Markets were mixed in very light volume throughout most of the night session, but the tone gradually changed for several reasons. General Comments Markets were mixed in very light volume throughout most of the night session, but the tone gradually changed to higher and then sharply higher prices. There were three primary reasons for the attitude shift today:
The Ukrainian situation looks worse than ever. The U.S. weather pattern doesn't look good for a more rapid planting pace. There are signs that China might be back in the business of buying soybeans.
Funds were moderate buyers of wheat, corn and soybeans.Commodity markets weren't receiving much help from other markets. U.S. financial markets were sharply lower. Most of the mark...
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...
