for 240,000 mt of corn.
  • Soybeans continue to lean lower at midday on better South America production prospects and shifting China demand due to potential tariffs.
  • According to AgRural, Brazil’s 24/25 soybean planting is now 80% complete. This compares to 67% a week ago and 68% last year.
  • Yesterday, the USDA announced export sales of 261,264 mt of soybeans to Mexico, 135,00 mt of soybean meal to the Philippines and 30,00 mt of soybean oil to India.
  • Wheat is strengthening at midday as war tensions between Russia and Ukraine increase.
  • Ukraine’s Ag Minister announced the possibility of their 2025 wheat crop reaching 25 mmt compared to 22 mmt this year.
  • Corteva Agriscience announced a new seed development in their non-GMO winter wheat which could improve yields by up to 10%.

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