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Blue Line Futures
Soybeans Linger Near Significant Support

Soybean futures have been under pressure in the first week of the year, taking prices to their lowest level since late June. Will support hold or will we see more selling into next week’s USDA report?

Blue Line Futures
Grain and Livestock Market Recap

Grain markets had a mixed day with corn and wheat higher while soybeans continued to struggle. Limit up in lean hogs gives us expanded limits tomorrow.

Blue Line Futures
Strong Like Bull

Cattle futures prices continue to linger near technical resistance. Is the market gearing up for a breakout move as the cash market continues to firm?

Blue Line Futures
Are Grain Futures Prices Bottoming?

Grain markets consolidate following a rough start to the year. Will the market be able to carve out a low or is there more downside to come?

Blue Line Futures
Daily Grain and Livestock Market Recap

Grain markets were able to stabilize following heavy pressure on Monday. Cattle grind higher and lean hogs put a bandage on yesterday’s wound.

Blue Line Futures
Cattle Pop and Lean Hogs Drop!

Cattle futures pop and lean hogs drop to start the new year of trade. Will this set the tone for Q1?

Blue Line Futures
Grain Markets Retreat to Start the Year

Grain markets attempt to catch their breath following a slew of selling to start the year as a risk off trade swept through many commodity markets.

Stephanie Mercier
Biofuels Seeking New Horizons

U.S. biofuel use has plateaued in recent years, and the industry is seeking new ways to expand use. One promising outlet is more use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the commercial aviation sector.

John Phipps
Preserving 300 Memories

John Phipps reflects on his 30 years of writing for Farm Journal's audience.

Blue Line Futures
Will Grains Rally in 2024?

Will turning the calendar over into a new year bring about a sentiment shift in the grain markets?

Global Farmer Network
From Argentina to Africa to Share Knowledge: Farmer to Farmer

Africa faces challenges, but this is exactly why it is ripe for smart investments. If we join forces, Africans can enjoy more access to modern machinery and enhanced seeds that have made such a big difference elsewhere.

Austin Schroeder
Cheers!

Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.

Paul Neiffer
2023 Year in Review for the FarmCPA Report

We do a summary of the 2023 Year for our Blog.

Greg Henderson
Gov. Polis Releases Wolves in Covert Ceremony

The gray wolves relocated from Oregon to Colorado have a lengthy rap sheet. Maybe the secret reintroduction ceremony included a secret clemency grant from the Governor.

Blue Line Futures
An End of Year Grain Market Rally?

Grain markets had a nice rally to start the shortened holiday week, will we see that continue through today's trade?

Blue Line Futures
Cattle Pop and Lean Hogs Drop

Cattle futures find their footing after a weak open to start the week. Lean hogs flirt with a bigger technical breakdown.

Global Farmer Network
Our Wish: To Witness a Prosperous Africa Catalyzed by Agriculture Advancement

Our wish is for an African agriculture that is resilient, food secure. To witness a prosperous Africa catalyzed by ag advancement. For more people to know the truth about faith and science—and have faith in science.

Leigh Rubin
‘Rubes’ cartoonist publishes new book sharing secrets on creativity and humor

‘Rubes’ cartoonist publishes new book sharing secrets on creativity and humor

Austin Schroeder
Stocking Full of Coal

Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.

Paul Neiffer
Is USDA Daring Congress to Provide More Funds for 2022 ERP

Since it appears that USDA is already issuing 2022 ERP payments, are they doubling down on their progressive payment plan.

Blue Line Futures
Cattle Futures Consolidate Ahead of Cattle on Feed Report

Cattle futures take a breath as prices consolidate ahead of the holiday and Cattle on Feed report.

Blue Line Futures
End of Year Rally?

Grain markets were under pressure in yesterday’s trade but are firming up after defending significant support levels. Are the markets gearing up for an end of year rally?

Blue Line Futures
Grains Retreat in the Early Morning Trade

Grain futures are weaker this morning, will this set up for a buy-the-dip opportunity?

Jon Scheve
Capturing 37 Cents of Additional Profit From Market Carry

Jon Scheve discusses how to capture market carry in the market and how he made 37 cents of profit.

Jon Scheve
Weather In Brazil Will Be The Key To Soybean Price Direction

Jon Scheve discusses what variables in South America will contribute to price fluctuations for the next month.

Blue Line Futures
Will the Livestock Rally Continue?

