DC Signal to Noise: A Perfect Storm in the Grain Markets

AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer discuss lumber prices as a leading indicator for the grain markets, plus drought in the western states and line speeds in pork plants.

AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer recap the hot topics last week and a look ahead to what to watch this week. Watch the video above or listen to the podcast below for discussion on these topics and more:

> Lumber prices as a leading indicators for what’s going to happen in grains

> Drought in the western states

> July 12 crop production report in spring wheat

> Line speeds in pork plants

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