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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Wednesdays markets were positioning ahead of USDA Report numbers, while keeping an eye on weather.
Mixed market opening Thursday ahead of the USDA Reports.
Wednesday’s Quarterly USDA Hogs and Pigs Report confirmed continued contraction of the U.S. swine herd.
Grains and hogs mixed heading into the reports, with cattle lower. Michelle Rook has analysis with Rich Nelson of Allendale.
Grains consolidated Tuesday ahead of the USDA data dump and watching weather and crop conditions, plus there was talk of China looking for soybeans.
Markets are mixed on Wednesday ahead of USDA data. Michelle Rook talks to Chip Nellinger of Blue Reef AgriMarketing to get his take.
Nebraska farmers have faced various challenges this spring and which may cut into yield prospects for the 2022 season.
Grains were strong on Tuesday except for spring wheat, while livestock had a sluggish day.
Corn and wheat were lower on Monday, while soybeans saw a corrective bounce.