Markets Now
National reporter Michelle Rook talks daily with industry analysts to break down crop and livestock commodity markets. Listen below to learn what’s happening with the markets when they open, at midday and again at close.
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Grains end mostly lower except nearby soybeans and bean oil. Is this a healthy correction or topping action? Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing, has the answer and insight on the rally in livestock.
Grains start higher led by wheat on global crop concerns, but the markets can’t get above chart resistance. Cattle higher following a surge in wholesale beef. Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, has details.
Grains faded early day strength. Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing, says the bulls need to continue to be fed by a bigger weather story as the funds have covered a large portion of their short position.
Grain markets fade early gains, but what triggered the selloff? Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing, says the bulls need to continually be fed for funds to keep buying.
Grains back higher today but Darin Newsom with Barchart thinks it’s mostly technical buying and seasonals. He’s doubtful the market is really concerned about U.S. or global production concerns.
Grains eased on Tuesday on profit taking after running into some chart resistance and Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing says the markets were overbought and due for a correction.
Grains saw profit taking, farmer selling, China tariffs & higher Brazil crop estimates. Milk reversed off contract highs, while cattle rallied with lower corn, higher beef. Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing, has more.
The cattle markets breathed a sigh of relief after USDA announced negative test results for H5N1 in ground beef. And a former USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety says is unlikely to be found in beef in the future.
Grains see profit taking on the announcement of additional China tariffs, plus Conab raises Brazil estimates. Livestock bounce on short covering, higher products, lower feed. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures, has more.
Grains rally led by wheat on continued crop concerns and fund short covering. Live cattle lower despite the futures discount to cash. Hogs fall on the futures premium to the LHI. Brian Grete, Pro Farmer, has more.