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Harvest Hours:
Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED
Normal Hours:
Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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2875 KS-63
Seneca, KS 66538
๐ฝ Grain Market Update – July 21, 2025
๐ Market Recap
Commodity | Change | Price ($/bu) |
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Corn | โผ 2.4 | 4.060 |
Soybeans | โผ 7.0 | 10.286 |
SRW Wheat | โฒ 2.4 | 5.486 |
HRW Wheat | โฒ 3.0 | 5.320 |
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Corn slipped on improving weather outlooks but found some support from fund short-covering.
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Soybeans led the drop as funds flipped to a net short position, and Brazilian competition continues to weigh.
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Wheat found modest gains amid international demand headlines and dryness in some HRW areas.
โ๏ธ Weather Watch
๐ Global Weather Snapshot
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Black Sea Region: Russia’s key growing areas remain too dry, with Volgograd and Krasnodar experiencing soil moisture deficits—raising production concerns.
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Brazil: Safrinha corn harvest nearing completion with favorable weather. Early soybean planting windows could open if dryness persists.
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India: Monsoon coverage is uneven, with key northern grain areas falling behind seasonal averages.
๐บ๐ธ U.S. Weather – Heat Dome Takes Center Stage
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A scorching heat dome is settling over the Midwest and Plains this week, with highs reaching 95–105°F and heat indices over 110°F in parts of Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri. ๐ฅต
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Overnight lows in the 70s will offer little crop recovery, increasing stress on pollinating corn and filling soybeans.
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Models suggest marginal relief by the weekend, but the ridge may reload late next week.
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Rainfall around the dome’s periphery could provide some localized moisture—but coverage looks scattered.
๐ Northeast Kansas Weather & Crop Conditions
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Today: Hot and humid with highs in the upper 90s, heat index near 105°F.
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Outlook: Limited chances for rain until late week; topsoil moisture is declining fast.
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Crop Comments: Corn is pushing through pollination under stress, while soybeans are showing some leaf curl by mid-afternoon. Any prolonged heat could trim yield potential.
๐ Macro Market & Trade News
๐ฆ๏ธ Rain or Ruin? Mixed Weather = Mixed Sentiment
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While rain can help yields, heat plus saturated soils could hurt in low-lying areas. Traders remain cautious as forecasts evolve.
๐ Fund Activity: Corn Gets Love, Beans Get Dumped
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Per CFTC data, money managers bought 20,000 corn contracts, trimming their short.
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Meanwhile, they sold 24,000 soybean contracts, turning net short soy for the first time since April.
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Funds also reduced long exposure in SRW wheat by 5,000 contracts.
๐พ Bangladesh Signs 5-Year US Wheat Import Deal
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700,000 MT/year of U.S. wheat will be exported to Bangladesh through a new 5-year agreement—part of efforts to diversify food security and bypass tariffs.
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Though it only covers ~10% of Bangladesh’s annual 7 MMT wheat demand, it’s a strategic win for U.S. exports.
๐จ๐ณ China’s Soybean Imports Soar to Record in June
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June imports hit record highs, with Brazil accounting for 87% of the flow.
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Notably, U.S. soybean shipments rose 21% YoY, and Jan–June totals are up 33%.
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Despite strong Q3 buying, Q4 demand remains murky, tied to trade tensions and weather risks.
๐ช Crypto Meets Commodities: GENIUS Act Signed
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President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, creating the first federal framework for U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins.
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Supporters say the law enhances global confidence in digital finance; critics caution it may increase volatility if regulations don’t keep pace with innovation.
๐ฎ Looking Ahead
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Crop conditions report due this afternoon could sway markets heading into Tuesday.
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Weather models mid-week will be critical in shaping price action. Any weakening of the heat dome or surprise rainfall could pressure prices.
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Export sales later this week will be watched closely for any additional movement from China.
๐ฝ Ag Fun Fact of the Day
Did you know? Corn leaves roll up when stressed by heat or drought to conserve water—like nature’s own air-conditioning system! ๐ฑ
- Soybean Futures Double Digits Lower in Midday Monday Action
- Soybeans are showing 13 to 15 cent per bushel losses at midday on Monday, vs. the Friday settlements. Beans had posted Friday gains of 6 to 9 cents Preliminary open interest was up 1,214 contracts on Friday, suggesting a rotation of ownership. The cmdtyView national average new crop Cash Bean...
- Monday Midday Price Quotes Mostly Lower for Wheat
- Wheat is starting the new week 3 to 4 cents lower by midday across the three exchange traded contracts in the US. An early attempt to move higher failed to take out Fridayโs highs and the longs bailed. The wheat market was in rally mode on Friday. CBT prices were...
- Cattle Futures Sneak Into New Life of Contract Highs
- Live cattle futures are up $.95 to $1.35 per cwt. as we head into midday on Monday. Nearby August has traded above last weekโs high of $224.55, setting a new all time high on the continuation charts as well as the daily. August was still up $1.35 last week despite...
- Cotton Slipping Back on Monday Morning
- Cotton prices are leaning lower at midday on Monday, down 47 to 62 points from their Friday settlements. Futures had posted losses of 10 to 13 points on Friday but the most liquid December contract was still up 126 points on the week. Crude oil futures are down about 50...
- Hog Price Action Mixed Thus Far on Monday
- Lean hog futures saw modest buying on Friday but have turned mostly lower on Monday. At midday, August was up 45 cents, but later 2025 delivery contracts were down 40 to 50 cents. They are well off the morning lows. Futures had been up a tick to 65 cents on...
- Corn Giving Back All of Fridayโs Gains on Monday
- Corn futures are down roughly 7 cents per bushel across most delivery months this morning. Futures closed 6 to 7 cents higher on Friday, so this is a โfadeโ after failing to close a chart gap from the July 4th weekend. Preliminary open interest on Friday was up 10,834 contracts,...