Commodities

Corn Futures Rise as Soybeans and Wheat Markets Swing

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published August 21, 2026

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Wheat Corn

Closing markets on Thursday, August 20, revealed mixed results for various commodities. Corn futures rose at both September and December contracts, with September up 4 at $4.77 per bushel and December up 4 at $5.02.

Soybean futures were not as favorable, with November down 1 at $12.36 per bushel and January down a half at $12.50.

Wheat futures saw gains in both September and December contracts, with September up 2 at $6.82 per bushel and December up 2 at $6.99.

The Chicago Board of Trade also reported on live cattle futures, with October up 82 at $218.05 per hundredweight and December up 100 at $218.15.

Feeder cattle futures saw a mixed performance, with September down 12 at $329.00 but October up 77 at $322.82 per hundredweight.

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