Mixed Movements in Commodity Markets on October 5 2026
On Monday, October 5, 2026, commodity markets saw mixed movements across various agricultural futures. Corn futures experienced slight fluctuations, with December contracts falling a quarter to 4.97, while March contracts rose a quarter to 5.11. Soybean futures showed a more positive trend, with November contracts up 2 at 12.81 and January contracts up 3 at 12.98.
Wheat futures also climbed, with December contracts for soft white winter wheat up 7 at 8.18 and March contracts up 3 at 8.60. Soft red winter wheat followed a similar pattern, with December contracts up 9 at 8.18 and March contracts up 8 at 8.57.
In contrast, live cattle and feeder cattle futures declined. Live cattle futures for October and December fell 150 points to 217.35 and 219.97, respectively. Feeder cattle futures for October and November dropped 60 and 80 points to 334.02 and 330.35, respectively.
From Underwood Grain, crop prices for 2026 and 2027 showed varied changes. 2026 crop corn fell a half to 6.42 per bushel, while 2027 crop corn rose a quarter to 6.32 per bushel. Soybeans for 2026 and 2027 increased by 2 and a quarter to 17.00 and 16.23 per bushel, respectively.
In the pork market, the U.S. CME price dropped $0.57 to $79.92 per hundredweight, dressed weight. The 100% formula price also decreased by $1.43 to $205.95 per hundred kilograms, dressed weight.