Soybeans
Coverage of Soybeans in the Nexus archive.
- Grains: Soy, Corn & the LatAm Harvest — July 21, 2026
Soybeans and corn prices increased while wheat prices declined, influenced by Chinese demand, South American harvests, and currency fluctuations. The grain market movements were reported by The Rio Times.
- Brazil widens lead in China’s soybean market as US shipments fall despite Trump-Xi deal
China imported 12.08 million tonnes of Brazilian soybeans in June, a 13.7% annual increase, while US shipments fell 20.6% to 1.27 million tonnes, despite a Trump-Xi soybean purchasing deal. Total soybean imports reached a record 13.55 million tonnes, driven by Brazilian supply.
- Wholesale Cash Prices
The article provides current and previous wholesale cash prices for various commodities including Broilers, Cheddar cheese, Coffee, Eggs, Flour, Hogs, Pork loins, Steers, Grains, Fats and oils, Copper, Cotton, and Coal. Prices vary across categories, with some showing increases and others decreases.
- Grains mixed, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade showed mixed results, with corn and soybeans rising while wheat and oats declined. Livestock futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange also split, as live cattle and feeder cattle prices increased but hog prices fell.
- Grains higher, livestock mixed
Grain futures rose in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade, with corn, wheat, oats, and soybeans all showing gains. Livestock prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with live cattle and hogs increasing while feeder cattle declined.
- Soybeans and Corn Extend Gains as US-Iran Hostilities Escalate
Soybeans and corn futures extended gains as crude oil prices rose following escalating hostilities in the Middle East, which increased the appeal of biofuels. The market movements were driven by heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
- Paraguay’s Trade Balance Swings to a $746 Million Surplus
Paraguay recorded a US$746.6 million trade surplus in the first half of 2026, reversing a US$373.8 million deficit from the same period a year earlier. Exports reached US$10.16 billion, driven by soybeans, soybean oil, and beverages, with June exports rising 25.1% year on year.
- Wholesale Cash Prices
The article reports on recent wholesale cash prices for various commodities, including decreases in Brazilian and Colombian coffee prices and increases in corn and soybean prices. Other notable changes include stable prices for eggs and flour, while wheat and copper prices also saw fluctuations.
- Grains lower, livestock mixed
Grain futures fell on the Chicago Board of Trade, with corn, wheat, oats, and soybeans all showing price declines. Livestock markets were mixed, with live cattle unchanged, feeder cattle and hogs slightly higher, and pork prices up on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
- Grains mixed, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade showed mixed results, with corn and soybeans rising while wheat and oats fell. Livestock markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange also split, as hogs increased but live cattle and feeder cattle declined.
- Grains mostly higher, livestock mixed
Grain futures were mostly higher on the Chicago Board of Trade, with wheat, oats, and soybeans rising, while corn dipped slightly. Livestock markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed mixed results, with beef prices falling and pork prices rising.
- Grains mixed, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade showed mixed results, with corn and soybeans rising while wheat and oats fell. Livestock markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange also mixed, as live cattle prices increased slightly but feeder cattle and hogs declined.
- El Niño and Iran War Team Up in a Food Squeeze
El Niño and the Iran War are contributing to a food supply challenge. Brazil's national supply company reduced its 2024-2025 soybean production estimate below analyst expectations.
- Grains mixed, livestock mixed
Grain and livestock futures showed mixed results in early trading on major exchanges. Corn and soybeans rose, while wheat and oats declined. Beef prices increased, but pork prices remained unchanged.
- Grains mixed, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were mixed, with corn and soybeans declining while wheat and oats rose. Livestock markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange also showed mixed results, with beef prices down and pork prices up.
- Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were mostly lower in early trading, with corn, oats, and soybeans declining, while wheat rose. Livestock prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed, with live cattle and feeder cattle increasing, but hogs falling.
- Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?
China made its largest daily purchase of US soybeans since November, with 472,000 tonnes reported by the US Department of Agriculture. The transaction is seen as a sign of improving trade ties and progress toward fulfilling commitments from the Trump-Xi summit.
- Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were mostly lower in early trading, with July corn as the sole exception. Livestock markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed mixed results, with beef prices rising and pork prices falling.
- China Buys More US Soybeans as Key Agricultural Trade Ramps Up
China is purchasing more US soybeans as key agricultural trade between the two countries increases. The article highlights a rise in soybean transactions, indicating stronger trade activity in this sector.
- Grains mixed, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were mixed in early trading, with July corn and soybeans rising while July wheat and oats fell. On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, beef showed mixed results, pork declined, and specific livestock contracts like August live cattle and July hogs saw minor gains and losses respectively.
