Markets were steady to a bit lower for most of the Sunday evening session. They then started a rally with this morning's opening that was sustained throughout the day because of several reasons. General Comments Markets were steady to a bit lower for most of the Sunday evening session. They then started a rally with this morning's opening that was sustained throughout the day. It was difficult to attribute this action any one factor, but below are some of the issues that brought us a firmer market:
The word "inflation" was creeping into the general market talk. Crude oil was up, and the U.S. dollar was sharply higher. Financial markets finished the day strong. It is dry across Russia and Ukraine as the winter wheat planting season i...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
