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Meat Institute report analyzes the state of beef cattle markets and points out current pricing myths.

Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: grain markets capped off October with solid momentum on the month’s final trading session, led by a standout performance in soybeans. The soy complex drove the day’s gains as all major grains extended their monthly advances. Meanwhile, the livestock sector told a different story — cattle futures ended the week on uneven footing as traders navigated mounting headline risks and market uncertainty.

Price action and outlook for soybeans.

Details are minimal so it’s not clear how there will be enough staff to provide the Milk Production, Crop Production, Cattle on Feed and WASDE reports with many still furloughed.

Agronomy-based recommendations build trust and strengthen relationships with farmer-members.

Strong production numbers and government policies support the thesis of higher costs for longer.

After an ugly pullback in the cattle market futures are trying to recover according to Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek as cash strength is returning in the feeder cattle market.

Mark Schultz with Northstar Commodity says in response to the China deal the soybean market pushed into new highs for the move with January finally closing above the $11 mark.

The announcement Beijing is buying soybeans marks a crucial step toward achieving some market stability for U.S. growers in the near term and hope for the future. USDA’s Vaden says the purchase ‘represents a floor and not a ceiling,’ while ag economists offer a mix of optimism and caution.

After testing thousands of varieties and a decade of trials, a new variety of winter wheat is on its way. Next season, in 2026, South Dakota producers will be able to plant SD Vivan – made with strong resistance to the state’s agronomic challenges.