Livestock Higher and Grains Lower - For Now...

Cash Markets strong, propel Hogs higher

The wheat complex was lower across all three exchanges at the Monday close. Chicago SRW futures were down 4 ½ to 10 ¼ cents on the day. KC HRW contracts closed the session with losses of 8 ¼ to 10 ¾ cents. MPLS spring wheat posted losses of 6 to...

Corn futures closed out the Monday session with contracts heading down ½ to 4 ½ cents across the board, led by the nearbys. The market was feeling a risk off mode across the commodities with $3.81/barrel losses in crude oil. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down...

Soybeans fell into the Monday close, as contracts were down 10 ¼ to 13 ¾ cents across the board. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 13 1/4 cents at $9.19. Soymeal futures were down 90 cents to $1.70/ton on the day. Soy Oil got some pressure from...

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Crop Progress - 2024-10-28

Taking a look at what is happening in the corn market and why big demand for US corn is likely to continue with or without China.

Futures traders continue hold the line.  In all honesty, they have to.  Speculators and funds have piled on new positions last week in an approximate $3.00 range. At the same time, it is believed cattle feeders marketed inventory within that $3.00 range.

The wheat complex is continuing lower across all three exchanges at we trade through Monday. Chicago SRW futures are down 5 to 6 cents. KC HRW contracts are trading with 6 to 7 cent losses. MPLS spring wheat is posting losses of 4 to 6 cents. Rains are making their...

Corn futures are trading with 3 to 4 cent losses so far on Monday, as the market is feeling a risk off mode with $4/barrel losses in crude oil. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 3 cents at $3.80 1/2 per bu. USDA reported private export...

Soybeans are trading with losses of 5 to 7 cents at Monday’s midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 6 1/2 cents at $9.26 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $1.70/ton so far on the day. Soy Oil is getting some pressure from the $4 losses in Crude...