- Wholesale Cash Prices
The article reports wholesale cash prices for various commodities including broilers, cheese, coffee, eggs, flour, hogs, pork loins, steers, grains, feeds, fats, oils, metals, fibers, textiles, and energy. Prices for items like Brazilian coffee and soybeans increased, while others like hogs and soybean oil decreased.
- US, China trade dynamic stabilizes
The US and China are reducing tariffs on each other’s agricultural products, potentially increasing China’s soybean purchases from the US. The trade relationship has stabilized, shifting trade concerns to Europe’s struggle with Chinese exports.
- Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed
Grain futures were mostly lower on the Chicago Board of Trade, with corn rising slightly while wheat, oats, and soybeans showed declines or remained unchanged. Livestock markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed, with live cattle and feeder cattle prices increasing and hog prices falling.
- Grains higher, livestock lower
Grain futures rose on the Chicago Board of Trade, with July corn, wheat, oats, and soybeans all gaining. In contrast, beef and pork prices fell on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with August live cattle and feeder cattle, as well as July hogs, showing declines.
- Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were mostly lower in early trading, with corn as the exception, while livestock prices showed mixed results on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Corn rose 1 cent, wheat and soybeans declined, and beef prices increased while pork prices fell.
- Wholesale Cash Prices
Wholesale cash prices for various commodities including broilers, cheddar cheese, coffee, eggs, and grains were reported, with some showing slight increases or decreases between Monday and Tuesday.
- Grains lower, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade declined, with July corn, wheat, oats, and soybeans all posting price drops. Livestock markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed mixed results, with beef and feeder cattle prices lower while pork prices rose.
- Wholesale Cash Prices
The article reports wholesale cash prices for various commodities including broilers, cheddar cheese, coffee, eggs, corn, soybeans, wheat, and coal as of recent trading days. Prices for specific items like hogs and pork loins show fluctuations, while others like flour and steers remain stable.
- Video: Trump says released Iranian assets to be spent on US crops
US President Donald Trump told farmers that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase American agricultural products, including wheat, soybeans, and corn. He stated that these funds will be spent on supporting US agriculture.
- Trump says released Iran funds to be spent on US crops
Trump stated that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase US agricultural products like wheat, soybeans, and corn. Iranian officials have disputed this claim, arguing Tehran is not obligated to use the funds for US products.
- Brazil’s Soybean Boom Slows to Its Weakest Pace in 20 Years
Brazil will plant a record 49.006 million hectares of soybeans in the 2026/27 season, but the 0.9% annual increase is the smallest expansion in two decades. The planted area has still grown for the 20th consecutive year.
- Rural America’s farms are already being crushed by an economic crisis. They now face the risk of a ‘mini-Dust Bowl’ as a rare Super El Niño looms
Rural American farms face an economic crisis exacerbated by inflation, trade wars, and rising costs, compounded by a looming 'mini-Dust Bowl' risk due to a rare Super El Niño event. Forecasters warn of prolonged drought conditions in the Plains states, threatening crop yields, water supplies, and food production, with potential impacts on prices and farm bankruptcies.
- Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were mostly lower, with corn and wheat declining, while oats rose. Livestock prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed mixed results, with live cattle falling but feeder cattle and hogs increasing.
- Grains mostly higher, livestock mixed
Grain futures were mostly higher on the Chicago Board of Trade, with wheat and oats rising, while soybeans remained unchanged. Livestock markets showed mixed results on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with hogs gaining but cattle prices falling.
- Wholesale Cash Prices
Wholesale cash prices for various commodities were reported, showing fluctuations in items like coffee, hogs, pork loins, and soybeans. Coffee prices for Brazilian and Colombian varieties increased, while pork loins saw a slight decrease. Prices for hogs and steers rose, with mixed changes in grains and oils.
- Grains higher, livestock mixed
Grain futures rose on the Chicago Board of Trade, with corn, wheat, oats, and soybeans all showing gains. Livestock prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with higher beef and lower pork prices.
- Tennessee soybean farmers get morale boost from better prices, but future remains ‘daunting’
Tennessee soybean farmers report improved morale due to higher prices and renewed Chinese purchases following a trade agreement, but exports remain below pre-trade war levels and planting costs remain high. USDA data indicates China's current soybean purchases are still lagging compared to previous years, creating uncertainty about future market recovery.
- Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were mostly lower in early trading, with corn, wheat, and soybeans declining, while oats rose. Livestock markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed mixed results, with live cattle unchanged, feeder cattle and hogs lower.
- Grains mostly higher, livestock mixed
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were mostly higher, with corn, wheat, and soybeans rising, while oats declined. Livestock markets showed mixed results, with beef and cattle prices increasing but pork and hog prices falling.
- China Turns Away Brazilian Soybeans as Import Squeeze Turns Real
China returned or held about 20 ships of Brazilian soybeans in March due to quality complaints, signaling a longer-term plan to reduce reliance on imported food. China imports nearly a third of Brazil's farm exports.