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USDA Releases September 2025 Wheat Outlook with Updated Production and Yield Estimates The USDA has released its September 2025 Wheat Outlook, providing updated estimates on wheat acreage, yield, and production. Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) shared the latest data for both Durham wheat and other spring wheat. “Durham wheat planted acreage at nearly 2.19 million acres …
Crude Oil Prices Drop to Lowest Since May as Demand Weakens Globally Keeping an eye on crude oil as we begin this second week of October. Crude oil continues to trade at the lowest level since late May. The oil market has entered October on a weaker note, as sellers remain in full control and prices continue to decline. OPEC …
Gold, Platinum, Cattle Among Top Commodity Performers in 2025 As the first nine months of 2025 wrap up, a review of the 48 commodities tracked daily reveals standout winners and surprising laggards in the market. According to the Bottom Line Report, precious metals dominated this year’s commodity performance list, with platinum, silver, and gold leading the way. “Platinum, silver, and …
USDA Reports 18% of U.S. Corn Harvested by September 28 With harvests well underway across the Corn Belt, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provided an update on the pace of this year’s U.S. corn harvest as of September 28th, 2025. The national harvest is slightly behind schedule, with regional disparities based on weather and crop maturity. “The corn harvest number for …
September 2025 Commodity Recap: Precious Metals Surge, Ag Markets Struggle Looking back at the month of September, the commodity market showed mixed results—especially for agricultural commodities, which largely struggled. Of the 48 commodities tracked daily, only minor progress was made in corn, while precious metals clearly dominated. “Looking back at the month of September, our list of 48 commodities that …
2025 Commodity Market Review: Platinum, Cattle Lead Gains While Grains Struggle Trade resumed this week following the Labor Day holiday, and with eight months of 2025 now complete, the Bottom Line Report delivers its latest update on how the markets have performed so far this year. “It’s Bottom Line. Trade resumes after the Labor Day holiday, and now with eight …
December Corn Tests Resistance as Cattle Markets Hit All-Time Highs The grain and livestock markets are showing diverging trends as December corn flirts with technical resistance, while October live cattle and feeder cattle post record highs. “December corn stalled just short of that 50-day moving average. We do still see that pre-harvest low near 390 holding through the harvest.” As …
Corn Prices Fall 50% Since 2022 While Production Costs Stay High, Says NCGA Corn farmers are facing serious financial strain as corn prices have dropped dramatically since their 2022 peak, while production costs have barely budged. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has issued a new report highlighting the widening gap between revenues and costs in 2025, raising concerns about …
The USDA’s August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report projects a record corn crop for the U.S., and the impact is being felt across the global balance sheet. Mark Jekanowski, Chair of the World Agricultural Outlook Board, shared insights on how the U.S. production surge is shifting the global outlook for corn. “In terms of the global balance …
Wall Street is already placing strong bets on the next move by the Federal Reserve. With no Federal Reserve Board meeting in August, all attention is focused on the September 16–17 meeting, and analysts are trading heavily on expectations of a September interest rate cut. “Wall Street analysts wasting no time Trading the likelihood of an interest rate cut in …
