All Prices as of 2:00 pm Central Time

Corn
MAY ’25	469	7
JUL ’25	475.5	6.25
DEC ’25	453	1.5

Soybeans
MAY ’25	1013	4.75
JUL ’25	1025.25	3.75
NOV ’25	1010.25	0.25

Chicago Wheat
MAY ’25	557.25	-6.25
JUL ’25	573.5	-6.5
JUL ’26	638.25	-7

K.C. Wheat
MAY ’25	586.5	-8.25
JUL ’25	601	-7.75
JUL ’26	654.5	-3.25

Mpls Wheat
MAY ’25	604.75	-7
JUL ’25	620.5	-7
SEP ’25	634.5	-6.75

S&P 500
JUN ’25	5698.75	-31

Crude Oil
MAY ’25	68.1	1.19

Gold
JUN ’25	3077.6	8.5

Grain Market Highlights

Corn: Corn closed higher today, supported by another week of strong export sales.
Soybeans: Soybeans began the day weaker, pressured by disappointing export sales, but gained strength as the day progressed, supported by the corn market, and ultimately closed higher.
Wheat: Wheat futures closed lower across all three classes today, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and a general lack of significant market-moving news.
To see the updated U.S. 7-day precipitation forecast as well as the Brazil and Argentina one-week forecast total precipitation courtesy of the National Weather Service, Climate Prediction Center and NOAA scroll down to the other Charts/Wheat section.

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Corn

Action Plan: Corn

Calls

Cash

Sell DEC ’26 Cash

Puts

2024 Crop:

Plan A: No active targets.
Plan B: No active targets.
Details:
- Since last summer, seven official sales recommendations have been made at an average price of 495.50. If you are behind, target 480 vs May as a first spot to begin catching up.
- Grain Market Insider has not yet set an official price target for an eighth sale but remains satisfied with the sales recommendations made to date. The Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks reports, scheduled for release on March 31, are approaching quickly. Given the high volatility typically seen on report day, Grain Market Insider is likely to hold off on any new recommendations until after the report — unless market conditions shift significantly.

2025 Crop:

Plan A: Exit all 510 December calls @ 43-5/8 cents. Exit half of the December 420 puts @ 43-3/4 cents.
Plan B: No active targets.
Details:
- Since last spring, six sales recommendations have been made for the 2025 crop at an average price of 460.75. If you are behind, target 462 vs December as a first spot to begin catching up.
- Grain Market Insider feels confident about the overall strategy heading into the volatile March 31 reports and into spring/summer. There are the six sales recommendations on the books at an average price of 460.75. Additionally, 510 and 550 call options are in place to capture upside potential if the highs are not in. On the downside, 420 put options cover unsold bushels, providing protection against lower prices. This balanced strategy allows flexibility to adjust as the market moves in either direction.

2026 Crop:

CONTINUED OPPORTUNITY – Sell the first portion of your 2026 corn crop.
Details: Early sales can be impactful in years when prices trend sideways or lower. For last year’s 2024 corn crop, the sales recommendations made in 2023 at 497.75 and 507.50 ended up outperforming anything offered after January 1, 2024, for bushels that had to be sold at harvest. While this won’t be the case every year, history shows that sideways or lower years tend to outnumber higher years. Consistently applying early sales strategies year after year can provide long-term benefits.

To date, Grain Market Insider has issued the following corn recommendations:

Market Notes: Corn

Buying strength continued in the front end of the corn market, with another week of strong export sales providing support for the old corn crop. Deferred prices also moved slightly higher, in line with the strength in the front-end markets.
USDA released weekly export sales for the week ending March 13. U.S. exporters reported new sales of 1.497 MMT (58.9 MB) for the current marketing year. Corn sales are running 25% higher year over year. Japan was the largest buyer of U.S. corn for that week.
In South American weather, rainfall looks promising in central Brazil for the next seven days. The Provence of Parana may be left out of that forecast, which is responsible for 15% of the safrinha corn production. Argentina weather has been dry enough to expand harvest with the harvest now close to 12% done.
Rumors that Brazil was purchasing U.S. corn on the export market were in front of the market this morning. Brazil has a tight domestic corn supply and typically does step out to import some bushels every year. Annually, Brazil imports between 1.5-3.0 MMT of corn.

