Agriculture

RJO grains and soybeans update

Crop Progress Report Shows Improvements

Tony Cholly
July 29, 2020
Both corn and soybeans had 72% G/E ratings than were higher than anticipated.
Cocoa Futures Update

Cocoa Grindings Data and Supply News Lead to Volatile Trading Week

Peter Mooses
July 24, 2020
We may have seen the bottom in the September cocoa contract. The past few sessions have canceled each other out, one day up, one day down and so on.
Cocoa Futures Update

Increased Covid-19 Cases, Decreased Cocoa Demand

Peter Mooses
July 2, 2020
As the world, especially in the United States, sees an increase in Covid-19 cases some commodity prices are weakening.
Grain futures market update

Grain Markets Look to USDA Tuesday

Blue Line Futures
June 28, 2020
Several key USDA reports come out June 30. Blue Line Futures' Oliver Sloup breaks down the technical landscape for grains, soybeans, and other commodities.
Cocoa Futures Update

Covid-19 Continues to Weaken Demand for Chocolate/Cocoa

Peter Mooses
June 19, 2020
Cocoa futures have been one of the commodities has that been a good indicator of where people are at as far as getting back to normal
Grain futures market update

The End of Planting Season

Blue Line Futures
June 15, 2020
Corn futures caught a bid in the back half of last week’s trade but remain mostly range-bound while Soybean futures had their highest close since late March.
Grain futures market update

Grains and Soybeans Are Waiting for WASDE

Blue Line Futures
June 11, 2020
The USDA’s WASDE report comes out today.
Cocoa Futures Update

Lack of Demand During Pandemic Continues to Hurt Cocoa Trade

Peter Mooses
June 5, 2020
The equity markets have rallied, but softs haven’t followed.
Grain futures market update

Grain Weekly Export Inspections Fall Within Estimate Range

Blue Line Futures
May 27, 2020
Corn and Chicago Wheat come in within range while soybeans are just below the low end of the range.
Grain futures market update

A Down USD Helping Grains and Oilseeds

Blue Line Futures
May 26, 2020
July Corn futures are higher and Soybean futures are rebounding after last week's losses.