Heartland Market Talk

Corn, Beans, and Wheat Hold Weekly Gains Despite Late Selling

Heartland Investor Services — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:01:36 +0000

Wheat led a volatile but positive week as global weather threats mounted. Corn and soybeans held weekly gains despite Friday selling, while cattle weakened ahead of Cattle on Feed.

Wheat Shorts Run for Cover as Global Weather Threats Grow

Heartland Investor Services — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:44:34 +0000

Wheat led grain markets higher for a third straight session as European heat threats and short covering fueled gains. Soybeans and corn firmed on China demand rumors.

Soybeans Rally on China Rumors

Heartland Investor Services — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:45:35 +0000

Grains reversed early gains as crude oil collapsed. Soybeans supported by strong crush margins and Brazil premiums. Cattle surged on strong beef demand while hogs weakened.

Why Didn't Corn Collapse With Crude Oil?

Heartland Investor Services — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:39:28 +0000

Crude oil plunged on Iran ceasefire hopes, but grains recovered. Corn and soybeans held support, cattle rallied sharply, while traders await acreage data and weather.

Sellers Take Control Despite Friendly Wheat Report

Heartland Investor Services — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:41:38 +0000

We saw wheat-friendly WASDE numbers overshadowed by broad commodity selling, crude oil's sharp break, and continued pressure on corn and soybean futures.

Turnaround Tuesday Arrives for Grains and Cattle

Heartland Investor Services — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:44:40 +0000

We saw grains stabilize after heavy liquidation as bargain buying emerged, while cattle rebounded sharply from support levels and outside markets remained under pressure.

Cattle Pressured Again as Screwworm Concerns Grow

Heartland Investor Services — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:46:50 +0000

We saw grains stabilize after aggressive fund liquidation, wheat gained support from disease concerns, cattle remained pressured by screw worm fears, and energy stayed volatile.

Cattle Recover After Early Volatility While Grains Struggle

Heartland Investor Services — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:43:47 +0000

We saw continued fund liquidation pressure across grains, a stronger dollar and solid jobs data, while cattle recovered and crude oil retreated from recent highs.

Cattle Surge Back After Screwworm Panic

Heartland Investor Services — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:08 +0000

We continue seeing fund-driven grain liquidation pressure while cattle rebound sharply after screwworm confirmation, as traders focus on weather, China demand timing, and risk.

Canola Shines as Grains and Cattle Struggle

Heartland Investor Services — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:20:23 +0000

We saw grains extend their selloff on favorable weather and fund liquidation, while cattle remained volatile amid unconfirmed screw worm rumors and mixed cash trade.