Insights and Stories of Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Live cattle dip in nearby contract; US beef plants reopen

Jan. 10, 2024 at 5:45 pm CST

Live cattle futures eased slightly in the front-month contract on Wednesday as U.S. slaughtering began to recover from disruptions due to extreme winter weather earlier this week.

U.S. grains: Soybean and corn futures rebound from multiyear lows

Jan. 9, 2024 at 5:16 pm CST

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Cars driving on a highway are stuck in traffic because of a snow storm.

Tyson Foods, Cargill idle Kansas beef plants due to snowstorm

Jan. 9, 2024 at 5:07 pm CST

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle retreat from one-month high, traders eye US weather

Jan. 8, 2024 at 6:49 pm CST

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Corn ZCH24 on Jan. 8, with Bollinger bands.

U.S. grains: Corn, soy hit multi-year lows as oil sinks, rains aid Brazil crops

Jan. 8, 2024 at 3:46 pm CST

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U.S. livestock: Hogs extend gains after rally, end up 3 per cent for the week

Jan. 5, 2024 at 4:40 pm CST

Technical buying and short covering boosted lean hog futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Friday, traders said, extending gains a session after the market climbed by its daily maximum.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soy sags for third week on Brazil rains; corn hits contract low

Jan. 5, 2024 at 4:03 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures crumbled to their lowest prices since June on Friday and declined for a third consecutive week as much-needed rains hit dry growing areas in Brazil.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Improved Brazilian crop weather knocks down CBOT soybeans

Jan. 4, 2024 at 4:23 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures extended recent losses on Thursday as the market remained under pressure from rains in dry areas of Brazil and expectations for more beneficial showers.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs finish weaker, set another contract low

Jan. 3, 2024 at 5:16 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures set contract lows for a second consecutive session on Wednesday under pressure from ample supplies.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soy futures recover from June low as rains benefit Brazil crops

Jan. 3, 2024 at 4:49 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended firmer on Wednesday, as the market recovered after favorable rains in Brazilian crop areas sent the market to its lowest levels since June.

By Reuters Tom Polansek