Corn Finds Its Footing After Sharp Pullback
After soaring to 16-month highs in late February, corn futures took a steep dive, retreating to test key technical levels. Prices recently found support near 450, aligning with both the 100-day moving average and a critical trendline—potentially marking a short-term low as the market pivots toward spring planting.
A rebound from this level suggests renewed strength, but hurdles remain. Initial resistance looms near the 50-day moving average, while stronger support sits deeper at the 200-day moving average. With the USDA’s March planting intentions report on the horizon and weather developments in both South America and the U.S., volatility could return swiftly, keeping traders on high alert.

Soybeans

Action Plan: Soybeans

Calls

Cash

Puts

2024 Crop:

Plan A: Next cash sale at 1107 vs May. Buy calls with a close over 1079.75 vs May.
Plan B: No active targets.
Details:
- Since last spring, three official sales recommendations have been made at an average price of 1089. If you’re behind, consider targeting 1056 vs May as a good starting point to begin catching up.
- The official target for a fourth sale is 1107 vs May. Since soybeans tend to have later seasonal pricing opportunities than corn, the plan is to aim for an aggressive target for now.
- A close above the February high resistance of 1079.75 would trigger a recommendation to re-own the three prior sales with August call options.

2025 Crop:

Plan A: Next cash sale at 1114 vs November. Exit all 1100 November call options at 88 cents.
Plan B: No active targets.
Details:
- There has been one official sales rec on 2025 soybeans to date. If you’re behind, consider targeting 1040 vs November to catch up.
- If the 1100 November calls can be exited for 88 cents, that should cover the cost of the 1180 calls, providing a net-neutral cost position that can continue to protect the upside on the previous sales recommendation.

2026 Crop:

Plan A: No active targets.
Plan B: No active targets.
Details:
- Still not expecting the first targets for at least another couple months.

To date, Grain Market Insider has issued the following soybean recommendations:

Market Notes: Soybeans

Soybeans ended the day higher and were bull spread with the front months posting larger gains than new crop contracts. Export sales were disappointing this morning which brought early weakness, but prices moved higher into the close along with corn. Soybean meal was lower while soybean oil followed crude oil higher.
Today’s Export Sales report was below trade estimates at 13.0 million bushels for 24/25 and 100 mt for 25/26. Primary destinations were to China, Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia. Last week’s export shipments of 21.8 mb were above the 14.3 mb needed each week to meet the USDA’s export estimates of 1.825 bb for 24/25.
Abiove has estimated the Brazilian soybean crop for 2025 0.5% lower at 170.9 mmt compared to 171.7 mmt the previous month, but this output would still be up 11% from last year. This estimate is near the USDA’s 169.0 mmt.
Brazilian soybean basis has improved recently due to high Chinese demand despite the record large crop being harvested, and Chinese February soybean imports increased to 13.6 mmt which is up 4.4% from a year ago. Brazilian exports for March are expected to reach 15.6 mmt compared to 13.5 mmt a year ago.

Soybeans Find Support Near 1000
Soybean futures tested the 200-day moving average in early 2025, a stubborn resistance level that has kept rallies in check for 18 months. As March unfolded, favorable weather and harvest pressure from South America triggered a sharp selloff, sending prices tumbling. Despite the decline, support held firm around the psychological 1000 level, with a stronger backing near 950. If the market continues to rebound, initial resistance sits at 1030, but the 200-day moving average remains a formidable hurdle.

Wheat

Market Notes: Wheat

Wheat posted modest losses in each of the three classes. A stronger U.S. dollar, lower close for Matif wheat, and a lack of fresh friendly news all contributed to today’s weakness.
The USDA reported a decrease of 9.1 mb of wheat export sales for 24/25 but an increase of 18.0 mb for 25/26. Shipments last week totaling 17.3 mb fell below the 21.3 mb pace needed per week to reach the USDA’s export goal of 835 mb. Total sales commitments have reached 766 mb for 24/25, which is up 13% from last year.
According to the USDA, as of March 18 an estimated 34% of U.S. winter wheat acres are experiencing drought conditions. This is a jump up from the 27% reading last week. The spring wheat area in drought held steady with last week; however, it was at an estimated 39%.
The International Grains Council has estimated world 25/26 wheat production at 807 mmt, which would be up 1% from a year ago.

