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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More from Michelle Rook
USDA’s Quarterly Grain Stocks report came in with higher corn and soybeans stocks but is that an accurate reflection of the cash market?
Why the selloff following the USDA reports Thursday?
The outlook for Nebraska’s winter wheat crop is in question as the combines start to roll.
Markets opened higher except soybeans on Friday.
Grains ended mostly lower on report day, the meats ended mixed.
Midday markets are reacting to the USDA Reports, including a lower than expected soybean acreage number. Michelle Rook breaks it down with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.
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.