Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures fell again Thursday, the fourth consecutive step back after reaching a high not seen since early March. “The rally last week was […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures ease, demand picture foggy
Hogs up on firmer cash, pork prices
U.S. grains: China tensions cap soybeans’ gains
Corn prices up slightly on trade optimism; wheat falls back slightly
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures climbed on Thursday, boosted by demand from China, although escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington capped gains. Corn edged higher as optimism over […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Live cattle continue lower on unclear outlook
'Hard hill to climb' expected for lean hogs
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures closed lower on Wednesday as uncertainty about demand lingers, while dry conditions in the U.S. West have analysts worried about an influx […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans gain ground on Chinese buying
Wheat rebounds after technical correction
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn and soybeans futures climbed on Wednesday as news of Chinese purchases offset strong yield prospects after recent rain across the U.S. Midwest offered relief […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Live cattle pull back on demand uncertainty
CME lean hogs strengthen
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures closed lower on Tuesday for a second consecutive session after key contracts reached more-than-four-month highs last week as processors continued to cut […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans trim back on improved crop conditions
Wheat gains on weaker U.S. currency
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures fell on Tuesday, despite renewed exports to China, after the U.S. Agriculture Department issued better-than-expected weekly crop ratings. Corn also eased on better-than-expected […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn weakens on rain across Midwest
Soybeans gain for fifth session, wheat futures tumble
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn futures dropped on Monday, as rainfall strengthened crop conditions during a crucial stage in development. Soybean futures gained for a fifth consecutive session on […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Live cattle backslide amid cautious slaughter improvements
Lean hogs down on supply backlog
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures closed lower on Monday, pulling back after a rally last week on signs that meatpackers may be working through backlogs of market-ready […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn pauses after fund buying spree, watches weather
Soybeans touch new three-month top, wheat eases after rally
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn futures trimmed from a near 3-1/2 month high on Thursday, following strong gains after the U.S. government reported farmers had planted fewer than expect […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn continues upward on USDA acreage data, weather worries
Wheat, soy also firm on lower-than-expected USDA acreage; traders eye forecasts for warm, dry Midwest weather
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures extended a rally on Wednesday to their highest in more than three months after a steeper-than-expected reduction to the U.S. government’s 2020 corn […] Read more