Grains in the Red | Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

Ahead of 9 a.m. CT, December corn was down 2¾¢ at $4.03¾ per bushel.

November soybeans were down 4¾¢ at $10.36½ per bushel.

This morning, USDA announced Mexico is buying 228,606 metric tons of soybeans for the 2025/2026 marketing year.

December CBOT wheat was down 3¼¢ at $5.21¾ per bushel. December KC wheat was down 5½¢ at $5.22¾ per bushel. December Minneapolis wheat was down less than a penny at $5.85¾.

“With fresh news scarce and all eyes on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, reports of southern rust, tip-back, and tar spot continue to circulate,” said Cole Raisbeck, commodities broker at Kluis Commodity Advisors. “At the same time, negative reports are balanced by accounts of healthy fields and strong yield potential, reflecting a wide range of crop conditions. Yesterday, corn extended its gains from last week, but we still need fresh bullish news to sustain the rally.”

Ahead of 9 a.m. CT, October live cattle were up 43¢ at $231.60 per hundredweight (cwt). September feeder cattle were up $1.08 at $352 per cwt. October lean hogs were down 8¢ at $90.05 per cwt.

October crude oil was down 69¢ at $62.01 per barrel.

The U.S. Dollar Index September contract was down to 97.93.

The S&P 500 Index was down 3.71 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 164.79 points. 

Published: 9:14 a.m. CT