Spectrum Commodities Wheat & Cattle Markets Analysis

February 5, 2026 - Grains

Soybeans shoot higher on potential additional Chinese business after Trump tweet; export sales slow a bit; South American weather looking much better for crops.

February 4, 2026 - Cattle

Futures reach above trading range high; cash quiet; boxed beef higher on light volume; cash feeders firm.

February 4, 2026 - Grains

Grains quietly higher on 45Z announcement; corn and soybeans basis improves at the Gulf; farm leaders warn of economic collapse.

February 3, 2026 - Cattle

Futures strongly higher, cash higher; boxed beef higher on very light volume; cash feeders higher; weekly cash summary.

February 3, 2026 - Grains

Grains slip on lower crude oil, stronger dollar and improving weather; soybeans higher, waiting for 45Z ruling, poor weather slowed Russian January wheat exports.

February 2, 2026 - Cattle

Futures mixed; cash stronger; boxed beef mixed on light volume; slaughter rates declining; cash feeders firm; Cattle Inventory slightly bullish.

February 2, 2026 - Grains

Grains stalling at resistance; improving weather for US and South America; huge world grain stocks pose challenges for rallies.

January 30, 2026 - Cattle

Futures mixed; cash slightly lower; boxed beef lower on continued light volume; cash feeders higher; strong export sales.

January 30, 2026 - Grains

Futures firm as US FOB basis increases due to Mississippi River freezing; strong export sales; Argentina aggressively selling feed wheat; improving weather for South America.

January 29, 2026 - Cattle

Futures higher; cash weaker; boxed beef mixed on very light volume; cash feeders higher also on very light volume; estimates for Friday's semi-annual Cattle Inventory report.