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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Land values have hit record levels in the past year. Iowa has experienced the biggest percentage increase, but other Midwestern states aren’t far behind. Can land prices keep going up?
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Corn and wheat rebound on Friday, but it was a lower week for all the grains. Hogs consolidated, while cattle scored higher weekly closes. Michelle Rook talks with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net.
The U.S. and Taiwan are moving forward with formal trade talks with the first round set to take place early this fall. What does it mean for agriculture and how does this impact U.S. China trade relations?
Markets are mixed at midday. After a tough week, wheat and corn are consolidating with soybeans seeing weakness. Live cattle supported by cash. Michelle Rook talks markets with Joe Vaclavik of Standard Grain.
Grain and livestock futures open mixed to end the week. Grains have had a tough down week, but are the grains done going down? Michelle Rook has analysis with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.
Corn and soybeans closed higher on Thursday, with lower prices in every other category. Michelle Rook gets details with Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading.
The Presidential Emergency Board has released it’s report to the White House. What is the reaction of farm groups and what’s next?
After early pressure in the grains, row crops rebound on new crop exports and China buying. Wheat and livestock continue under pressure. Michelle Rook talks with Steve Freed ADM Investor Services.
Markets start mixed to lower with big losses in the wheat pulling down grains. Livestock also in the red seeing consolidative trade. Michelle Rook gets details with Rich Nelson of Allendale.