Commentary
DTN Quick Takes
Periodic updates on the grains, livestock futures markets.
Grains
9/1/2026 | 12:50 PM CDT
OMAHA (DTN) — Posted 12:43 — December corn is up 8 1/4 cents per bushel, November soybeans are up 29 cents, December KC wheat is up 7 3/4 cents, December Chicago wheat is up 9 3/4 cents and December MIAX wheat is up 13 1/2 cents. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 401.23 points. The U.S. Dollar Index is up 0.270 and October crude oil is up $4.24 per barrel. December gold is down $90.20 per ounce. At midday, grain and soy markets remain sharply higher, led by beans and bean oil. Funds are massive buyers on Tuesday, adding to their bullish bet on ag commodities. Falling yields, strong demand, ongoing war premium and enhanced inflation concerns are adding to the bullish atmosphere. Corn, beans and wheat all rose to new contract highs Tuesday. Weather is undesirably hot and dry for the southern Midwest, Central Plains and Delta over the next week.
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9/1/2026 | 11:35 AM CDT
OMAHA (DTN) — Posted 11:33 — October live cattle are down $0.60 at $212.075, October feeder cattle are down $2.10 at $314.925, October lean hogs are up $0.13 at $83.8, December corn is up 8 1/4 cents per bushel and December soybean meal is up $6.20. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 405.20 points and the NASDAQ is down 234.46 points. Asking prices are noted at $225 in the South but are not established yet in the North. Packer interest is slow to develop and it’s likely that trade will be delayed until later in the week.
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Closing Market Comment
Closing Market Comment
Corn, Soybeans and Wheat All Surge to New Highs
DTN Grain Comments
Soybeans Soar on Drop in Crop Ratings, EPA Ruling
Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat See Midday Gains
Soybeans Rise on Fall in Ratings; Hot and Dry Weather Ahead; EPA Ruling
September Row-Crop Markets Start with “Beans in the Teens”
DTN Livestock Comments
Traders Remain Cautious About Being Overly Supportive of the Livestock Contracts
Cattle Dip Lower While Hogs Find Mild Support
Can Hog Strength Continue?
DTN Dairy Comments
Non-Fat Milk the Star of the Show
Butter Sharply Lower
Overnight Trade Picks Up as Class IV Weakens, Class III Turns Mixed
DTN Cotton Comments
Cotton Lower, Then Quieter
DTN Fuels Comments
Ethanol RINs Steady, Ethanol Cash Prices Mixed Tuesday
DTN Fertilizer Comments
10-34-0 Leads Fertilizer Prices Higher