Opinion
Analysis and insights from experts across the agriculture industry.
Cattle futures were lower in the back half of last week’s trade but still posted an impressive month. What will the month of June hold for cattle and hog futures?
Grain markets saw a rough end to the month of May which has spilled into some weakness to start a new week and a new month of trade. Is the top in or will the markets be able to stabilize?
Jon Scheve explains why there could actually be fewer than normal prevent plant acres this year.
Grain markets have been softer for much of the week but have found their footing in the overnight and early morning trade. Will the strength hold into the weekend?
Cattle futures were strong to start the week as fundamentals remain firm ahead of a seasonally strong time of year, driven by firm demand.
Grain futures prices slide lower in the early morning trade. Is a “seasonal top” coming in early this year?
Cattle futures and lean hogs were lower at the end of last week, but will seasonal strength invite buyers back into the market?
Grain markets gap higher in the overnight trade but sizzle in early morning Session.
Jon Scheve discusses if the current wheat / corn spread means a corn rally will happen soon. He also shows historical trends that suggest now may be a good time to sell some corn.
The longer we wait for Golden Rice the more children will die—not because of a natural disaster that nobody can control, but because judges who don’t understand farming or science have condemned them to this fate.
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Grains were mixed in today’s trade with corn and wheat higher while soybeans were lower. Where does that put us ahead of the long weekend
Grains are trading higher in the early morning trade with corn and beans making new highs for the week. Will we see a bigger rally into the long weekend?
Live cattle have been moooooving higher over the last week. What’s behind the rally?
Grains have been mixed in the overnight trade as seasonal volatility continues to be on the rise. Here are a few things to keep in mind
Yesterday’s Crop Progress report showed planting in the U.S. ahead of analyst expectations which pressure prices in the overnight trade. Will support hold?
U.S. farmers, especially in specialty crop and livestock operations, continue to struggle to find enough workers. As of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 15 percent fewer farms reported using hired labor compared to 2017.
Cattle futures prices have largely been consolidating over the last month but appear to be on the verge of a technical breakout ahead of what is viewed as a seasonally friendly time of year.
Grain futures have been firm in the overnight and early morning trade, but we saw that overnight strength fizzle into regular trading hours last week. Will the early morning rally be able to hold?
Jon Scheve discusses how he made an additional 70 cents this year using his on farm storage.
Farmers in Africa have lived with bees since the dawn of time. Those who learn how to handle them safely can enjoy amazing success with these insects and their colonies. Bees and people thrive together.
Many crops will see a higher reference price in 2025 but not all.
The Senate Farm Bill proposed by Senator Stabenow (D-MI) seems to have a provision that will not work the way they intend.
Live cattle and feeder cattle futures prices have been firming up through this week’s trade as we inch towards what has historically been a friendly time of year for the markets.
Corn futures have been under pressure for the last three sessions after failing against resistance to start the week. Will support hold into the weekend or will the selling persist?
Livestock futures gain ground in Tuesday’s trade, will they see follow through today?
Grain markets were under pressure in Tuesday’s trade but are firming in the early morning trade, will it last?
Livestock futures had a rough start to the week, more pressure to come?