Futures Market Overview

Of the most interest is that we are currently producing more beef than last year with fewer cattle.  Of everything you can mention that has created this, you are correct.  It's taken everything possible...

The wheat complex quickly faded from the early double digit gains as losses were reported across the three exchanges on Wednesday. Chicago contracts posted losses of 6 ¾ to 11 cents across the board....

Soybeans slipped into the close, as contracts settled with losses of a penny to 4 ¾ cents after NOPA reported an ugly April crush number. Soymeal futures were down $1.60 to $2.70/ton at the close. Soy...

Live cattle posted Wednesday strength of 7 to 40 cents across the board, following more boxed beef strength. Cash action has been quiet this week. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange saw no sales...

Lean hogs settled the Wednesday session on a mixed note, as front months were down 5 to 82 cents, with the other 24 contracts steady to 27 cents higher. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price...

The cotton market posted strength across most contracts on Wednesday, with futures up 8 to 78 points across most contracts. The outside market factors were helpful, with crude oil up 79 cents and the US...

Corn futures faded the early gains on Wednesday, with contracts closing anywhere from 2 1/4 to 5 cents lower. Weather through the weekend shows much of the WCB drier, with portions of the Southern ECB...

Grains Break Hard Off the Highs- Livestock Mixed