August 5 Markets See Mixed Commodity Price Movements

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, market closures revealed significant fluctuations in commodity prices. The Chicago Board of Trade reported downswings in corn futures, with September corn falling by 4 cents to $4.37 and December corn decreasing by 4 cents to $4.60 per bushel.

Soybean futures also experienced declines, with September soybeans dropping a half cent to $11.58 and November soybeans down by 1 cent at $11.76 per bushel.

However, wheat futures saw increases, with September wheat rising by 5 cents to $6.44 and December wheat up by 5 cents to $6.62 per bushel.

Live cattle futures showed gains, with October cattle up by $152 at $229.42 and December cattle increasing by $152 to $228.80 per hundredweight.

The Ontario Pork Reports indicated a slight decrease in the U-S CME price, dropping by 19 cents from the previous day to $97.07 per hundredweight, dressed weight.