The Final Bell

Today's FED talk is generating significant interest as it may impact economic conditions affecting agriculture. The size of this year’s crops is a major concern, with weather conditions being closely monitored for any potential impact on yields. Additionally, China's decision to buy beans from Brazil is adding another layer of complexity to the market dynamics, influencing global supply and demand...

Now might not be the ideal time to maximize farm profits, given the current market conditions. The upcoming FED meeting tomorrow is adding uncertainty, along with ongoing weather concerns that could impact crop yields. Farmers are also eagerly awaiting the August 12th crop report for further insights. Meanwhile, the cattle market continues to experience roller coaster-like fluctuations, making it...

Soybean prices are showing a slight improvement compared to Friday, while corn prices have risen. Weather models continue to play a crucial role in market fluctuations, adding uncertainty to the forecast. Political developments are also influencing market conditions. Despite the positive trend in corn, cattle prices have struggled, facing downward pressure. Additionally, the upcoming FED meeting i...

Early short covering did little to support grain prices, as shifting weather models introduced new uncertainties. Stock movement has reverted back to trade, complicating the market outlook. The risk for old crop corn remains high, driven by fluctuating conditions and market dynamics. Meanwhile, feeder cattle prices are influenced by corn movement, creating a complex interplay between these two key...

The midday GFS forecast indicates hot and dry conditions, which could impact both global and U.S. agricultural supplies. Export sales are currently lagging, raising concerns about market performance. The importance of currency fluctuations in the global market is becoming increasingly evident. Meanwhile, the cattle market is experiencing a strong day, though the latest On Feed numbers may reveal s...

The latest crop ratings are in, providing crucial data as we approach the USDA's August estimate. Speculation about potential production reductions is growing, especially as warmer weather patterns set in. Meanwhile, the Black Sea region is closely monitored due to its weather conditions impacting global markets. In the bean market, a potential window of opportunity might be emerging. However, cha...

The corn and soybean markets today appear cautiously optimistic. The crop progress report yesterday did not bring any major surprises, but it underscored ongoing concerns about crop conditions. As we move into next week, crop conditions are likely to depend heavily on weather forecasts, which are currently mixed with some regions expecting beneficial rains while others may continue to experience d...

 Commercial selling happening on the cattle  Could we see a turnaround Tuesday?  Thoughts on hogs going higher  Grains saw funds hitting the exit door

 Computer issues overnight  Dramatic change in election outcomes  Crop conditions  Weather  Drop in the cattle market

 Disappointing cattle trade  Cattle hit sell signals  Cattle inventory for July not happening  Stdy cash going into COF report  Hogs technically looking better  Grains is a tough one to call  Market gets itself there in ahead of time  Low 4’s now what on corn

 Is this a turnaround in the grains  Friday’s report was a miss…where do we go from here  China building up commodity stocks  Black sea region weather  U.S. weather damage  Nice strength in the cash market

*Why has the corn and soybean markets been so volatile the last few weeks? *When will the funds stop their selling of corn and soybeans? *What is the next piece of information that could cause the markets to adjust? *What is the best way to determine possible low prices in the corn and soybean markets? *What do you see as some of the possible low prices for December corn futures? *How can a person...

 Ugly day in the markets  Assentation attempt  Need to focus on macros in the trade  This trade is NOT about the Friday report  Stock market trade action  Managing Risk

 Bought the Russia story on a Thursday & sold it Friday  WASDE Report breakdown  Nice to get a bullish, somewhat friendly report to deal with  Raw number looks friendly but stocks to use?  Feed number revision

 Beans turn around  CONAB  Break in the dollar  Pre-report jitters?  IS there a 2014 repeat?  Light volume trade for cattle

 Grains under pressure  China buys beans  Drop in the cattle

 Soybeans lower once again  How are the grains behaving?  Crazy cattle market

Grains under pressure Turnaround post-holiday Noncommercial traders Cattle under pressure

7/5/24  JOBS Number  How weak is the economy?  What are the FEDs next steps?  How will the dollar movement effect future export opportunities?  New weekly highs for the soft red wheat  Short covering and the trade  Buenos Aries Grain Exchange and harvest estimates  Weather maybe warmer & dryer  Cash cattle making some trade options

7/3/24  Market lacks direction with holiday  Chinese buying & bean rumors  Soy oil market why is it blowing up?  Mexico and corn  Rumors on Russia & export restrictions  Good technical action week for cattle

7/2/24  Last weeks report still weighing in  Holiday this week  Where do the funds want to take all this info?  Do we have a lot undersold?  Grain holding up in the bins  Strong feeder market

7/1/24  ’25 acres  Second half of the year what are seasonals  How low or high could we go  Cattle market struggles  Overall feed costs

6/28/24 1. How did the planted acreage report look? 2. What did the state level numbers look like for corn and soybeans? 3. What do you think we will see for changes going forward? 4. How did the quarterly stocks report look? 5. What did the state level quarterly stocks look like? 6. Now that the reports are out of the way, what do you think the market focuses on going forward. 7. What should be d...

6/27/24  Negotiated price on cattle came higher  New all time high in the cattle  Flooding, crop reports  Weather in general  Northen hemisphere drought

6/26/24  Not that markets do not care-looking at the big picture nationally  Crushing facilities at the ports in China  Cattle go higher with no news