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COT Report: Soybean Bounce, Corn Pressure, and Volatile Cattle Markets

by ago_admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

Good Morning, Overnight, soybeans rallied 18 cents after President Trump urged China to buy U.S. beans ahead of upcoming trade negotiation deadlines. The bounce follows a week of fund selling in soybeans, with managed money now net short 65k contracts—alongside a net...

Wheat Leads on Weather and War Risk – COT Snapshot, Week Ending May 28

by ago_admin | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch Quick Recap: COT data shows minimal managed money movement last week Wheat gains fueled by geopolitical and weather headlines From our perspective, the setup in wheat could lead to short-covering pressure on the...

Funds Hold Bearish Grain Stance, Livestock Still in the Spotlight – COT Report

by ago_admin | May 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

✅ Key Takeaways: Grains remain under pressure from managed money—watch weather shifts closely. Wheat saw some short-covering, worth tracking for follow-through Livestock continues to lead—speculative support remains firm Moisture trends and export demand will shape...

Corn Pressured by Funds, Cattle May Be Topping – COT Snapshot

by ago_admin | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

📊 Takeaways: Corn bears are in control in the short term despite supply-side support Soybeans quietly bid, but not aggressively Cattle complex looking toppy—watch momentum Weather, planting pace, and fund flows will drive next week’s tone Author: Nathan Harris,...

Tariff Reset, Screwworm Disruption & Record Cash Cattle – What a Start to the Week

by ago_admin | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch Monday Morning Market Recap + COT Insights | WASDE Preview | April Drought & PRRS Developments 🔥 Quick Hits Recap: ✅ Productive U.S.–China trade talks ✅ WASDE report today at 11 AM 🚧 Screwworm shuts US/Mexico...

COT Report: Funds Flee to Grains as Gold and Macro Risks Dominate – Week Ending April 15

by ago_admin | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch 🌐 COT data for the week ending April 15 shows a clear pattern: managed money is pouring into the grain markets. The driver? A classic “flight to quality”, in our opinion, as investors seek safety in...
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