2023 was a lower year for nearly every major ag commodity market except cattle. Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, recaps the year and looks ahead at what may move the markets to start 2024.
Grain and Livestock Markets Mostly Lower for Last Day of 2023 and For the Year
2023 was a lower year for nearly every major ag commodity market except cattle. Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, recaps the year and looks ahead at what may move the markets to start 2024.
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Grain markets crashed on Thursday with profit taking and fund liquidation tied to disappointment over the lack of agricultural purchase agreements during day one of the U.S. China summit.
The grain markets were sharply lower Thursday morning with soybeans seeing 30-cent losses on disappointment the China summit has not produced any agricultural purchase agreements.
Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says corn and soybeans were firmer on inflationary buying and optimism regarding the China summit. Cattle soared with higher cash.
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