Markets Markets Analysis Corn Ends the Day up 2¢ | Thursday, October 17, 2024 November soybeans close nearly 9¢ higher. By Cassidy Walter Cassidy Walter Cassidy Walter joined Successful Farming in 2022 to cover commodity markets and agribusiness. Previously, she spent more than five years as the Communications Director for the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, where her work supported Iowa biofuels producers and farmers. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 17, 2024 Close Photo: Photo credit: Anton Petrus/Getty Images December corn ended Thursday trading up 2¢. November soybeans closed up 8¾¢. December wheat contracts were also up. CBOT wheat was up 4½¢. KC wheat was up 7¼¢. Minneapolis wheat was up 8¢. December live cattle ended the day down 43¢. January feeder cattle were down 23¢. December lean hogs were down 3¢. December crude oil is currently up 32¢. December S&P 500 futures and Dow futures are up 5 points and 177 points, respectively. Published: 3:18 p.m. CT Corn and soy start day in the red: 8:51 a.m. CT December corn is down 3½¢ this morning. November soybeans are down 7¾¢. December wheat contracts are mixed. CBOT wheat is down 1¾¢. KC wheat is down less than a penny. Minneapolis wheat is up 2¢. This morning USDA announced more sales to Mexico and unknown destinations: Mexico is buying 197,180 metric tons of corn for the 2024/2025 marketing year.Unknown destinations are buying 101,000 metric tons of corn for the 2024/2025 marketing year. December live cattle are up 30¢ this morning. January feeder cattle are up $1.23. December lean hogs are up 40¢. December crude oil is down 13¢. The U.S. Dollar Index December contract is up to 103.65. December S&P 500 futures are up 32 points. December Dow futures are up 174 points. Published: 8:51 a.m. CT Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit