As of 8:05 (CT) Friday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

USDA announced sales of 106,000 mt (3.9 mb) of 2023-2024 soybeans also to China.

USDA announced sales of 100,000 mt (3.9 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to unknown destinations 130,000 mt (4.8 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans also to unknown destinations

I have a couple media appearances today. First, I'll be on WIBW Radio's Ag Issues program at 6:00 (CT) to talk about the latest in market developments. Then it's Wednesday, so I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:45 (CT). Possible topics? [...]

USDA announced sales of 130,000 mt (5.1 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to unknown destinations.

You Tuesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV talking markets at 8:15 (CT). Possible Topics: Turnaround Tuesday activity in a number of markets The South American story The Lunar New Year holiday Boxed Beef boxed out Long-term trends moving back into [...]

I will be joining my friend Mike Pearson on the Agriculture of America radio talk show at 9:05 (CT) today. Topics: Overnight selling in grain and oilseeds. Interesting numbers in last Friday's CFTC CoT report Cattle on Feed: As expected [...]

USDA announced sales of 192,000 mt (7.1 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations. This was likely part of last Friday's move by the March-May soybean spread to close at an inverse of 4.75 cents, a gain if 1.5 cents [...]

Let's take a quick trip of checking the traps Sunday night, ahead of an actual 5-day trading week. Financials The US dollar index is slightly weaker while the euro is showing modest strength. US stock index futures are slightly lower [...]

I made it back from Sioux Falls, South Dakota today and generally speaking Mother Nature showed her gentler side for a trip north in late January. A bit of housekeeping as I get things cranked up again: Thank you to [...]

I will be out of the office until Sunday afternoon. You will still be able to reach me by phone and/or text. Unfortunately this means I won't be doing Afternoon Commentary, written or audio, today or covering the January 1 [...]

USDA announced sales of 220,000 mt (8.1 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations. As indicated by overnight soybean spread activity once again.

USDA announced sales of 195,000 mt (7.7 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Mexico.

As of 8:05 (CT) Wednesday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Wednesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:45 (CT) talking markets. Possible Topics Include: The resurgent corn market Continued commercial buying in soybeans Wheat still in dormancy Boxed Beef: Recreating the scene from Rocky Lean Hogs: Something wild this [...]

Live Cattle: Down $0.40 to $0.50 The cash index settled at $156 last week, well below February futures close Friday of $157.725 Indicating basis had weakened. Boxed beef was lower for the week as well Choice lost $6.37 Select was [...]

Likely done last week when we saw futures spreads explode to the upside: USDA announced sales of 119,000 mt (4.4 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations 150,000 mt (5.9 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Colombia

Your Tuesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:15 (CT) talking markets. Possible Topics: The grain and oilseed sector under pressure to start another holiday-shortened week. What the latest CFTC Commitments of Traders report showed us. Where to next for [...]

The markets are getting going again Monday evening and for some it's the first trades of the week. Financials The US dollar index closed higher Monday, completing the bullish spike reversal on its daily chart I talked about in the [...]

I will be joining my friend Mike Pearson on the Agriculture of America Talk Show at 9:15 (CT) Monday morning. With most markets closed we will be talking about how I assess markets, why I don't pay much attention to [...]

Good morning everyone. As I mentioned last Friday, US markets are mostly closed today. There are a few trading, though: The US dollar index is showing a small gain of 0.06 after rallying as much as 0.37 overnight. I'll be [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Friday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

As of 8:05 (CT) Thursday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

As expected by either Tuesday's close or late overnight activity. USDA announced a sale of 124,000 mt (4.6 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations.

A couple opportunities to hear my thoughts on markets Wednesday morning. First, I'll be making my regular appearance on RFD-TV at 8:45 (CT). Second, I'll be visiting with my friend Mike Pearson on Agriculture of America Talk at 9:00 (CT). [...]

March corn dipped below last Thursday's low of $6.4850 by a single tick early Tuesday morning, opening the door to a few possibilities: Based on the Horseshoe Proximity we could still call this a double-bottom A stricter technical reading tells [...]

Recall from Monday's Afternoon Commentary - Soybeans: "March finished 4.0 cents lower, gaining 1.0 cent on May and 2.0 cents on July in the process." Tuesday: USDA announced a sale of 174,181 mt (6.4 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to Mexico.

Your Tuesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:15 (CT) Tuesday morning talking markets. Possible Topics, based on well-known Movies: The Quietness of King Corn (The Madness of King George, 1994) The Beans from Brazil (The Boys from Brazil, 1978) [...]

Live Cattle: Up $0.20 to $0.40 Last Friday's basis was weak with February futures closing at $156.775 and the cash index settling at $155.00. Technically, live cattle futures look to have some downside ahead. Noncommercial traders increased their net-long futures [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

We are back into a 5-day per week rotation, at least for one week. Here's what things look like as we get this week rolling: Financials: The US dollar index is under light pressure early, posting an early loss of [...]

USDA announced sales of 112,000 mt (4.4 mb) of corn to Mexico 89,600 mt (3.5 mb) is for 2022-2023 22,400 mt (0.9 mb) for 2023-2024 132,000 mt (4.9 mb) of soybeans to unknown destinations for 2022-2023 All fit with what [...]

Good morning everyone. Before I get going on today's Morning Commentary, I want to repost the opening Summary from Afternoon Commentary on January 6, 2021. It's hard to believe it has been two years. I'll likely have more to say [...]

I find it interesting the Dec23 corn contract hit a low of $5.90 early Thursday morning. First, there is of course corn's characteristic Round Number Reliance. Second, the move took out the previous 4-week low of $5.9050 Third, the long-term [...]

I will be on AgWeb/Farm Journal YouTube at 10:30 (CT), talking markets with my friend Michelle Rook. Possible topics include: The continued new-year slide in corn and soybeans Wheat harvests around the world Wacky days out in the Barn (livestock [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Thursday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

As discussed in Morning Commentary: USDA announced a sale of 124,000 mt (4.6 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations.

Your Wednesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV talking markets at 8:45 (CT). Possible Topics: Corn basis takes a hit to start the new year Beans and Bean Meal = Argentina SRW Wheat and the World The unstoppable Boxed Beef market [...]

Outside Markets: US stock indexes are starting the new year in the green, though there is a lot of time until the last half-hour of the session. Corn traded both sides of unchanged to start the day before holding in [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Tuesday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Tuesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:15 (CT), talking markets. Given ag markets were closed for holiday overnight, perhaps we'll talk about what I see in my cracked crystal ball. Long-term trends in corn, soybeans, and wheat The [...]

USDA announced a sale of 186,000 mt (6.8 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations.

As of 8:05 (CT) Thursday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

As of 8:05 (CT) Wednesday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

A couple of media opportunities Wednesday morning. First, I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:45 (CT) talking markets. Possible topics? A bit of corn basis weakness heading toward 2023 (seasonal) Commercial soybean buying overnight? The incredible boxed beef market Second, I'll [...]

USDA announced a sale of 117,500 mt (7.0 mb) of corn to Japan. Of this, 7,500 mt are for 2022-2023 with 170,000 mt (6.7 mb) for 2023-2024.

Your Tuesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV talking markets at 8:15 (CT). At least I think I will. We'll see if the holiday has changed the schedule. Given it is pre-market open, some possible topics: Last Friday's CFTC CoT report [...]

USDA announced sales of: 124,000 mt (4.6 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations 150,000 mt (5.9 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Mexico

I mentioned in Wednesday's Chart of the Day how March S&P 500 futures (ESH3) were in the early stages of a new 5-wave short-term uptrend. Given the reversal was of the bullish spike variety, a Wave 2 selloff could retrace [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Thursday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

From a technical point of view it has been a busy day. Again, this could be due to Wednesday being the first day of the new positioning week for noncommercial traders. February live cattle posted a high of $157.325, taking [...]

March corn extended Wave 3 of its short-term 5-wave uptrend to an early high of $6.62. This took out the Wave 1 peak of $6.60 from December 13. Next upside target area is between $6.64 and $6.73. Those following Theoretical [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Wednesday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Wednesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:45 (CT) talking markets. Possible Topics: Honestly, it will be difficult to come up with something to talk about. But there is always the Three Kings of Commodities Corn Crude Oil Gold [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Tuesday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Tuesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:15 (CT) talking markets. Possible topics: It's cold. I know it's December, but it is still cold King Corn resting quietly Spread activity in soybeans Noncommercial activity in Chicago wheat Boxed-in Live [...]

Outside markets likely won't provide much guidance for the Barn early Monday with US stock indexes lower Live Cattle: Up $0.30 The boxed beef market was insane last week, finishing Friday with strong gains. Choice was up $8.53 at $262.83 [...]

USDA announced sales of: 132,000 mt (4.9 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations 141,000 mt (5.6 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Mexico

I will be discussing markets with my friend Mike Pearson the Agriculture of America talk show at 9:00 (CT). Possible topics: Strong corn basis Possible soybean export sales The CFTC CoT and Chicago wheat Seasonally bullish diesel fuel Cattle and [...]

As I was working on Weekly Analysis, again friend tipped me off to the rally occurring in the soybean market. We've now seen the January issue erase 14.0 cents of its overnight loss of 19.25 cents with trade volume climbing [...]

Most market sectors are relatively quiet to start the week, with energies the exception (as usual). I was half joking this afternoon when I mentioned on social media it will be interesting to see how soybean meal trades following Argentina [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Friday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

USDA announced a sale of 101,600 mt (4.0 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Mexico.

As of 8:10 (CT) Wednesday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Wednesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV talking about markets at 8:45 (CT). Possible Topics: What the Fed might say later today King Corn and the Knights of the Round Number Sleepy time for soybeans SRW short covering wraps up [...]

USDA came in with a late announcement of 140,000 mt (5.1 mb) of soybeans to unknown destinations. The official announcement said this was for the 2023-2024 marketing year, but I think that will be revised to 2022-2023.

Your Tuesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:15 (CT) talking markets. Possible topics today? What lies ahead for crude oil? Corn's short-term turnaround The mystery of the live cattle market Volatility Squeals (as in Lean Hogs) Other I hope [...]

The livestock sector opened this week in the red, not a huge surprise given what we saw in the markets late last week. Live Cattle: Down $0.10 to $0.20 Cash was down $2 to $3 dollars in the south, depending [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

I didn't see a lot of market making news over the weekend meaning it could her difficult for some markets to break out of the seasonal siesta in which they find themselves (e.g. corn). That being said, there has been [...]

I was interested in what USDA's latest WASDE guess was on soybean production in Brazil and Argentina. Again, it's nothing more than a guess. Brazil: 2021-2022 = 127.0 mmt 2022-2023 (Nov) = 152.0 mmt 2022-2023 (Dec) = 152.0 mmt Argentina [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Friday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

I will be doing a couple of media appearances Friday morning. I'll be the guest on WIBW Radio (Topeka, KS) Ag Issues program at 6:00 (CT) I'm joining my friend Michelle Rook on Markets Now at 8:30 (CT) As always, [...]

This is not a surprise given overnight market action the last couple days. USDA announced export sales of 2022-2023 soybeans: 118,000 mt (4.3 mb) to China 718,000 mt (26.4 mb) to unknown destinations

As of 8:05 (CT) Wednesday, there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Wednesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:45 (CT) talking markets. Today's Topics: Continued commercial buying in the oilseed complex Bean oil's overreaction Global energy markets Natural gas rockets higher overnight Boxed beef continues to fall Still an economic [...]

USDA announced export sales of 264,000 mt (9.7 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to China and 240,000 mt (8.8 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations. Monday USDA announced late export sales of 130,000 mt (4.8 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to [...]

Your Tuesday reminder I will be on RFD-TV at 8:15 (CT) talking markets. Possible Topics: The meltdown in boxed beef The Bearishness that is Chicago Wheat Energy sector takes center stage this week Is cash corn a buy? The supernova [...]

The livestock sector started the week in the red, with spillover pressure from lower US stock indexes and higher grains possible. Live Cattle: Down about $0.10 Cash cattle were reported at $155 in the south last Friday Boxed beef was [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

I will be talking markets on the Agriculture of America talk show at 9:00 (CT) Monday morning. Possible topics include: Global Crude Oil markets The other Kings of Commodities (Corn and Gold) Latest CFTC numbers for SRW Wheat and maybe, [...]

It was another busy weekend for market news. Domestically, a former US president called for the termination of the US Constitution. I wish I was kidding. I'll be talking more about this in my next Weekly Column. OPEC+ kept its [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Friday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

The US dollar index took out its previous 4-month low of 104.64 overnight. As you know, this is a key momentum reversal pattern I look for with this one confirming the greenback's major (long-term) trend has turned down. I'll be [...]

USDA announced export sales of 114,300 mt (4.5 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Mexico.

USDA announced export sales of 136,000 mt (5.0 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to China.

Your Wednesday reminder I will be on RFD-TV at 8:45. As always, there is plenty to talk about. The end of another month is upon us. OPEC canceling its meeting, though I need to find out more about this. Continued [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Tuesday reminder I will be on RFD-TV at 8:15 (CT) talking markets. A lot to talk about again including: Noncommercial long liquidation in grains and oilseeds Yet basis continues to strengthen in corn and soybeans Lackluster livestock markets US [...]

The soybean market stands out to me at midday as the January issue has rallied 33.0 cents off its overnight low. A look at spread activity shows commercial traders are interested buyers, hinting at more export sales announcements over the [...]

I have a couple of media opportunities that have come up this morning. I will be talking with Michelle Rook on Markets Now at 8:40 (CT) and my good friend Mike Pearson on Agriculture of America at 9:00 (CT) A [...]

USDA announced export sales of 110,000 mt (4.0 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to unknown destinations.

We have officially entered the holiday season between the extended US Thanksgiving Holiday week and New Year. This time of year has a few seasonal characteristics, most notably lower trade volume and what is called a Santa Claus rally in [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Tuesday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

A quick look at outside markets early Monday morning shows us: The US dollar index is stronger US stock indexes are mostly lower and corn is down about 5.0 cents while soybean meal is up $0.70 Out in the Barn [...]

I will be on the Agriculture of America talk show this morning at 9:05 (CT). A lot to talk about, as always, with my good friend Mike Pearson.

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

A quick scan of market news doesn't show me much Sunday evening. While this isn't to say major news won't develop, it seems all anyone wants to talk about is Thanksgiving 2022 inflation. Your's truly will be doing the same [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Friday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

As of 8:05 (CT) Thursday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

USDA announced export sales of: 150,000 mt (5.5 mb) of 2022-2023 hard red spring wheat to Iraq 1,866,900 mt (73.5 mb) of corn to Mexico 1,242,060 mt (48.9 mb) for 2022-2023 624,840 mt (24.6 mb) is for 2023-2024

Your Wednesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV talking markets at 8:45 (CT). Today's topics could include: Missile Markets Corn and Soybean basis continues to rocket higher Boxed Beef has been shot down The US dollar index free falling out of [...]

USDA announced export sales: 230,185 mt (9.1 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Mexico 261,272 mt (9.6 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to Mexico

Your Tuesday Reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:15 (CT) talking markets. A few big questions this morning: How can both the US dollar index and wheat move lower at the same time? How can corn go down when it [...]

Outside Markets The US dollar index has strengthened by as much as 0.86 early, not a surprise given how hard it was hit last week. US stock indexes are lower. I talked about Dec S&P 500 futures rolling over into [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

A scan of market-related headlines for the weekend shows me a number of reruns: FTX bankruptcy, the fallout and subsequent ripple effects are still unknown. Though it is humorous that some of the “famous” investor pitchmen on financial television who [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Friday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

 USDA announced export sales of 209,931 mt (8.3 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Mexico.

As expected: USDA announced export sales of 2022-2023 soybeans 264,000 mt (9.7 mb) to China 198,000 mt (7.3 mb) to unknown destinations

Your Wednesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV talking markets at 8:45 (CT). I have to admit, I'm not looking forward to today's topics: Post election markets Pre report markets We'll see what happens though. I hope you will join us.

USDA announced export sales of: 338,600 mt (13.3 mb) of 2022-2023 corn to Mexico 144,000 mt (5.3 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to Mexico 138,700 mt (5.1 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to China 132,000 mt (4.9 mb) of 2022-2023 soybeans to [...]

Your Tuesday reminder I will be on RFD-TV this morning at 8:15 (CT). Topics? I will need a stiff drink to get through some of these possibilities: Tuesday's US mid-term elections Wednesday's USDA Supply and Demand nonsense What I'd rather [...]

