Insights and Stories on Exports

U.S. livestock: Cattle turn lower as China allows some Russian beef imports

May. 30, 2024 at 5:33 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures turned lower for a second trading session on Thursday, even as the tight U.S. cattle supply and strength in the beef cutout values offered support, analysts said.

U.S. grains: Wheat loses steam after rally as traders eye Russian weather

May. 29, 2024 at 5:07 pm CDT

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle lower on technical trading, JBS-China export news

May. 29, 2024 at 4:58 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

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U.S. grains: Wheat hits 10-month high on reduced Russian crop outlook

May. 28, 2024 at 4:49 pm CDT

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn higher on packer buying expectations

May. 28, 2024 at 4:46 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle mixed, feeder cattle lower ahead of holiday weekend

May. 24, 2024 at 5:05 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended mixed on Friday, amid growing uncertainty over packer interest after the U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat rises 7 per cent this week on Russia crop worries

May. 24, 2024 at 5:01 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed nearly flat on Friday but rose seven per cent for the week as concerns grew over crop losses in Russia and other exporting countries.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Wheat ends up on Black Sea crop worries, but rally seen losing steam

May. 23, 2024 at 5:54 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures extended gains on Thursday after reaching a 10-month peak a day earlier, as lingering dryness and worries over the Black Sea crop continued to underpin the market.

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs hit three-month low on weaker cash prices

May. 23, 2024 at 5:52 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures slumped to a February low on Thursday under pressure from solid U.S. production and weaker cash prices, traders said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue to rally, lean hogs weaken

May. 22, 2024 at 4:50 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures rallied on Wednesday amid expectations of strength in the cash markets, while lean hog futures faced continued pressure from data showing that U.S. packers are processing a glut of pork, analysts said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters