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By Nate Harris, Ag Optimus. Akron Iowa Branch Note record shorts in Soybean Meal (big short covering rally started last Wednesday), and record longs in feeder cattle (we believe some profit taking by funds seemed to take place Wednesday and Thursday). Do they continue...

Author Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron Branch COT data attached, with managed money movement shown on the table below. Big fund buying in corn, pushing their net long up to 165k. The market pulled back at the end of the week, but with USDA showing us a declining...

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron Branch. COT report data is attached, showing positions by reportable traders as of last Tuesday's close.  The table below shows managed money movement. Mixed in the grains and oilseeds without much of a shift overall....

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron Branch The CFTC released its Commitment of Traders report yesterday afternoon, showing reportable trader positions as of last Tuesday. More of the same- fund buying in livestock futures, and a general lack of interest in the...

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron Iowa COT report data attached from Friday's release, showing positions by reportable traders as of 11/12/24.  Managed Money added 87k contracts to its net long position in corn, pushing the total exposure to 109k...

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, Iowa The CFTC released its weekly Commitment of Traders report on Friday. The report shows positions as of last Tuesday, November 5th. See the table below. Managed Money has flipped to a net-long corn for the first time in...

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus COT data below highlights managed money movement in the week ending Tuesday, Oct 29th.  Tuesday, Oct 29 Publication Source: ADMIS Funds have covered nearly all of their net short corn position (short only 17k). MM$ holds a net short...

Corn futures are vital to the agricultural commodities market, offering farmers, traders, and investors opportunities to hedge risks and speculate on price movements. Understanding the factors influencing corn prices is crucial for anyone involved in this market....

Corn futures trading offers investors and agricultural producers a way toparticipate in one of the world's most important commodity markets. Thisexpanded guide will provide you with essential information on corn futurestrading, helping you make informed decisions....

Grains:Corn:- Managed money traders reduced their net short position in corn by 47,000 contracts, now short 131,000. Soybeans:- Managed money traders are still short 75,000 soybean contracts.- Managed money traders bought back 32,000 soybean oil contracts, now short...