Action Plan: Chicago Wheat

Calls

Cash

Puts

2024 Crop:

Plan A: Target 701 vs May to make the next sale.
Plan B: No active targets. Monitoring various indicators for the development of sell signals that could suggest making a preemptive sale — before 701 hits.

2025 Crop:

Plan A: Target 714 vs July ‘25 to make the next sale.
Plan B: No active targets. Monitoring various indicators for the development of sell signals that could suggest making a preemptive sale — before 714 hits.

2026 Crop:

Plan A: Target 704 vs July ‘26 to make the next sale.
Plan B: No active targets. Monitoring various indicators for the development of sell signals that could suggest making a preemptive sale — before 704 hits.

To date, Grain Market Insider has issued the following Chicago Wheat recommendations:

Chicago Wheat Faces Key Test After February Surge
After months of sideways grinding, Chicago wheat broke out in February, rallying to early October highs just above 615. However, that mid-month peak quickly turned into a reversal point, with futures slipping back into the previous trading range that defined late 2024. For now, support near 540 has held firm, marking the lower boundary of this range, while the 200-day moving stands as the next major test. A decisive weekly close above this level could shift momentum, potentially setting the stage for a trend reversal and renewed upside.

Action Plan: KC Wheat

Calls

Cash

Puts

2024 Crop:

Plan A: Target 717 vs May to make the next sale.
Plan B: No active targets. Monitoring various indicators for the development of sell signals that could suggest making a preemptive sale — before 717 hits.

2025 Crop:

Plan A: Target 677 vs July ’25 to make the next sale.
Plan B: No active targets. Monitoring various indicators for the development of sell signals that could suggest making a preemptive sale — before 677 hits.

2026 Crop:

Plan A: No active targets.
Plan B: No active targets.
Details:
- Still not expecting the first targets for another two to three months — likely around May or June.

To date, Grain Market Insider has issued the following KC recommendations:

Kansas City Wheat Seeks Direction After February Whiplash
February was a wild ride for Kansas City wheat, with prices surging higher before tumbling back down, ultimately finishing the month little changed. Now, with weather concerns heating up in March, futures have regained momentum, climbing back above the pivotal 200-day moving average. Looking ahead, the 200-day moving average should act as support on any pullback, while February highs near 640 remain a formidable barrier to the upside. A breakout above this level could signal a more sustained rally, but for now, the market remains in a tug-of-war between bullish weather risks and technical resistance.

Action Plan: Mpls Wheat

Calls

Cash

Sell SEP ’25 Cash

Puts

2024 Crop:

Plan A: Target 625 vs May to make the next sale.
Plan B: No active targets. Monitoring various indicators for the development of sell signals that could suggest making a preemptive sale — before 625 hits.

2025 Crop:

CONTINUED OPPORTUNITY – Sell another portion of your 2025 HRS wheat crop following the recent hit of the 647.75 target.
Plan A: No active targets.
Plan B: No active targets.

2026 Crop:

Plan A: No active targets.
Plan B: No active targets.
Details:
- Still not expecting the first targets for another three to four months — likely around June or July.

To date, Grain Market Insider has issued the following Minneapolis wheat recommendations:

Spring Wheat Struggles to Hold Breakout Amid Volatility
Spring wheat broke out of its long-standing sideways range in late January, sparking a wave of bullish momentum. The rally gained traction in mid-February with a close above the 200-day moving average, but late-month weakness erased those gains, pulling futures back below key technical levels. Now, the 200-day moving average looms as resistance, capping any rebound attempts, while support near 580 remains critical to preventing further downside. To reignite the uptrend, futures would need a sustained move back above the 200-day, with the next upside test at February highs near 660. Until then, the market remains in search of direction amid shifting fundamentals.

Other Charts / Weather

Above: US 7-day precipitation forecast courtesy of NOAA, Weather Prediction Center.

Above: Brazil and Argentina one-week forecast total precipitation courtesy of the National Weather Service, Climate Prediction Center.