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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“There are 20 or 25 countries that want shelf space in Japan, but what differentiates U.S. meat from meat around the world is that it’s safe, reliable and tasty,” says Dean Meyer, USMEF chair-elect and Iowa farmer.
Grain and livestock started higher with a rebound in outside markets and a weaker dollar. Those reversed resulting in a lower close except feed grains. Michelle Rook talks to John Payne of Hedge Point Global Markets.
Grain and livestock prices were higher early with outside markets recovering, but they are now faltering and livestock have also reversed. Michelle Rook talks with Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek.
Grain and livestock prices try to recover Tuesday with a more risk on day in outside markets, including a pull back in the dollar. Michelle Rook talks with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing.
Global recession fears continue to drive risk off fund liquidation in the markets. Harvest pressure and Grain Stocks Report also eyed. Michelle Rook talks with Mark Schultz of Northstar Commodity.
Grain and livestock prices continue under pressure as the macroeconomic markets weigh on commodities, especially the new highs in the dollar. Michelle Rook talks with Jeff Hoogendoorn of Professional Ag Marketing.
Grain prices open lower with risk off selling then turn mixed. Cattle open mixed and then rebound digesting the Cattle of Feed Report. Michelle Rook talks with Tomm Pfitzenmaier of Summit Commodity Brokerage.
Grain and livestock prices continued lower into the close on Friday with the risk off day in the outside markets. Michelle Rook looks at how long the pain will continue with Jim McCormick at AgMarket.Net.
Grain and livestock prices are down seeing spillover from the risk off day in the outside markets, especially with the dollar over a full point higher. Michelle Rook has analysis with Don Roose of U.S. Commodities.
Corn and wheat prices close higher holding war premium, soybeans consolidate with lower meal. Cotton and livestock down on Fed fears. Michelle Rook gets analysis with Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors.