Markets Today
Grains continue to trade sideways looking for a catalyst to push the funds out of their short positions. Pro Farmer Editor Brian Grete says the April WASDE could provide the next piece of fresh market moving news.
Grain markets lean higher early Monday with wheat seeing a rally which is helping corn and soybeans. Kent Beadle with Paradigm Futures says live cattle are finding some support with hogs lower on profit taking.
Grains were mixed Friday, but cattle futures tanked again on HPAI fears and Tommy Grisafi, Advance Trading, says to expect more of the same next week.
Tommy Grisafi, Advance Trading, says grains trade quiet and rangebound ahead of planting season, with one eye on weather. Cattle saw huge market losses for the week, and he thinks that volatility may continue.
Jeff Hoogendoorn, Professional Ag Marketing, says corn may trade range bound until more is known about the weather for the 2024 planting season, but with only 90 million acres planted it will be sensitive to any issues.
Grains lean higher except soybeans with an up day in cattle and hogs. Jeff Hoogendoorn, Professional Ag Marketing, has analysis.
Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle try to bounce early but rallies are hard to sustain as new HPAI headlines circulate. Hogs consolidate, while grains chop looking for direction.
AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing, says grains saw more than corrective buying Wednesday and how long will cattle trade HPAI?
Grains stage a short covering rally but what were the fundamental factors that also drove buying? Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing, says cattle and milk markets continue to see pressure from HPAI news.
Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures says grains are mixed early with wheat adding weather premium and corn trying to follow. Soybeans lower with meal. Funds back selling cattle on HPAI news, with hogs up.