Grain futures spent most of August under pressure but had a strong finish to the month which has spilled over into strength to start September. Is there more upside left in these markets?
Corn
Technicals (December)
Corn futures started the month with a bang, getting out above first resistance from 401-403 3/4 which quickly took prices to our 4-star resistance pocket from 409-413. Yesterday’s close at 409 1/4 was the highest since July 25th and puts prices as much as 25 cents off the low from just a week ago. If the Bulls can keep the momentum going and achieve a close above 413, it could open the door for an extension towards our next resistance pocket, 421 3/4-423 3/4. On the flipside, a break and close back below 401-403 3/4 would neutralize the recent Bullish developments.
Short Term Bias and Technical Levels of Importance
- Bias: Bullish/Neutral
- Resistance: 421 3/4-423 3/4*
- Pivot: 409-413
- Support: 401-403 3/4, 380-385***
Below: Daily Chart of December Corn Futures.

Chart of Interest
Yesterday’s weekly Crop Progress report showed good/excellent conditions for the U.S. corn crop at 65%, unchanged from last week. Most analysts were expecting a 1% decline.

Soybeans
Technicals (November)
November soybean futures continued their breakout move above trendline resistance and the 20-day moving average in yesterday’s trade, propelling prices to their highest level in nearly a month. The Bulls will want to continue defending our pivot pocket from 1000-1006 1/2. If the market can continue to find buying interest above yesterday’s high, we could see a beeline to our next resistance pocket from 1031 3/4-1035.
Short Term Bias and Technical Levels of Importance
- Bias: Neutral/Bullish
- Resistance: 1013-1018, 1031 3/4-1035*
- Pivot: 1000-1006 1/2
- Support: 984 3/4-991**, 950-955 1/4
Below: Daily Chart of November Soybean Futures

Chart of Interest
Yesterday’s weekly Crop Progress report showed good/excellent conditions for the U.S. soybean crop at 65%, down 2% from last week. Most analysts were expecting a 1% decline.

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