Soybeans Falter to Weakness on Wednesday - April 24, 2024

Soybeans faded the earlier morning strength, as contracts were mixed but well off the highs. Futures closed with contracts anywhere from down 1 ½

Hogs Close Mostly Lower, USDA Shows Slight Build to Pork Stocks - April 24, 2024

Lean hogs closed the midweek session with contracts a dime to $1.22 lower, as August was the lone exception, up a nickel. USDA’s National Average

Cotton Posts Midweek Losses - April 24, 2024

Cotton futures were down anywhere from 39 to 187 points on Wednesday. The outside market influences put pressure on the market, with crude oil down

Cattle Back to Retreat Mode on H5N1 Virus News - April 24, 2024

Live cattle ended the day with weakness, as contracts were down $1.20 to $2.12 on Wednesday. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange auction saw no

Wheat Extending Bull Run - April 24, 2024

The wheat complex is continuing to lead the grains bull charge this week. Kansas City futures were up 10 ¾ to 16 ¾ cents on the session. Chicago

Corn Closes Red Following Drop to Ethanol Production - April 24, 2024

Corn futures extended the front month losses into the close, as contracts through Dec were down 2 to 5 ¼ cents. For 2025 contracts and beyond,

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