Live cattle, feeder cattle, and lean hogs were all able to post gains last week. Will that momentum continue into the end of the year?

Blue Line Futures
Grain Markets Weaker in the AM

Grain markets are softer in the early morning trade as we work our way into a holiday trade where volume is expected to thin through the week.

Global Farmer Network
Keeping the Politics Out of Labels

Labels have become political. Many of them are no longer about what people need to know, but rather what special-interest groups seek to impose.

Austin Schroeder
Naughty or Nice

Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.

Blue Line Futures
Live Cattle Take a Pause

Live cattle futures continue to struggle against technical resistance. Lean hogs surge higher, will the rally continue?

Blue Line Futures
Grains Mixed in the Early Morning Trade

A quiet morning in the grain markets as we enter the last trading day of the week. These are the trading levels to keep a close eye on.

Blue Line Futures
Cattle Continue Their Streak: 3 Days of Gains. More to Come?

Cattle futures string together a third consecutive day of gains, is it safe to say the low is in?

Blue Line Futures
Grain Markets Backpedal

Gran markets retreat in the overnight and early morning trade after failing against technical resistance in yesterday’s trade. Is there more downside to come?

Blue Line Futures
Cattle Futures Spring Higher

Cattle futures string together another strong session. Will we see follow-through buying or will this be another failed relief rally?

Blue Line Futures
Grain Markets Bounce in the Early Morning Trade

Grain markets are firm in the overnight and early morning trade, will the strength continue through the day?

Jon Scheve
How Selling Options In A Sideways Markets Can Increase Profits

Jon Scheve discusses how he sold corn calls to increase profits for his farm.

Global Farmer Network
Recognizing the Importance of Glyphosate as a Tool Supporting Soil Health in the EU

The absence of glyphosate would have made a bad year even worse. We would have grown fewer crops, spent more time and money on controlling weeds, and harmed our soil with plowing.

Austin Schroeder
System Failure

Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.

Blue Line Futures
Grain Markets Mixed Ahead of WASDE Report

Corn and soybeans gain ground ahead of this morning’s WASDE report while the wheat rally stalls out. These are the levels to watch for in today’s trade.

Stephanie Mercier
Climate Change and Drought--How Can Farmers Adapt?

Evidence indicates that droughts have occurred more frequently and or lasted longer around the world due to climate change. Farmers have some options from existing technology to adapt, but more research is needed.

Paul Neiffer
Senate Ag Committee Issues an Update on 2022 ERP

The Blog Post does a great job of identifying how USDA is creating winners and losers.

Blue Line Futures
Cattle Volatility Reaches its Highest Level in Over 2-Years

Live cattle futures made new lows in yesterday’s trade which took uncertainty and volatility to its highest level in over two-years. Will seasonal tendencies offer support to the market or is there more downside to come?

Kristin Leigh Lore
How New Carbon Claims Shortchange Sustainable Agriculture and Why It Matters

“I believe we have to broaden the conversation beyond just low carbon,” said Amy Skoczlas Cole. “If we can reconnect to the roots of what this is all about—rather than counting molecules—we will be so much better off.”

Blue Line Futures
Grains Rally!

Grain markets are green in the early morning trade, will the strength last or will we see profit taking ahead of tomorrow’s WASDE report.

Paul Neiffer
Pressure Continues to be Applied to USDA on 2022 ERP

A group of Senators and Representatives have issued a stronger letter to USDA indicating changes to 2022 ERP payments need to be made.

Blue Line Futures
Cattle Futures are Firm

Cattle futures snap back, is the low in or is this just going to be another failed relief rally?

Blue Line Futures
The Wheat Rally Continues!

Wheat continues to lead the way higher. Yes, you read that correctly. Wheat futures are trading back to levels not seen since the summer months

Jon Scheve
Using Puts for a Guaranteed Floor Price On 2023 Corn

Jon Scheve discusses how he maintained a guaranteed $5.37 floor price on his 2023 corn through November with his put option strategy.

Blue Line Futures
Grain Markets Drift Lower as the Corn and Wheat Rally Stalls

Soybean futures near psychological support. The corn rally looks to be running out of gas. And wheat futures hit a wall.

Global Farmer Network
An Argentina Presidential Election of Consequence and Hope

Milei's win brings hope for change on our Argentine farm. We anticipate economic growth, improved trade, and ag innovation despite challenges like a three-year drought.