I am back in the office and putting together Afternoon Commentary. Again, thank you for your patience.

I will be out of the office until this afternoon. Thank you for your patience. If you have any issues, please call Ben at 402-618-1180.

The livestock sector is off to a mixed start this week with both cattle markets mostly lower while lean hogs are higher on the open. Outside markets have US stock indexes in the green (supportive for live cattle), corn in [...]

I will be joining my friend Mike Pearson on this morning's edition of Agriculture of America at 9:05 (CT). Mike sent me a list of topics that included much of what I talked about in my latest Column. I hope [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

A scroll through the news doesn't show me much happening this weekend, with most of the attention on Hollywood celebrities changing their Twitter names to "Elon Musk" in an ongoing battle over blue check marks. So yes, it was a [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Friday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

I will be joining my friend Michelle Rook for AgWeb's Market Now opening markets segment this morning at 8:30 (CT). I will repost a link as soon as one becomes available. Topics will be much the same as the rest [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Thursday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

As of 8:05 (CT) Wednesday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

I will be on RFD-TV this morning at 8:45. As always there is a lot to talk about. The Black Sea corridor reopening for grain shipments. Wednesday's expected US FOMC interest rate hike. All this happening on a Wednesday, the [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Tuesday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Good morning everyone. I will be On Air a couple times today: First, I'm the guest on WIBW Radio (Topeka, KS) Ag Issues program at 6:00 (CT). You can listen live online. Second, it's a Tuesday, so I'll be on [...]

It didn't take as long as I thought. DN

I will be out of the office for the next couple hours. I'll talk to you again soon. Darin

Live Cattle: Down $0.20 to $0.30 The cash market closed strong last week, with reports out of the south at $150. Boxed beef had a big week as well with choice coming in at $263.26 and select $234.49, the latter [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

There were three big stories that could possibly move markets over the weekend: There are differing reports coming out of Ukraine, with initial headlines saying Russia was closing the grain shipment corridor out of Ukrainian Black Sea ports. Later stories [...]

USDA announced 2022-2023 soybean sales of 126,000 mt (4.6 mb) to China and 198,000 mt (7.3 mb) to Spain. Fits with the activity we've seen in the January futures contract the last few nights.

As of 8:05 (CT) Thursday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

As of 8:05 (CT) Wednesday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Wednesday reminder I'll be on RFD-TV at 8:45 talking markets. Possible topics include: Big picture items like the potential for a changing flow of global investment money What the explosion in boxed beef markets is telling us about the [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Tuesday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Live Cattle: Near unchanged Futures spreads firmed last week, some by an impressive amount, though the commercial outlook remains mostly bearish. Cash cattle jumped last week with trade in the south reportedly at $148, up $3 to $4. October closing [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

It is hard to believe a month has gone by already since the internet rumor of a military coup in China had President Xi under house arrest. Fast forward to this weekend and the real news is of the same [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Friday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

USDA announced 2022-2023 soybean sales of 201,000 mt (7.4 mb) to China and 132,000 mt (4.9 mb) to unknown destinations.

As of 8:05 (CT) Wednesday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Your Wednesday reminder I will be on RFD-TV talking markets at 8:45 (CT). Possible topics: More discussions about basis, possibly soybeans this time around. Follow-up to Tuesday's discussion of corn basis, more tales of desperation. Stock Markets The Benjamin Franklin [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Tuesday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Good morning everyone. You will have a couple chances to catch me On Air today. First, I will be making my regular 8:15 (CT) appearance on RFD-TV. As always there should be a lot to talk about. Second, I will [...]

The livestock sector is mostly higher to start the day, though trade volume is generally light. Live Cattle: Up $0.50 to $0.70 Cash cattle was reported at about $145 with the usual chatter of packers needing to push price to [...]

As of 8:05 (CT) Monday there were no new export sales or cancellations announcements on the USDA/FAS website.

Good evening everyone. I'm not seeing much in the way of news Sunday evening, with most of the chatter having to do with Chinese President Xi's speech at the opening ceremony of the Communist Party National Congress. What he said [...]

USDA announced sales of: 2022-2023 soybeans 392,000 mt (14.4 mb) to China 198,000 mt (7.3 mb) to unknown destinations 2022-2023 soybean cake and meal 230,000 mt to the Philippines.