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Mon, Aug 31st, 2026

Austin Schroeder

Mon, Aug 31st, 2026

Austin Schroeder

Austin Schroeder

Austin Schroeder is the President and owner of Schroeder Commodity Marketing, which provides fundamental and technical analysis in the commodities markets for both ag producers and end users alike, specializing in corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, cotton and the occasional energy markets. With clients across the U.S. and other countries, he provides risk management consulting, training on the use of price risk management tools, and outlook and educational seminars for businesses and individuals involved in the food and agriculture sector. He has also written columns for Farm Futures and AgWeb, as well as several appearances on local and national radio and television networks.

He grew up in the heart of corn and cattle country in south-central Nebraska, spending summers of his youth working on the family farm. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating with a B.S in Animal Science, focusing on livestock production. After a stint in the feedlot industry, he worked as a commodity analyst for Brugler Marketing & Management LLC, under the mentorship of Alan Brugler. With a lifetime in agriculture and spending more than a decade analyzing the commodity markets, he brings a well-rounded approach to assisting producers in marketing decisions.

Most Recent Stories

Cattle Bounce into the End of the Month

Live cattle futures posted gains of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts...

LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
LEQ26 : 220.750s (+0.68%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
Soybeans Close August with Gains as Condition Ratings Fall

Soybeans saw strength to close out Monday trade, with contracts steady to 7 cents higher, led by the deferreds. September was down a penny. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1/4 cent...

ZSPAUS.CM : 12.5048 (-0.14%)
ZLZ26 : 72.71 (+2.24%)
ZMZ26 : 344.7 (-0.17%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 12.3086 (-0.10%)
ZSX26 : 1297-6 (+0.76%)
ZSU26 : 1275-2s (-0.08%)
ZSX26 : 1297-6 (+0.76%)
Hogs Rally to Close Out August

Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on Monday afternoon, down 84 cents from...

HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)
Cotton Rallies to Close August

Cotton futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts. Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton...

CTZ26 : 92.80 (-0.37%)
CTV26 : 91.44 (-0.28%)
CTZ26 : 92.80 (-0.37%)
Corn Pushes Higher to Close August, as Conditions Slip

Corn futures rounded out August with contracts up 1 to 3 1/2 cents on the session. There were 90 deliveries issued against September corn on First Notice Day. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price...

ZCZ26 : 536-4 (-0.23%)
ZCZ26 : 536-4 (-0.23%)
ZCU26 : 512-6 (-0.44%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 5.0991 (+0.06%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.9149 (+0.29%)
Wheat Fades to Round Out August, but Bulls Fight Back into the Close

The wheat complex is facing some month end pressure to close out August. Chicago SRW contracts posted 3 ¾ to 10 ¼ cent losses, as contracts were 15 to 18 cents off the lows. There were just 9 deliveries...

KEZ26 : 834-6 (-0.39%)
KEU26 : 820-2s (-0.91%)
MWU26 : 7.3925s (-0.81%)
ZWU26 : 756-4s (-1.37%)
ZWZ26 : 771-4 (-0.32%)
Corn Bulls Extending Gains into the End of August

Corn futures are trading with fractional to 2 cent gains so far on the day. There were 90 deliveries issued against September corn on First Notice Day. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is...

ZCZ26 : 536-4 (-0.23%)
ZCZ26 : 536-4 (-0.23%)
ZCU26 : 512-6 (-0.44%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 5.0991 (+0.06%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.9149 (+0.29%)
Cotton Posting Monday Rally

Cotton futures are showing 170 to 190 point gains across most contracts. Crude oil is $2.38 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.248 lower. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money adding another...

CTZ26 : 92.80 (-0.37%)
CTV26 : 91.44 (-0.28%)
CTZ26 : 92.80 (-0.37%)
Cattle Getting A Bounce at Month End

Live cattle futures are trading with Monday gains of 75 to 95 cents in the front months. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures are starting the week...

LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
LEQ26 : 220.750s (+0.68%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
Hogs Rallying to Close Out August

Lean hog futures are in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of $1.45 to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.65 on Monday morning afternoon, down $1 from the...

HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)

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