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Major disruptions to shipping through the Panama and Suez canals, occurring for very different reasons, are contributing to the recent spike in ocean freight rates.

Sarah Beth Aubrey shares why instead of promoting their environmental efforts, some companies opt for a quieter approach, potentially saying nothing at all.

Grains extend gains after reversals, with strong exports & China soybean sales. Kevin Duling, KD Investors, says he can’t confirm a low yet. Cattle consolidate ahead of COF, while crude oil sees profit taking as well.

Climate FieldView announces new capabilities in FieldView Plus for 2024, including more personalized features available through the new FieldView Premium subscription tier, improvements to FieldView’s in-cab experience.

Cattle 2-sided after chart breakout, awaiting cash and the COF. Hogs continue to correct. Grains extending gains after reversals and with better export news. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.

Despite nearly 24 inches of snow, below-zero temperatures and raging winds that some people are affectionately calling “Death Storm #2,” Illinois livestock producers are finding ways to overcome the horrific conditions.

Dan Basse: “Importantly, managed money is sitting on their largest net short CBOT grain position in four years.”

Naomi Blohm: “The U.S. soybean story remains quite friendly to start 2024 with historically small ending stocks and strong crush demand.”

Chip Nellinger says, “Producers should be prepared to be more aggressive than years past in protecting downside price risk.”

Peter Meyer says, “Both the corn and soybean markets will need to take their lead from changes in both global and domestic demand given the production shortfall stories have become stale.”