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Watson Goes Big In the Corn Market

A news story out Wednesday afternoon told us Watson wasn't only adding to its net-long futures position, but making a big bet in call options as well.

Barchart · Jul 23

Are Corn Prices too Low?

Corn futures have traded in a sideways range, with the March delivery price between $4.1725 and $4.4875 per bushel since the start of this year. As the uncertainty of the 2026 crop year in the Northern Hemisphere approaches, CBOT corn futures are in a marginally bullish trend.

Barchart · Feb 24

How Are Investments In Grains Doing?

Continuing with my view of commodities as long-term investment opportunities, and the lesson learned to "Own what you know", let's take a look at long-term investments in Grains at the end of January.

Barchart · Feb 6

Corn Losses Continue on Tuesday

Corn bulls missed the turnaround part of the Tuesday session, as futures closed with losses of 3 to 5 cents. The CmdtyView national average new crop Cash Corn price was down 3 3/4 cents at $3.67 3/4. Crop Progress data indicated 76% of the US corn crop was silking as...

Barchart · Jul 29, 2025

Are Your Ready for the Fourth First Look at New-Crop Grain Estimates?

USDA's May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates are set for release Monday. This round of silliness is hyped as the "First Look at New-Crop Estimates". But is it?

Barchart · May 12, 2025

Long-Term Investment Opportunities in Corn

With the end of another month in sight, how are the long-term investment positions in Corn doing?

Barchart · Apr 28, 2025

What Market Looks "Best"?

I was asked what my "favorite" market is heading into 2025. My answer was what it has been for the past two decades - Corn.

Barchart · Jan 10, 2025

What Does Technical Analysis Tell Us About Grain ETFs?

Does technical analysis still have merit? Did it ever? Regardless, the technical picture of Teucrium CORN, SOYB, and WEAT funds grew more interesting heading into 2025.

Barchart · Jan 1, 2025

Do Grains and Oilseed Futures Offer Value for 2025?

After reaching multi-year highs, and in CBOT wheat’s case, an all-time peak in 2022, grain and oilseed futures prices have plunged. Farmers in the Northern Hemisphere are on vacation after the 2024 harvest, hoping that 2025 will be a better year and prices can rebound.

Barchart · Dec 26, 2024

Holding Corn? Ready to Sell at Higher Prices?

A corn trader should look to buy when prices approach levels near the cost of production, as further downside risk may be limited. With corn futures already down about 18% year-to-date due to increased supply expectations, traders should consider that prices at or below production costs tend to create upward…

Barchart · Sep 17, 2024