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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Corn and wheat had a tough day technically on Friday after the deal to allow Ukraine exports, but soybeans and livestock ended higher.
Grains mixed at midday with soybeans rebounding off six month lows, corn and wheat under pressure after the Ukraine export deal signing. Livestock rally into reports.
Grains opened lower except beans, continuing to see pressure as the Ukrainian export deal is signed. Livestock open mixed awaiting USDA Reports.
A House Ag subcommittee held a farm bill hearing on Wednesday focused on crop insurance.
Grains sink on news of Ukraine export deal, livestock mostly lower except feeders.
Cattle weaker with lower cash, nearby hogs strong, while grains turn mixed.
Grains under pressure with weather and crude oil a drag, livestock mixed. Michelle Rook talks with Rich Nelson of Allendale to get details.
Farmers facing record fertilizer prices this last spring got some good news on the trade front this week that should help ease prices.
Grains end lower with a change in the weather, while livestock rallied led by feeders. Michelle Rook details the market day with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.
Row crops continue to see fund liquidation on weather and market uncertainty. Live cattle ended slightly higher despite some lower cash while the milk market is still above $20.